Patricia Marquis
@pmarquisrcn.bsky.social
She/her, Mum, Traveller at heart, Director RCN England
@rcn.org.uk representing UK nurses at European Federation of Nursing Associations talking about the key issues for nursing across Europe. Lots of common issues
October 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
@rcn.org.uk representing UK nurses at European Federation of Nursing Associations talking about the key issues for nursing across Europe. Lots of common issues
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⏰ You can join our free #RCN25 webinars today and tomorrow where you can explore critical thinking, evaluation skills and more. Book your free space on the link below ⬇️
Get ready for RCN Congress 2025! 📝 #RCN25
There's still space on our webinars across March and April to help you prepare for attending our yearly flagship event. Join to develop your critical thinking, presentation and evaluation skills.
Register for your free space ➡️ buff.ly/ogBHd0c
There's still space on our webinars across March and April to help you prepare for attending our yearly flagship event. Join to develop your critical thinking, presentation and evaluation skills.
Register for your free space ➡️ buff.ly/ogBHd0c
April 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
⏰ You can join our free #RCN25 webinars today and tomorrow where you can explore critical thinking, evaluation skills and more. Book your free space on the link below ⬇️
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Lisa's story is just one of many we hear from nursing staff who have been severely impacted by long COVID.
On #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay, we reiterate our call for the government to recognise it as an occupational disease.
If need support with long COVID, visit our website: buff.ly/Z490BtH
On #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay, we reiterate our call for the government to recognise it as an occupational disease.
If need support with long COVID, visit our website: buff.ly/Z490BtH
International Long Covid Awareness Day
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March 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Lisa's story is just one of many we hear from nursing staff who have been severely impacted by long COVID.
On #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay, we reiterate our call for the government to recognise it as an occupational disease.
If need support with long COVID, visit our website: buff.ly/Z490BtH
On #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay, we reiterate our call for the government to recognise it as an occupational disease.
If need support with long COVID, visit our website: buff.ly/Z490BtH
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Powerful story from Flo Panel Coates at RCN #LongCovidAwarenessDay event. @shh-uk.bsky.social @pmarquisrcn.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Powerful story from Flo Panel Coates at RCN #LongCovidAwarenessDay event. @shh-uk.bsky.social @pmarquisrcn.bsky.social
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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 10:11 AM
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.
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Please sign 👇
With enough signatures, the petition to enable Cardiff University to keep its Nursing degree course - and avoid a huge loss to the future of nursing and the NHS - will be debated in the Senedd.
Add your signature➡️ petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24...
Add your signature➡️ petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24...
February 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Please sign 👇
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It's #HeartUnions week! 💙💚🤍
What better time than now to get active in your union?
Be the change. Come and get involved: rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
What better time than now to get active in your union?
Be the change. Come and get involved: rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
February 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
It's #HeartUnions week! 💙💚🤍
What better time than now to get active in your union?
Be the change. Come and get involved: rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
What better time than now to get active in your union?
Be the change. Come and get involved: rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved
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Meet Bejoy Sebastian, the newly elected President of the RCN.
A critical care nurse for almost 14 years in the UK, his deep-rooted, family-connected passion for the profession can be traced back to the beginnings of his career in Kerala, India.
Watch his first message 👇
A critical care nurse for almost 14 years in the UK, his deep-rooted, family-connected passion for the profession can be traced back to the beginnings of his career in Kerala, India.
Watch his first message 👇
Introducing Bejoy Sebastian, newly elected RCN President
YouTube video by RCN
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February 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Meet Bejoy Sebastian, the newly elected President of the RCN.
A critical care nurse for almost 14 years in the UK, his deep-rooted, family-connected passion for the profession can be traced back to the beginnings of his career in Kerala, India.
Watch his first message 👇
A critical care nurse for almost 14 years in the UK, his deep-rooted, family-connected passion for the profession can be traced back to the beginnings of his career in Kerala, India.
Watch his first message 👇
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Today, we are reiterating calls for urgent intervention as new findings show half of the public think government should solve the corridor crisis in NHS hospitals within a year, if it acts now.
