In this chat about Nursing Pay and the coming RCN Strike, I talk to Nikki about the strike, about nursing pay issues, public support for the strike, student nurse bursaries, placements, temp / agency nurses, hiring from overseas and the impacts of Conservative Government decisions since they took office in 2010.
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About Janet Dalton - Student Nurse
We use an email from mature student nurse, Janet, as discussion points throughout out chat. Janet has views on nursing pay and conditions that speak from the frontline.
Janet regularly chats with Nikki in our Cup of Care Podcast series.
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I believe people working in healthcare should be able to choose to enjoy work. That is, choose an employer who reflects their values and provides them with a sustainable career. This leads to better patient care, higher retention rates and happier working lives in this most important employment sector.
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