Prof Jane Ball
@janeeball.bsky.social
Director of the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence. A career spent researching nursing workforce to inform policy & practice. #safestaffing #valuingnursing
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Loved this presentation by @clairew-uk.bsky.social and Jamie Hunter. Nurse and finance working together, because “we tried arguing but this worked better”
#RCNResearch26
#RCNResearch26
September 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Loved this presentation by @clairew-uk.bsky.social and Jamie Hunter. Nurse and finance working together, because “we tried arguing but this worked better”
#RCNResearch26
#RCNResearch26
Yay! Very happy to be here at the RCN Research Conference 2026. #RCNResearch26
September 15, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Yay! Very happy to be here at the RCN Research Conference 2026. #RCNResearch26
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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?...
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?...
Ratios - full length | Royal College of Nursing
YouTube video by RCN
youtu.be
September 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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?...
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?...
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?...
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?...
Ratios - full length | Royal College of Nursing
YouTube video by RCN
youtu.be
September 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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?...
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?...
Reposted by Prof Jane Ball
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)
Read more ⬇️ (2/2)
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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September 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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)
Read more ⬇️ (2/2)
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Activism… use our voice, intellect, fire and passion 💚
June 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Activism… use our voice, intellect, fire and passion 💚
Reposted by Prof Jane Ball
From infection control to continence care, this spotlighted journal will help you stay up-to-date on best practice in care homes - whether you're a nurse, care assistant or manager.
Read the latest peer-reviewed articles in Nursing & Residential Care: https://bit.ly/4eJFDUg
#CareHomeOpenWeek
Read the latest peer-reviewed articles in Nursing & Residential Care: https://bit.ly/4eJFDUg
#CareHomeOpenWeek
June 15, 2026 at 5:55 PM
From infection control to continence care, this spotlighted journal will help you stay up-to-date on best practice in care homes - whether you're a nurse, care assistant or manager.
Read the latest peer-reviewed articles in Nursing & Residential Care: https://bit.ly/4eJFDUg
#CareHomeOpenWeek
Read the latest peer-reviewed articles in Nursing & Residential Care: https://bit.ly/4eJFDUg
#CareHomeOpenWeek
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The early 2000s provide lessons – and warnings – for what would it mean if the roles of permanent secretary and NHS chief executive were combined.
Nicholas Timmins gives his view: 'Do not let two become one.'
➡️ Read his blog: https://bit.ly/43rqqkx
Nicholas Timmins gives his view: 'Do not let two become one.'
➡️ Read his blog: https://bit.ly/43rqqkx
Merging the permanent secretary and NHS chief executive roles: ‘a major mistake'?
The early 2000s provide lessons – and warnings – for what would it mean if the roles of permanent secretary and NHS chief executive were combined.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
June 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
The early 2000s provide lessons – and warnings – for what would it mean if the roles of permanent secretary and NHS chief executive were combined.
Nicholas Timmins gives his view: 'Do not let two become one.'
➡️ Read his blog: https://bit.ly/43rqqkx
Nicholas Timmins gives his view: 'Do not let two become one.'
➡️ Read his blog: https://bit.ly/43rqqkx
OPINION: reducing the mandated clinical placement hours for students is a key ingredient for improving nursing education.
One ingredient.
But MUST be accompanied by other changes to ensure QUALITY of experience & fitness to practice at point of registration.
www.nursingtimes.net/opinion/expa...
One ingredient.
But MUST be accompanied by other changes to ensure QUALITY of experience & fitness to practice at point of registration.
www.nursingtimes.net/opinion/expa...
Expanding the nursing workforce to respond to Covid-19 pandemic – safe and effective options
I’ve been talking with colleagues, students, staff locally and nationally regarding nursing students and #COVIDー19. It has helped me arrive at a clearer
www.nursingtimes.net
June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
OPINION: reducing the mandated clinical placement hours for students is a key ingredient for improving nursing education.
One ingredient.
But MUST be accompanied by other changes to ensure QUALITY of experience & fitness to practice at point of registration.
www.nursingtimes.net/opinion/expa...
One ingredient.
