Susan Masters
@susanmasters.bsky.social
Regional Director RCN South West |Retired Chief Nurse NHS |
Former National Chief Nurse/Director Nursing Policy and Public Affairs RCN | Queens Nurse | Director of HQIP | FNF scholar Alumni | EGA alumni. #NurseSky🦋
Former National Chief Nurse/Director Nursing Policy and Public Affairs RCN | Queens Nurse | Director of HQIP | FNF scholar Alumni | EGA alumni. #NurseSky🦋
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Our updated Nursing Workforce Standards are designed to empower you to tackle the challenges you face in providing safe and effective care.
Explore how you can use them to advocate for yourself, your team, and your patients. ➡️ buff.ly/JZskAgW
Explore how you can use them to advocate for yourself, your team, and your patients. ➡️ buff.ly/JZskAgW
May 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our updated Nursing Workforce Standards are designed to empower you to tackle the challenges you face in providing safe and effective care.
Explore how you can use them to advocate for yourself, your team, and your patients. ➡️ buff.ly/JZskAgW
Explore how you can use them to advocate for yourself, your team, and your patients. ➡️ buff.ly/JZskAgW
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3.6% - is it enough?
Get ready to have your say.
Our consultations on the latest pay award for nursing staff on Agenda for Change working in the NHS in England and Wales open on 9 June.
Check your details are up to date ✅ bit.ly/43QFvwL
Get ready to have your say.
Our consultations on the latest pay award for nursing staff on Agenda for Change working in the NHS in England and Wales open on 9 June.
Check your details are up to date ✅ bit.ly/43QFvwL
May 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
3.6% - is it enough?
Get ready to have your say.
Our consultations on the latest pay award for nursing staff on Agenda for Change working in the NHS in England and Wales open on 9 June.
Check your details are up to date ✅ bit.ly/43QFvwL
Get ready to have your say.
Our consultations on the latest pay award for nursing staff on Agenda for Change working in the NHS in England and Wales open on 9 June.
Check your details are up to date ✅ bit.ly/43QFvwL
Congratulations to Matthew Stewart, who has just received an Award of Merit at RCN Congress, Liverpool. I’m delighted for Matthew. His work has, and is, making a real difference and we are very proud of him. This award is absolutely deserved, and we are delighted he has been recognised in this way.
May 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Congratulations to Matthew Stewart, who has just received an Award of Merit at RCN Congress, Liverpool. I’m delighted for Matthew. His work has, and is, making a real difference and we are very proud of him. This award is absolutely deserved, and we are delighted he has been recognised in this way.
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Great to be back at Congress here in wonderful Liverpool - I remember my first Congress here as a student, lovely to come as a fully fledged nurse with a great career 7/8 yrs later - #RCN25 @rcn.org.uk
May 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Great to be back at Congress here in wonderful Liverpool - I remember my first Congress here as a student, lovely to come as a fully fledged nurse with a great career 7/8 yrs later - #RCN25 @rcn.org.uk
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Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary & Chief Executive, is delivering her keynote address to thousands of members at #RCN25 today. She will tell our internationally educated members what the RCN is demanding the UK government do to properly value their contribution to health and care services.
![A quote card from Nicola Ranger: Thank you for bringing your skills to this country. I’m telling [the UK government]: Give people the security, respect and stability they need. Stop the game playing.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:s544ou3ci3yxvmoxo3ltlzfb/bafkreib27uk2kqau2abs5egw543zq6znk5dd3ogcg5w6vkanj63q443rby@jpeg)
May 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary & Chief Executive, is delivering her keynote address to thousands of members at #RCN25 today. She will tell our internationally educated members what the RCN is demanding the UK government do to properly value their contribution to health and care services.
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Nursing staff make the best moments of someone’s life possible, and the worst moments bearable.
Join us in celebrating nursing staff everywhere – watch and share our film, and tell us why you agree nursing is worth fighting for.