Explore what else the poll found below, and read more in our latest member news ➡️ bit.ly/40GV1sw
Explore what else the poll found below, and read more in our latest member news ➡️ bit.ly/40GV1sw
February 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today, we are reiterating calls for urgent intervention as new findings show half of the public think government should solve the corridor crisis in NHS hospitals within a year, if it acts now.
Explore what else the poll found below, and read more in our latest member news ➡️ bit.ly/40GV1sw
Explore what else the poll found below, and read more in our latest member news ➡️ bit.ly/40GV1sw
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The number of devastating testimonies in our corridor care crisis report is astounding.
But numbers are what makes a union strong. If we come together, WE can be astounding. 💪
Want to do your bit? Become a Health and Safety rep: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
But numbers are what makes a union strong. If we come together, WE can be astounding. 💪
Want to do your bit? Become a Health and Safety rep: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
In our new report we revealed the true extent of corridor care in the NHS and the negative impact on patients and nursing staff.
Some of the nursing staff shared their experiences of the corridor care crisis in our NHS with us.
Read the full report: https://buff.ly/3C7BLfu
Some of the nursing staff shared their experiences of the corridor care crisis in our NHS with us.
Read the full report: https://buff.ly/3C7BLfu
Corridor care: two-thirds of nursing staff forced to deliver care in corridors every day
90% of nursing staff say patient safety is being compromised in new RCN report.
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January 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The number of devastating testimonies in our corridor care crisis report is astounding.
But numbers are what makes a union strong. If we come together, WE can be astounding. 💪
Want to do your bit? Become a Health and Safety rep: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
But numbers are what makes a union strong. If we come together, WE can be astounding. 💪
Want to do your bit? Become a Health and Safety rep: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved...
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In a new interview this week, Helené Donnelly speaks to Helen Hughes and Peter Duffy about her experience speaking up at Mid Staffs, ongoing barriers to staff raising concerns and the need for a holistic approach to cultural change.
Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddpj...
Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddpj...
January 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In a new interview this week, Helené Donnelly speaks to Helen Hughes and Peter Duffy about her experience speaking up at Mid Staffs, ongoing barriers to staff raising concerns and the need for a holistic approach to cultural change.
Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddpj...
Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddpj...
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#PoisonedPlanet
"As structure fires eat through the plethora of materials inside a home, they can release not just hydrogen-cyanide gas but also hydrochloric acid, dioxins, furans, aerosolized phthalates, & other gaseous contaminants, volatile organic compounds."
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
"As structure fires eat through the plethora of materials inside a home, they can release not just hydrogen-cyanide gas but also hydrochloric acid, dioxins, furans, aerosolized phthalates, & other gaseous contaminants, volatile organic compounds."
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
What Happens When a Plastic City Burns
Most modern couches are basically blocks of gasoline.
www.theatlantic.com
January 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#PoisonedPlanet
"As structure fires eat through the plethora of materials inside a home, they can release not just hydrogen-cyanide gas but also hydrochloric acid, dioxins, furans, aerosolized phthalates, & other gaseous contaminants, volatile organic compounds."
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
"As structure fires eat through the plethora of materials inside a home, they can release not just hydrogen-cyanide gas but also hydrochloric acid, dioxins, furans, aerosolized phthalates, & other gaseous contaminants, volatile organic compounds."
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
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The UK government cannot understand the impact of care in corridors on patients, families and staff if it isn't being reported.
Alongside a coalition of organisations, we’ve written to Wes Streeting MP and NHS England calling for mandatory reporting.
Read more:
Alongside a coalition of organisations, we’ve written to Wes Streeting MP and NHS England calling for mandatory reporting.
Read more:
Corridor care letter
We've written to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP, and NHS England calling for an end to treating patients in unsafe spaces. Bringing together a coalition of health care orgs we're demanding transparent reporting and an end to this unacceptable practice.
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January 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The UK government cannot understand the impact of care in corridors on patients, families and staff if it isn't being reported.
Alongside a coalition of organisations, we’ve written to Wes Streeting MP and NHS England calling for mandatory reporting.
Read more:
Alongside a coalition of organisations, we’ve written to Wes Streeting MP and NHS England calling for mandatory reporting.
