IEN webinar: Organising for the profession
Forums and organising
26 Jun 2025, 18:00 - 19:00
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Organising for the profession
Are you an internationally educated nurse or nursing support worker (IENs) eager to make a real difference in the healthcare system? Join us for an exciting and empowering webinar designed specifically for IENs like YOU!
As internationally educated nurses and nursing support workers, you bring a wealth of diverse experiences and insights. But too often, your perspectives are overlooked or undervalued. Together, weÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ll explore how you can help drive meaningful change for nursing staff and patients alike.
In this session, weÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ll guide you through the essential skills and strategies needed to organise effectively within your workplace and the wider profession. You will receive an overview of the benefits of joining an RCN professional forum if you have a particular interest in a specialist area. This webinar is your first step towards building a strong, empowered workforce that stands up for equality, fair pay and improved working conditions for ALL nursing staff - no matter where you come from.
You'll hear from:
- Bejoy Sebastian (RCN President)
- Christine Callender (Head of Nursing Practice, Workforce, Professional Practice and Quality): Benefits and functions of forums.
- Puru Miah (Organiser, Activism Academy): How to empower your colleagues and make sure your voice is heard through organising for change.
- Harry Eccles (Head of Activist Engagement) and Olga Leah-Walters (Council member): An introduction to the Activism Academy and how to get involved with the RCN.
What youÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ll learn:
- The basics of organising: building networks and mobilising support.
- How to empower your colleagues and make sure your voice is heard by decision-makers.
- Why solidarity is essential in confronting injustices that nursing staff face across the profession.
- How organising can help create a profession that values its workers and prioritises patient care.
You have a critical role to play in challenging the status quo and ensuring that all nurses and nursing support workers are treated with respect and fairness. The time for action is now!
Through organising, we have the power to demand fair wages, safe working conditions and a healthcare system that prioritises people. Together, we can build the strength and unity needed to shape the future of our profession.
Sign up today and start organising for the change we need!
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