Katrina Cooper
@katrinacooper.bsky.social
RCN Organiser
Proud Children's Nurse and nurse activist
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Proud Children's Nurse and nurse activist
AuADHD
She/Her
Personal views
Today at Belfast Castle, I joined Rep, Janine for the Belfast Trust's final welcome event of the year. It was a joy to chat with student members who are now stepping into their first posts, and to connect with our wider membership✨
#Union #Nursing #HCA #BelfastCastle
#Solidarity #belfasttrust
#Union #Nursing #HCA #BelfastCastle
#Solidarity #belfasttrust
December 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Today at Belfast Castle, I joined Rep, Janine for the Belfast Trust's final welcome event of the year. It was a joy to chat with student members who are now stepping into their first posts, and to connect with our wider membership✨
#Union #Nursing #HCA #BelfastCastle
#Solidarity #belfasttrust
#Union #Nursing #HCA #BelfastCastle
#Solidarity #belfasttrust
It’s been a busy week. We celebrated Support Workers Day in the Downe and on Tuesday, I joined the Health&Wellbeing Day at City Hospital.
#SupportWorkersDay #HealthAndWellbeing #UnionStrong #NursingAdvocacy #TogetherWeRise
#SupportWorkersDay #HealthAndWellbeing #UnionStrong #NursingAdvocacy #TogetherWeRise
November 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
It’s been a busy week. We celebrated Support Workers Day in the Downe and on Tuesday, I joined the Health&Wellbeing Day at City Hospital.
#SupportWorkersDay #HealthAndWellbeing #UnionStrong #NursingAdvocacy #TogetherWeRise
#SupportWorkersDay #HealthAndWellbeing #UnionStrong #NursingAdvocacy #TogetherWeRise
Back from our team away days in Liverpool 💚
We explored story of self and story of us and it was powerful,honest,and uplifting.Everyone joined in and we left feeling more connected and inspired.
#StoryOfUs #TeamAwayDays #LiverpoolMoments #StrongerTogether #Connected #Inspired #Team #RCN #Organising
We explored story of self and story of us and it was powerful,honest,and uplifting.Everyone joined in and we left feeling more connected and inspired.
#StoryOfUs #TeamAwayDays #LiverpoolMoments #StrongerTogether #Connected #Inspired #Team #RCN #Organising
November 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Back from our team away days in Liverpool 💚
We explored story of self and story of us and it was powerful,honest,and uplifting.Everyone joined in and we left feeling more connected and inspired.
#StoryOfUs #TeamAwayDays #LiverpoolMoments #StrongerTogether #Connected #Inspired #Team #RCN #Organising
We explored story of self and story of us and it was powerful,honest,and uplifting.Everyone joined in and we left feeling more connected and inspired.
#StoryOfUs #TeamAwayDays #LiverpoolMoments #StrongerTogether #Connected #Inspired #Team #RCN #Organising
November 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Reposted by Katrina Cooper
#histnursing #histmed s’endort history of health care online talks - open to anyone .
🎨 How did colour and creativity transform hospitals? Delve into the sensory history of healthcare with experts Victoria Bates and Victoria Tischler at our online talk on 19 November.
🕠 5.30 - 7pm
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qfnEc6
Image: Mary Barnes: At the Well, oil on board, c/o Falkland Estate.
🕠 5.30 - 7pm
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qfnEc6
Image: Mary Barnes: At the Well, oil on board, c/o Falkland Estate.
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#histnursing #histmed s’endort history of health care online talks - open to anyone .
🌟Happy Saturday🌟
Workplace Teams has officially kicked off! Training is underway and it’s been great connecting with the members taking part. Excited to see how this journey unfolds together.
#rcn #union #nursing #organising
Workplace Teams has officially kicked off! Training is underway and it’s been great connecting with the members taking part. Excited to see how this journey unfolds together.
#rcn #union #nursing #organising
November 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🌟Happy Saturday🌟
Workplace Teams has officially kicked off! Training is underway and it’s been great connecting with the members taking part. Excited to see how this journey unfolds together.
#rcn #union #nursing #organising
Workplace Teams has officially kicked off! Training is underway and it’s been great connecting with the members taking part. Excited to see how this journey unfolds together.
#rcn #union #nursing #organising
Had a great time at the Belfast Trust induction day yesterday with rep,Amanda,chatting with newly qualified nurses, catching up with members, and signing up fresh faces to the union.Good luck to everyone starting off in their career and new new roles💙#RCN #Nursing #HCA@rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Had a great time at the Belfast Trust induction day yesterday with rep,Amanda,chatting with newly qualified nurses, catching up with members, and signing up fresh faces to the union.Good luck to everyone starting off in their career and new new roles💙#RCN #Nursing #HCA@rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social
RCN Foundation 15x15 Challenge✨
Big thanks to everyone who came to my coffee morning. Together we raised £205.