#InternationalNursesDay
#NursesDay
rcn.org.uk/nursesday
Join us in celebrating nursing staff everywhere – watch and share our film, and tell us why you agree nursing is worth fighting for.
#InternationalNursesDay
#NursesDay
rcn.org.uk/nursesday
International Nurses' Day 2025
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May 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Nursing staff make the best moments of someone’s life possible, and the worst moments bearable.
Join us in celebrating nursing staff everywhere – watch and share our film, and tell us why you agree nursing is worth fighting for.
#InternationalNursesDay
#NursesDay
rcn.org.uk/nursesday
Join us in celebrating nursing staff everywhere – watch and share our film, and tell us why you agree nursing is worth fighting for.
#InternationalNursesDay
#NursesDay
rcn.org.uk/nursesday
On International Nurses’ Day, we take the time to celebrate the incredible achievements of nursing. Nurses strength and dedication do not go unnoticed or unappreciated. We see you and we are grateful for you.
www.rcn.org.uk/nursesday
#InternationalNursesDay
www.rcn.org.uk/nursesday
#InternationalNursesDay
Nurses' Day 2025 | Royal College of Nursing
On International Nurses’ Day 2025, join us to celebrate the incredible skill, dedication and impact of nursing.
www.rcn.org.uk
May 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
On International Nurses’ Day, we take the time to celebrate the incredible achievements of nursing. Nurses strength and dedication do not go unnoticed or unappreciated. We see you and we are grateful for you.
www.rcn.org.uk/nursesday
#InternationalNursesDay
www.rcn.org.uk/nursesday
#InternationalNursesDay
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Earlier this week, the government made amendments to the employment rights bill, following RCN lobbying, that will help pave the way to ensuring the nursing profession is properly valued.
Find out what the bill says and how we're influencing it in our updated explainer. ⬇️
Find out what the bill says and how we're influencing it in our updated explainer. ⬇️
Employment Rights Bill: what does it mean for nursing staff? | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN is pushing the UK government to improve the working rights of its members and to protect those rights in law
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March 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Earlier this week, the government made amendments to the employment rights bill, following RCN lobbying, that will help pave the way to ensuring the nursing profession is properly valued.
Find out what the bill says and how we're influencing it in our updated explainer. ⬇️
Find out what the bill says and how we're influencing it in our updated explainer. ⬇️
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"The number of women in our profession is a huge strength."
This #InternationalWomensDay, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the outstanding contribution that women have made - and continue to make - to nursing and health care.
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This #InternationalWomensDay, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the outstanding contribution that women have made - and continue to make - to nursing and health care.
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/s9yNlZb
March 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
"The number of women in our profession is a huge strength."
This #InternationalWomensDay, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the outstanding contribution that women have made - and continue to make - to nursing and health care.
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/s9yNlZb
This #InternationalWomensDay, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the outstanding contribution that women have made - and continue to make - to nursing and health care.
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/s9yNlZb
Let’s Celebrate #internationalwomensday. Together let’s #AccelerateAction for gender equality #IWD25 #womeninscience #stem #forallwomenandgirls #mentorship
March 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Let’s Celebrate #internationalwomensday. Together let’s #AccelerateAction for gender equality #IWD25 #womeninscience #stem #forallwomenandgirls #mentorship
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Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay
We are 134 years! from achieving equity. In many places around the globe, we are moving backward!
#AccelerateAction starts with believing in every girl from the earliest years!
#IWD25
#KeepMarching
#thisgirlcanusehervoice
#thisgirlcanchangetheworld
We are 134 years! from achieving equity. In many places around the globe, we are moving backward!
#AccelerateAction starts with believing in every girl from the earliest years!
#IWD25
#KeepMarching
#thisgirlcanusehervoice
#thisgirlcanchangetheworld
March 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay
We are 134 years! from achieving equity. In many places around the globe, we are moving backward!
