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Kate Kirk PhD, RN

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Associate Director of Workforce Academy | Institute of Excellence | Royal College of Nursing | Clinical Academic | Workforce & Wellbeing | NIHR Fellow | ED Nurse

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 09/09/2026
Today, we have published a new resource that brings together current guidance, where available, on RN-to-patient ratios across a range of settings to help support members raising concerns about unsafe staffing and patient safety. Read more ⬇️ (2/2)
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Nurse-to-patient ratios are essential to safe staffing in every setting, RCN says | News | Royal College of Nursing
An RCN briefing explains why having enough registered nurses is critical to safety and wellbeing, and makes good economic sense
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Prof Jane Ball @janeeball.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The evidence is clear: safe staffing saves lives. Today we published a synthesis of current guidance. But too often guidance is ignored. That's why we are fighting for mandated minimum nurse staffing levels. Safe nurse staffing isn’t a nice to have- it’s VITAL. youtu.be/LGvzOYMP2-Y?...
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Ratios - full length | Royal College of Nursing
YouTube video by RCN
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Prof Jane Ball @janeeball.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Yes! Please do. 🥰 JOB OPPORTUNITY We need good quality researchers to make strong case that a spend on nursing is money well spent
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 22/02/2026
🔴 What exactly has the Westminster government announced for NHS nurses in England currently working at band 5? 🔴 How will it be funded? 🔴 When do the reviews begin? Read our explainer to find all the details on these new commitments to nursing.
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Band 5 NHS nursing roles review in England explained | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
This Q&A lays out what's been promised and how it could affect you
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Kate Kirk PhD, RN @dr-kate-kirk-rn.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Come and work with us at the RCN and help to demonstrate the economic value of nursing… itrent.rcn.org.uk/ce1090li_web... closing date 31st May
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Kate Kirk PhD, RN @dr-kate-kirk-rn.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Looking forward to presenting at the Safety-Net seminar tomorrow with @janeeball.bsky.social and Prof Amanda Adegboye - not too late to register: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/04/30/s...
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SafetyNet Webinar | The safety-net we forget: where is nursing in patient safety?
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | 12:30 – 1:30pm | Online (Zoom)
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Kate Kirk PhD, RN @dr-kate-kirk-rn.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Come and work with us in the Institute of Excellence - two new incredible research opportunities now live! careers.rcn.org.uk/Vacancies/Va...
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Head of Workforce Research | Careers at the RCN | Royal College of Nursing
Head of Nursing Workforce Research Workforce Academy, RCN Institute of Excellence Permanent, 35 hours per week Salary range per annum £79482 - £89238
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