In true Northern Irish style, we enjoyed fifteens as part of the 15x15 challenge and they went down a treat🧁
Grateful for your generosity and support. @rcnfoundation.bsky.social
Big thanks to everyone who came to my coffee morning. Together we raised £205.
In true Northern Irish style, we enjoyed fifteens as part of the 15x15 challenge and they went down a treat🧁
Grateful for your generosity and support. @rcnfoundation.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
RCN Foundation 15x15 Challenge✨
Big thanks to everyone who came to my coffee morning. Together we raised £205.
In true Northern Irish style, we enjoyed fifteens as part of the 15x15 challenge and they went down a treat🧁
Grateful for your generosity and support. @rcnfoundation.bsky.social
Big thanks to everyone who came to my coffee morning. Together we raised £205.
In true Northern Irish style, we enjoyed fifteens as part of the 15x15 challenge and they went down a treat🧁
Grateful for your generosity and support. @rcnfoundation.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at two RCN AGMs last week discussing activism in nursing. Loved the energy, great member engagement, and real hope for the future of organising. Thanks to everyone who came along✊
#NursingActivism #UnionStrong #RCN
#NursingActivism #UnionStrong #RCN
October 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at two RCN AGMs last week discussing activism in nursing. Loved the energy, great member engagement, and real hope for the future of organising. Thanks to everyone who came along✊
#NursingActivism #UnionStrong #RCN
#NursingActivism #UnionStrong #RCN
Lidia and Emma Jane welcomed Steph, Head of organising to Craigavon this week. She enjoyed meeting members and seeing the rep's at work. #union #reps #nursing #rcn @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcnactivism.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Lidia and Emma Jane welcomed Steph, Head of organising to Craigavon this week. She enjoyed meeting members and seeing the rep's at work. #union #reps #nursing #rcn @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcnactivism.bsky.social
On Monday we welcomed Safiah one of our new activist engagement officers to the Belfast office. She started her visit off with a ward walk hosted by our RVH rep Janine—connecting with members, and hearing local concerns. @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcnactivism.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On Monday we welcomed Safiah one of our new activist engagement officers to the Belfast office. She started her visit off with a ward walk hosted by our RVH rep Janine—connecting with members, and hearing local concerns. @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcnactivism.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It's Belle's favourite month when we do our Walk 100km with your dog in October for the Samaritans
If anyone can spare some pennies. I would be very grateful 💚
fundraise.samaritans.ie/s/1127/1132
#samaritans #worldmentalhealthday
If anyone can spare some pennies. I would be very grateful 💚
fundraise.samaritans.ie/s/1127/1132
#samaritans #worldmentalhealthday
October 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's Belle's favourite month when we do our Walk 100km with your dog in October for the Samaritans
If anyone can spare some pennies. I would be very grateful 💚
fundraise.samaritans.ie/s/1127/1132
#samaritans #worldmentalhealthday
If anyone can spare some pennies. I would be very grateful 💚
fundraise.samaritans.ie/s/1127/1132
#samaritans #worldmentalhealthday
Today is World Mental Health day and we're reminding everyone to check in and catch up with someone you care about.A simple conversation with a friend, family member,colleague or neighbour can have a positive impact on their mental health.
💚Samaritans
☎️ 116 123
✉️ jo@samaritans.org
#mentalhealth
💚Samaritans
☎️ 116 123
✉️ jo@samaritans.org
#mentalhealth
October 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today is World Mental Health day and we're reminding everyone to check in and catch up with someone you care about.A simple conversation with a friend, family member,colleague or neighbour can have a positive impact on their mental health.
💚Samaritans
☎️ 116 123
✉️ jo@samaritans.org
#mentalhealth
💚Samaritans
☎️ 116 123
✉️ jo@samaritans.org
#mentalhealth
RCN Director, Rita Devlin said earlier
“It is nothing short of shameful that it is our own Northern Ireland politicians who are forcing nursing staff in Northern Ireland back onto the picket lines in order to get the pay award that has been recommended, and which they all agreed should be paid.”
“It is nothing short of shameful that it is our own Northern Ireland politicians who are forcing nursing staff in Northern Ireland back onto the picket lines in order to get the pay award that has been recommended, and which they all agreed should be paid.”
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October 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
RCN Director, Rita Devlin said earlier
“It is nothing short of shameful that it is our own Northern Ireland politicians who are forcing nursing staff in Northern Ireland back onto the picket lines in order to get the pay award that has been recommended, and which they all agreed should be paid.”