#AccelerateAction starts with believing in every girl from the earliest years!
#IWD25
#KeepMarching
#thisgirlcanusehervoice
#thisgirlcanchangetheworld
We are 134 years! from achieving equity. In many places around the globe, we are moving backward!
#AccelerateAction starts with believing in every girl from the earliest years!
#IWD25
#KeepMarching
#thisgirlcanusehervoice
#thisgirlcanchangetheworld
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Baroness Anne Marie Rafferty made her maiden speech in the House of Lords yesterday, as part of the International Women’s Day debate. She focused on challenges facing nursing - but also mentioned her love of #HistNursing.
You can watch here here - 14:28-14:35
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
You can watch here here - 14:28-14:35
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
House of Lords
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March 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The South West RCN team were delighted to welcome our new President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social to meet nursing teams in various settings in Somerset .
February 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The South West RCN team were delighted to welcome our new President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social to meet nursing teams in various settings in Somerset .
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1/2 Don't forget to secure your free place at The Value of Nursing in the Digital Age lecture, funded by the RCN Foundation and hosted by the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence, RCN Research Forum and Clinical Research Nurses sub-committee.
February 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM
1/2 Don't forget to secure your free place at The Value of Nursing in the Digital Age lecture, funded by the RCN Foundation and hosted by the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence, RCN Research Forum and Clinical Research Nurses sub-committee.
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1/2 Attention nurses, student nurses, and nursing associates!
You're invited to the Care Show London - a two-day conference and exhibition event offering invaluable knowledge-sharing, networking and inspiring opportunities for those working in the adult social care sector.
You're invited to the Care Show London - a two-day conference and exhibition event offering invaluable knowledge-sharing, networking and inspiring opportunities for those working in the adult social care sector.
February 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
1/2 Attention nurses, student nurses, and nursing associates!
You're invited to the Care Show London - a two-day conference and exhibition event offering invaluable knowledge-sharing, networking and inspiring opportunities for those working in the adult social care sector.
You're invited to the Care Show London - a two-day conference and exhibition event offering invaluable knowledge-sharing, networking and inspiring opportunities for those working in the adult social care sector.
Thankyou to all the nursing teams who spent time with our Chief exec describing their lived experience of providing care in so many varied settings
A whirlwind visit to Devon last week by Nicola Ranger, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, who met teams across South Devon in a range of settings. Nicola said she was struck by the commitment of members to advocate for their service users and is committed to the RCN supporting them.
February 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Thankyou to all the nursing teams who spent time with our Chief exec describing their lived experience of providing care in so many varied settings
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It was a big day last week presenting my Ten Minute Rule Bill to #ProtectNurse. 💙
I was shocked that anyone can call themselves a nurse! So, my Bill would prevent misuse of the title - enhancing patient safety & ensuring respect for registered nurses.
ICYMI, my recap ⏪📽️
I was shocked that anyone can call themselves a nurse! So, my Bill would prevent misuse of the title - enhancing patient safety & ensuring respect for registered nurses.
ICYMI, my recap ⏪📽️
February 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It was a big day last week presenting my Ten Minute Rule Bill to #ProtectNurse. 💙
I was shocked that anyone can call themselves a nurse! So, my Bill would prevent misuse of the title - enhancing patient safety & ensuring respect for registered nurses.
ICYMI, my recap ⏪📽️
I was shocked that anyone can call themselves a nurse! So, my Bill would prevent misuse of the title - enhancing patient safety & ensuring respect for registered nurses.
ICYMI, my recap ⏪📽️
Nominations have opened for the South West seat on the RCN Nursing Support Workers' Committee. You have until 17 February to put in a nomination. Why not put yourself forward to represent you and your peers at national level? Find out more here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
Current RCN elections and appointments | Royal College of Nursing
Find out about the current opportunities to get involved with RCN committees or boards.
www.rcn.org.uk
February 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Nominations have opened for the South West seat on the RCN Nursing Support Workers' Committee. You have until 17 February to put in a nomination. Why not put yourself forward to represent you and your peers at national level? Find out more here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
My heart goes out to family and friends, so very sad to hear of the death of this nurse in Plymouth .