Read more:
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Please sign.
Please repost.
Please repost.
It's why I'm petitioning for a ban on fossil fuel ads in the UK , to halt these companies so flagrantly greenwashing their dirty reputations for financial gain – add your name now petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship
Advertisements encourage the use of products and sponsorship promotes a positive reputation & creates a social licence of trust & acceptability. In 2003 a ban on all tobacco advertising was introduced...
petition.parliament.uk
January 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Please sign.
Please repost.
Please repost.
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Hear Ruth talk about our Nursing Workforce Standards and how the standard on leadership encouraged her to join her local medical committee and represent the voice of the general practice nursing workforce.
Learn more about our Nursing Workforce Standards ➡️ https://buff.ly/41ILwLk
Learn more about our Nursing Workforce Standards ➡️ https://buff.ly/41ILwLk
January 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Hear Ruth talk about our Nursing Workforce Standards and how the standard on leadership encouraged her to join her local medical committee and represent the voice of the general practice nursing workforce.
Learn more about our Nursing Workforce Standards ➡️ https://buff.ly/41ILwLk
Learn more about our Nursing Workforce Standards ➡️ https://buff.ly/41ILwLk
We have to get corridors back to what they are, corridors!
The @rcn.org.uk , backed by @rcem.bsky.social and others has written to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social on corridor care urging him to force the NHS to be more transparent over the numbers being treated on corridors:
January 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
We have to get corridors back to what they are, corridors!
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"What was once an extraordinary escalation measure is now commonplace across our NHS. There is no scenario in which it constitutes good or safe care" - @rcn.org.uk chief Nicola Ranger
Hospital advertises for 12hr 'corridor nurse' shifts while many across England prepare for patients to be stacked waiting for a bed www.thetimes.com/article/410d...
Hospital advertises for ‘corridor care’ nurses to ease NHS crisis
The new jobs have been labelled a ‘total acceptance of failure’ as oxygen lines are installed outside wards
www.thetimes.com
January 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
"What was once an extraordinary escalation measure is now commonplace across our NHS. There is no scenario in which it constitutes good or safe care" - @rcn.org.uk chief Nicola Ranger
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As a critical care nurse you are highly trained, so your pay should reflect your specialist skills.
Join our free online session to master the job evaluation system and explore the process of re-banding.
🗓️ January 16
🕡 6:30pm - 8pm
🔗 https://buff.ly/42aJcwO
Join our free online session to master the job evaluation system and explore the process of re-banding.
🗓️ January 16
🕡 6:30pm - 8pm
🔗 https://buff.ly/42aJcwO
January 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
As a critical care nurse you are highly trained, so your pay should reflect your specialist skills.
Join our free online session to master the job evaluation system and explore the process of re-banding.
🗓️ January 16
🕡 6:30pm - 8pm
🔗 https://buff.ly/42aJcwO
Join our free online session to master the job evaluation system and explore the process of re-banding.
🗓️ January 16
🕡 6:30pm - 8pm
🔗 https://buff.ly/42aJcwO
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Wanting to focus on building creativity and/or sustainability into your 2025 lifestyle? Join artist Lisa Gornick for this fun and easy art-based exploration of nursing and the climate crisis!
🗓️ 14 January 2025
⌚ 17:30-18:30
📌 Online
Book now: https://buff.ly/4259L6I
🗓️ 14 January 2025
⌚ 17:30-18:30
📌 Online
Book now: https://buff.ly/4259L6I
January 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Wanting to focus on building creativity and/or sustainability into your 2025 lifestyle? Join artist Lisa Gornick for this fun and easy art-based exploration of nursing and the climate crisis!