“It is nothing short of shameful that it is our own Northern Ireland politicians who are forcing nursing staff in Northern Ireland back onto the picket lines in order to get the pay award that has been recommended, and which they all agreed should be paid.”
Today I had the pleasure of attending the Belfast Trust Welcome Event at Belfast Castle alongside RCN rep, Janine.
It was great chatting with the newly qualified nurses as they embark on their first posts. Wishing you all every success as you begin your nursing careers. #RCN #BelfastTrust #Nursing
It was great chatting with the newly qualified nurses as they embark on their first posts. Wishing you all every success as you begin your nursing careers. #RCN #BelfastTrust #Nursing
October 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Today I had the pleasure of attending the Belfast Trust Welcome Event at Belfast Castle alongside RCN rep, Janine.
It was great chatting with the newly qualified nurses as they embark on their first posts. Wishing you all every success as you begin your nursing careers. #RCN #BelfastTrust #Nursing
It was great chatting with the newly qualified nurses as they embark on their first posts. Wishing you all every success as you begin your nursing careers. #RCN #BelfastTrust #Nursing
In 1951, trade unions bought Wortley Hall to create a space for education, rest, and collective strength. I was lucky enough to be there last week for training—amazing sessions, rich history, and a real sense of history in every room. #union
#learning #UnionTraining
#learning #UnionTraining
October 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
In 1951, trade unions bought Wortley Hall to create a space for education, rest, and collective strength. I was lucky enough to be there last week for training—amazing sessions, rich history, and a real sense of history in every room. #union
#learning #UnionTraining
#learning #UnionTraining
Attended the RCN NI History of Nursing Network on Friday evening for a commemorative event to honour the thousands of nurses from across Ireland who made a profound contribution to WW2 which marked the 80th anniversary of the war’s end. #rcn #history #historyofnursing #ww2history
September 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Attended the RCN NI History of Nursing Network on Friday evening for a commemorative event to honour the thousands of nurses from across Ireland who made a profound contribution to WW2 which marked the 80th anniversary of the war’s end. #rcn #history #historyofnursing #ww2history
Reposted by Katrina Cooper
The RCN South Western Branch AGM will take place on Monday 29 September from 7pm to 8pm on MS Teams. If you attend one branch meeting a year, make sure it's the AGM! Register now to support your local branch: https://bit.ly/4nfsq7I
September 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The RCN South Western Branch AGM will take place on Monday 29 September from 7pm to 8pm on MS Teams. If you attend one branch meeting a year, make sure it's the AGM! Register now to support your local branch: https://bit.ly/4nfsq7I
Started my TU course with an inspiring session, learning about the fierce voices who shaped early struggles for justice and equality, reminding me just how far women have come, and how much further we can go.Grateful to be learning,reflecting,and building solidarity. #Union #RadicalWomen #Solidarity
September 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Started my TU course with an inspiring session, learning about the fierce voices who shaped early struggles for justice and equality, reminding me just how far women have come, and how much further we can go.Grateful to be learning,reflecting,and building solidarity. #Union #RadicalWomen #Solidarity
Attended a Team Day with my institute colleagues.
Loved the sessions, learned loads, and left feeling inspired by the ideas and people around me. Looking forward to putting it all into practice and collaborating with brilliant minds across the RCN. #ProfessionalGrowth #Collaboration #union #rcn
Loved the sessions, learned loads, and left feeling inspired by the ideas and people around me. Looking forward to putting it all into practice and collaborating with brilliant minds across the RCN. #ProfessionalGrowth #Collaboration #union #rcn
September 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Attended a Team Day with my institute colleagues.
Loved the sessions, learned loads, and left feeling inspired by the ideas and people around me. Looking forward to putting it all into practice and collaborating with brilliant minds across the RCN. #ProfessionalGrowth #Collaboration #union #rcn
Loved the sessions, learned loads, and left feeling inspired by the ideas and people around me. Looking forward to putting it all into practice and collaborating with brilliant minds across the RCN. #ProfessionalGrowth #Collaboration #union #rcn
📝 Reminder
RCN Southern branch AGM is tomorrow.
Sign up and join the meeting to make a difference in shaping your local branch activities
#rcn #nursesvoice #agm
RCN Southern branch AGM is tomorrow.
Sign up and join the meeting to make a difference in shaping your local branch activities
#rcn #nursesvoice #agm
September 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
📝 Reminder
RCN Southern branch AGM is tomorrow.
Sign up and join the meeting to make a difference in shaping your local branch activities
#rcn #nursesvoice #agm
RCN Southern branch AGM is tomorrow.
Sign up and join the meeting to make a difference in shaping your local branch activities
#rcn #nursesvoice #agm