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General Secretary and Chief Executive's update



22 blog posts
  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 23 May 2025

    Nursing pay: we need a pathway to progression

    General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the recent announcements on NHS pay awards and ºÚÁÏÍø Congress 2025. 

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 4 Apr 2025

    No more missed opportunities: time to invest in nursing

    ºÚÁÏÍø General Secretary and Chief Executive Nicola Ranger reflects on the impact of the late NHS pay award for nursing staff and telling MPs and peers about the urgent need for investment in the nursing workforce. 

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 8 Mar 2025

    Celebrating and protecting our international workforce

    ºÚÁÏÍø General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 and supporting internationally educated nursing staff.

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 7 Feb 2025

    Providing the evidence: demonstrating the expertise of nursing

    ºÚÁÏÍø General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on developments impacting the future of the nursing profession and how we are representing our members’ voices to campaign for change.

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 2 Jan 2025

    A new year offers new opportunities for our profession

    ºÚÁÏÍø General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger looks ahead to a crucial year for the nursing profession. 

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 12 Dec 2024

    UK Government’s evidence on pay proves the need for direct negotiations

    ºÚÁÏÍø General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the UK government’s evidence to the Pay Review Body and this year’s Universal Health Coverage Day.

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 8 Nov 2024

    Valuing expertise: nursing deserves recognition

    ºÚÁÏÍø General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the COVID-19 Inquiry and the need for nursing staff to be listened to and rewarded. 

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 10 Oct 2024

    Your vote, your voice: securing change for our profession

    ºÚÁÏÍø General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on meeting Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP and the introduction of the Employment Rights Bill to the UK parliament.  

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 13 Sep 2024

    Significant investment in nursing is needed across health and care

    ºÚÁÏÍø General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the publication of Lord Darzi's report on the state of the National Health Service in England and the nursing staff she has met during our NHS pay consultations. 

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 16 Aug 2024

    Making the grade: valuing and investing in the future of our profession

    ºÚÁÏÍø General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the influx of new joiners to nursing A-level results day brings and encourages ºÚÁÏÍø members to use their voices in our consultation on the NHS pay award in England.