🗓️ 14 January 2025
⌚ 17:30-18:30
📌 Online
Book now: https://buff.ly/4259L6I
🗓️ 14 January 2025
⌚ 17:30-18:30
📌 Online
Book now: https://buff.ly/4259L6I
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surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/ZZLNWD/
I urge all @rcn.org.uk GPN members to take a look - have your say, show your worth, primary care is key to care processes and supporting future generations ⭐️ #RCN #nursing #GPN
I urge all @rcn.org.uk GPN members to take a look - have your say, show your worth, primary care is key to care processes and supporting future generations ⭐️ #RCN #nursing #GPN
General Practice Nursing Staff - pay survey
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
surveys.rcn.org.uk
January 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/ZZLNWD/
I urge all @rcn.org.uk GPN members to take a look - have your say, show your worth, primary care is key to care processes and supporting future generations ⭐️ #RCN #nursing #GPN
I urge all @rcn.org.uk GPN members to take a look - have your say, show your worth, primary care is key to care processes and supporting future generations ⭐️ #RCN #nursing #GPN
Great to see @rcn.org.uk General Secretary Nicola Ranger on Laura Kuenssberg this morning raising the concerns nursing has about health and social care services now
January 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Great to see @rcn.org.uk General Secretary Nicola Ranger on Laura Kuenssberg this morning raising the concerns nursing has about health and social care services now
Last day to reply 12 Jan. @rcn.org.uk
Looking for 2 experience Nurse leaders to lead our Teams in the NW and Eastern/East Mids regions. careers.rcn.org.uk/Vacancies/Va...
Regional Director | Careers at the RCN | Royal College of Nursing
Regional Director x2 Post 1 - RCN Bolton Office with hybrid working, 35 hours, permanent Post 2 - RCN Eastern and the East Midlands Nottingham or Bury St
careers.rcn.org.uk
January 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Last day to reply 12 Jan. @rcn.org.uk
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COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE - COLLAPSE
UK population ⬆️7% - 2012-24
❌GPs ⬇️ 7%
❌District nurses ⬇️42%
❌Health Visitors ⬇️30%
❌Learning Disability Nurses⬇️23%
❌School Nurses⬇️25%
❌Nursing home beds ⬇️ 12%
❌Residential Care home beds ⬇️16%
❌Social care cuts
Fund not reform!
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
UK population ⬆️7% - 2012-24
❌GPs ⬇️ 7%
❌District nurses ⬇️42%
❌Health Visitors ⬇️30%
❌Learning Disability Nurses⬇️23%
❌School Nurses⬇️25%
❌Nursing home beds ⬇️ 12%
❌Residential Care home beds ⬇️16%
❌Social care cuts
Fund not reform!
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
December 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE - COLLAPSE
UK population ⬆️7% - 2012-24
❌GPs ⬇️ 7%
❌District nurses ⬇️42%
❌Health Visitors ⬇️30%
❌Learning Disability Nurses⬇️23%
❌School Nurses⬇️25%
❌Nursing home beds ⬇️ 12%
❌Residential Care home beds ⬇️16%
❌Social care cuts
Fund not reform!
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
UK population ⬆️7% - 2012-24
❌GPs ⬇️ 7%
❌District nurses ⬇️42%
❌Health Visitors ⬇️30%
❌Learning Disability Nurses⬇️23%
❌School Nurses⬇️25%
❌Nursing home beds ⬇️ 12%
❌Residential Care home beds ⬇️16%
❌Social care cuts
Fund not reform!
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
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Wishing all of our members a Happy New Year. 🎊
Thank you for everything that you do to care for patients and their loved ones - not just over the festive period, but 365 days a year.
Thank you for everything that you do to care for patients and their loved ones - not just over the festive period, but 365 days a year.
January 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Wishing all of our members a Happy New Year. 🎊
Thank you for everything that you do to care for patients and their loved ones - not just over the festive period, but 365 days a year.
Thank you for everything that you do to care for patients and their loved ones - not just over the festive period, but 365 days a year.
Looking for 2 experience Nurse leaders to lead our Teams in the NW and Eastern/East Mids regions. careers.rcn.org.uk/Vacancies/Va...
Regional Director | Careers at the RCN | Royal College of Nursing
Regional Director x2 Post 1 - RCN Bolton Office with hybrid working, 35 hours, permanent Post 2 - RCN Eastern and the East Midlands Nottingham or Bury St
careers.rcn.org.uk
December 19, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Looking for 2 experience Nurse leaders to lead our Teams in the NW and Eastern/East Mids regions. careers.rcn.org.uk/Vacancies/Va...