Rcn South West

The South West region is suffering a staffing crisis in learning disability nursing with the region's last remaining specialist learning disability course at risk due to lack of applicants.
Watch families in Devon talk on BBC Spotlight last night about the important role their learning disability nurse has had for them .
https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/b0c…/spotligh t-evening-news-05022019
... The piece is from 13.36 – 16.45 minutes. It will only be available on the iplayer today Wednesday 6 February.
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Celebrating 100 years of learning disability nursing
The South West Learning Disability Nursing Forum in partnership with the University of the West of England and RCN South West are delighted to be holding a day of celebrations and sharing best practice in learning disability nursing across the South West.
* Expert speakers... * Breakout sessions * Suitable for nursing students, nurses, directors of nursing and influencers
Only £15 book your place here bit.ly/2HD9MqU
For more information please contact has.studydays@uwe.ac.uk
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The NMC is introducing new standards for education and training and you are invited to attend a free workshop to find out what this will mean for you.

This year's RCN survey closes at midnight on Thursday. Please help us get the best picture we can so that we can advocate on your behalf.

Come and learn about this vitally important topic. Hear from the experts how to care for and prevent foot ulcers in people with diabetes.
A member of the RCN legal team will talk about NMC Fitness to Practise hearings, accountability, delegation and record-keeping.
We will provide refreshments and CPD certificates. Registration opens at 9:00 am for a 9:30 start.
... Book online at https://www.rcn.org.uk/…/wiltshire-bran ch-study-day-on-diab… or call RCN Events registration on 029 2054 6460 and quote event number 815.
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Did you know the RCN produces an extensive range of publications? You can access and download them free from the RCN web site www.rcn.org.uk/publications
The latest published this week is 'Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff', Intercollegiate document, fourth edition,web only, RCN publication code: 007 366

On Thursday I attended my first RCN Council meeting representing the South West region and what a meeting it was...

It was an absolute privilege to join of the Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation NHS Trust cohort of Nursing Associates who celebrated joining the register today. The event successfully linked by Skype several sites across Devon to mark the qualification of the 62 Nursing Associates.
Congratulations all of you!! 🙌🥳

Newly qualified Nursing Associate Stacey McCabe was one of 62 Devon TNAs who joined the register today after the successful completion of their foundation degree. At the celebration event at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust today Stacy said:
“The last two years has been academically and emotionally challenging but it has also been rewarding and enjoyable. The group has been really supportive as have my employer and the college.”
Stacey has been successful in transferring straight into the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Plymouth. This pathway has enabled her to earn while studying; like many of her cohort, Stacey has a family to support and has juggled work placements, study and family to qualify. Congratulations Stacey and the rest of Devon’s Nursing Associates 🙌

The NMC is introducing new standards for education and training and you are invited to attend a free workshop to find out what this will mean for you.
These new standards set out the skills and knowledge that the next generation of nurses will need to deliver safe care. They will change the way that nursing students will learn while on placement.
The new changes to practice-based learning will impact all pre- and post-registration staff, including those returning to practice..., those in approved education institutions and practice placement providers.
One of the most significant changes is that mentors and sign-off mentors will be replaced by practice supervisors, practice assessors and academic assessors.
We want to ensure that all nursing staff understand the new standards, the ensuing changes to practice-based learning and what will be expected of them.
Find out more by attending one of our free workshops At this free half-day workshop you will:
- learn more about the new standards - discover more about the roles of practice supervisor, practice - assessor and academic assessor - understand the challenges and opportunities for practice-based learning.
Attending this free event will count towards your continuing professional development (CPD) for revalidation.
Registration starts at 10:00 am. The workshop runs from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Lunch will be provided from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm. This event is open to both RCN members and non-members. Book via the link provided or by claling 02920546460 and quote event number 786.
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All members working in Plymouth are welcome to this meeting and talk by Carren Dennis, Senior Mental Health Practitioner and RCN Steward. She will be talking about common mental health problems and the treatments and support services that are available for them.
Meet your local activists, network, and learn.
Please RSVP to branch chair vicky.brotherton@nhs.net but if you haven't and would like to come along you are welcome to drop in too.

All are welcome at our study day on the important topic of safe and effective staffing.
Participants will gain six hours of CPD - certificates will be provided. The event includes breakfast, lunch, tea and coffee.
To book by phone, please call the RCN Event registration team on 029 2054 6460 and quote event number 796.
... You can fill in a booking form and email it to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk or you can book online via the button on the event webpage, available via www.rcn.org.uk/bristol.
Registration starts at 9:00 am and the day will finish at 4:00 pm.
More information on the programme will follow.
RCN members attend for free; non-member can attend for a delegate fee of £20 plus VAT (£24 in total).
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Nominations for the RCNi Nurse Awards 2019 are now well under way. Let's have a South West nurse taking the Nurse of the Year crown this year.

Come and meet your local RCN branch chair Martin Tuckett, as well as other local representatives, hear about our role and tell us what you'd like from future RCN meetings here in North Devon.
There will be a talk by Jenny Stevens from the Care Home Team on Dementia Friends.
This meeting is aimed at nursing staff who work in mid or north Devon and find the Exeter branch meetings on the first Tuesday evening of each month difficult to attend.