ii On Sociology & Becoming a Nurse

Two final observations re.

Maclean, Una. (1974) Nursing in contemporary society. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul.
https://wellcomecollection.org/works/qhqc24fv

Firstly, there is a question for new student nurses:

'In the case of nursing, the Royal College of Nursing laid down the course of training and the final tests whilst the General Nursing Council held the solemn register to which aspiring professionals were ultimately to be admitted, and  the aim of these two powerful proponents of the nurse's unique role was to limit he epithet 'nurse' to those who had successfully navigated the straight and narrow path to registration.' p.67.

Q. Above, Maclean refers to a solemn register. What do you believe may have shaped the author's writing at that time in 1974? Is the nurse register, towards which you now aspire still 'solemn'? 2000 words.

There has been much debate of late regards the title 'Nurse'. 'Doctor' also.

Secondly, Maclean was prescient in acknowledging the 'Patient's right to information'. pp.119-120.

National Survey of the Mental Health Nurses aims to understand reasons behind record vacancies

Researchers from the University of Southampton working with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) are launching a national survey of the mental health nursing workforce.

Led by Professor Jane Ball (Professor of nursing workforce policy), it is the first to explore the work lives and wellbeing of registered nurses providing mental healthcare in the UK.

More details: 

https://www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/post/national-survey-of-the-mental-health-nurses-aims-to-understand-reasons-behind-record-vacancies

The survey is open to nurses on the NMC register providing mental healthcare to any patient group, in any setting, and for any health and social care provider. It is completely anonymous and will take 15-20mins to complete. https://tinyurl.com/MHNurses

 

RCN survey on NMC fee increase: what do you think?

FROM the RCN:

BREAKING: The RCN has today launched a new survey to find out what YOU think about the proposal by the NMC to increase your annual registration fee from £76 to £120.

We oppose the move strongly, but we need to know what you think too. You answers will help shape our official response to their consultation so it's vital that you have your say.

Complete the survey now, it takes two minutes. (Alex)

http://frontlinefirst.rcn.org.uk/page/s/NMCsurvey

My comment:
No doubt like a huge majority of the population I have personal reasons for total disbelief, disrespect in the banking - finance sector. This is in addition to the bailouts that we are ALL still paying for and it isn't over yet of course.

This NMC fee increase makes me very angry too. If you're a UK nurse you should be incensed.

As the public sector cuts continue with worse to follow apparently the pressures on nurses will increase. As a result resources will be further pinched, with short-cuts in care mistakes will inevitably follow. So the increase in costs incurred in managing disciplinary matters are bound to rise as a consequence. This is a trend that must be stopped and properly addressed now.

Now you want me to contribute to an NMC bailout?

This is no way to manage professionalism, accountability and governance. ...

I appreciate that as an organisation the NMC's hands are tied - it must seek funds to maintain its work, fulfill its role. But, please don't hold me and the UK nursing workforce hostage at the same time.

Additional link:
http://www.rcm.org.uk/midwives/news/unions-rally-against-proposed-nmc-hike/