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Tributes to ‘beautiful’ nurse lecturer killed in Plymouth street attack
Claire Butler, a senior university lecturer on nursing, was found dying from injuries in the Plymouth street colse to her new apartment
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January 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
My heart goes out to family and friends, so very sad to hear of the death of this nurse in Plymouth .
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Last week RCN South West member, Matthew Stewart, spoke to ITV Westcountry about 'corridor care'. Matthew has been involved in the College's work to challenge the practice of providing care in inappropriate paces since bringing it to Congress 23 www.itv.com/news/westcou...
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January 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Last week RCN South West member, Matthew Stewart, spoke to ITV Westcountry about 'corridor care'. Matthew has been involved in the College's work to challenge the practice of providing care in inappropriate paces since bringing it to Congress 23 www.itv.com/news/westcou...
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Patients being treated in corridors is widespread, but it must not be normalised.
If you're having to deliver care in inappropriate settings, raising a concern with your employer will help protect you and your patients.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4jfYJSj
If you're having to deliver care in inappropriate settings, raising a concern with your employer will help protect you and your patients.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4jfYJSj
January 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Patients being treated in corridors is widespread, but it must not be normalised.
If you're having to deliver care in inappropriate settings, raising a concern with your employer will help protect you and your patients.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4jfYJSj
If you're having to deliver care in inappropriate settings, raising a concern with your employer will help protect you and your patients.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4jfYJSj
Our IHSC Lead Sarah Winfield-Davies looks back on a busy year in the region www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Review of 2024 | Blog | Royal College of Nursing
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December 18, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Our IHSC Lead Sarah Winfield-Davies looks back on a busy year in the region www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This time can be really hard for many for a host of reasons so, whether you celebrate or not, as you navigate winter pressures, family commitments, caring responsibilities and everything else, I hope you are able to tap into at least a bit of peace and joy 🎄
December 17, 2024 at 3:43 PM
This time can be really hard for many for a host of reasons so, whether you celebrate or not, as you navigate winter pressures, family commitments, caring responsibilities and everything else, I hope you are able to tap into at least a bit of peace and joy 🎄
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Join us this evening at 6pm. There's still time to sign-up @thercn.bsky.social members and none members welcome #RCNNRN #NurseSky
The RCN Newly-Registered Network are excited to invite you to our webinar on 11th Dec 'Leading Your 1st Shift in Charge' www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... We'll be joined by early career nurses speaking on their experiences, the leadership and management forum and the Leadership Academy
December 11, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Join us this evening at 6pm. There's still time to sign-up @thercn.bsky.social members and none members welcome #RCNNRN #NurseSky
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‘A call for nursing voices in shaping the 10-year plan’
Lucy Gillespie, from Skills for Care, encourages nursing colleagues to get their voice heard and take part in a major consultation on government health and social care policy. #nurse #socialcare #workforce
www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...
Lucy Gillespie, from Skills for Care, encourages nursing colleagues to get their voice heard and take part in a major consultation on government health and social care policy. #nurse #socialcare #workforce
www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...
‘A call for nursing voices in shaping the 10-year plan’
Last month, I took part in a panel discussion during the 2024 Nursing Times Workforce Summit in ...
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December 11, 2024 at 4:41 PM
‘A call for nursing voices in shaping the 10-year plan’
Lucy Gillespie, from Skills for Care, encourages nursing colleagues to get their voice heard and take part in a major consultation on government health and social care policy. #nurse #socialcare #workforce
www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...
Lucy Gillespie, from Skills for Care, encourages nursing colleagues to get their voice heard and take part in a major consultation on government health and social care policy. #nurse #socialcare #workforce
www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...