But MUST be accompanied by other changes to ensure QUALITY of experience & fitness to practice at point of registration.
www.nursingtimes.net/opinion/expa...
The economic value of nursing is the Return on
Investment in Nursing
Human Capital in improved patient, societal, and organizational financial outcomes
Investment in Nursing
Human Capital in improved patient, societal, and organizational financial outcomes
June 13, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The economic value of nursing is the Return on
Investment in Nursing
Human Capital in improved patient, societal, and organizational financial outcomes
Investment in Nursing
Human Capital in improved patient, societal, and organizational financial outcomes
Economics - makes pain that nursing is a HUMAN CAPITAL. Registered nurses, experienced, educated, skilled RNs are the most precious asset… but we are sliding down a spiral of disinvestment.
June 13, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Economics - makes pain that nursing is a HUMAN CAPITAL. Registered nurses, experienced, educated, skilled RNs are the most precious asset… but we are sliding down a spiral of disinvestment.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
How do you measure the value of nursing? An economists perspective.
Dr Olga Yakusheva, USA
#ILC2026
#ValueNursing
How do you measure the value of nursing? An economists perspective.
Dr Olga Yakusheva, USA
#ILC2026
#ValueNursing
The Nursing Human Capital Value Model
Nursing's economic value is presently framed within the dominant “outcomes-over-cost” value framework. Within this context, organizations employing nu…
www.sciencedirect.com
June 13, 2026 at 9:27 AM
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
How do you measure the value of nursing? An economists perspective.
Dr Olga Yakusheva, USA
#ILC2026
#ValueNursing
How do you measure the value of nursing? An economists perspective.
Dr Olga Yakusheva, USA
#ILC2026
#ValueNursing
How do you measure the value of nursing? An economists perspective.
Dr Olga Yakusheva, USA
#ILC2026
#ValueNursing
Dr Olga Yakusheva, USA
#ILC2026
#ValueNursing
June 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM
How do you measure the value of nursing? An economists perspective.
Dr Olga Yakusheva, USA
#ILC2026
#ValueNursing
Dr Olga Yakusheva, USA
#ILC2026
#ValueNursing
It was a great day.
Who’s up for a forum & staff research day to determine priorities?
Time we work together to decide the questions we (at the RCN) most need to answer. Connecting real life experiences, expertise, & knowledge of what is being done and what needs to be done. #RCN
#valuenursing
Who’s up for a forum & staff research day to determine priorities?
Time we work together to decide the questions we (at the RCN) most need to answer. Connecting real life experiences, expertise, & knowledge of what is being done and what needs to be done. #RCN
#valuenursing
Packed room to kick-off our Forums and Activism Conference, bringing together members from across all our forums to explore professional activism and leadership ✊️
June 13, 2026 at 8:08 AM
It was a great day.
Who’s up for a forum & staff research day to determine priorities?
Time we work together to decide the questions we (at the RCN) most need to answer. Connecting real life experiences, expertise, & knowledge of what is being done and what needs to be done. #RCN
#valuenursing
Who’s up for a forum & staff research day to determine priorities?
Time we work together to decide the questions we (at the RCN) most need to answer. Connecting real life experiences, expertise, & knowledge of what is being done and what needs to be done. #RCN
#valuenursing
Activism… use our voice, intellect, fire and passion 💚
June 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Activism… use our voice, intellect, fire and passion 💚
@rcnlibraries.bsky.social
@rcn.org.uk @nursingstandard.bsky.social #knowyourworth #safestaffing #RCNActivism
@rcn.org.uk @nursingstandard.bsky.social #knowyourworth #safestaffing #RCNActivism
What does it mean to be a nursing activist?
- Using our voice 📣 … both loudly and quietly…
- Letting our ability, skill and passion for nursing shine ✨… so value of nursing is evident (yes - ‘show off’!)
- Connecting and drawing strength from each other.. together we are stronger
#RCNActivism
- Using our voice 📣 … both loudly and quietly…
- Letting our ability, skill and passion for nursing shine ✨… so value of nursing is evident (yes - ‘show off’!)
- Connecting and drawing strength from each other.. together we are stronger
#RCNActivism
June 12, 2026 at 11:37 AM
What does it mean to be a nursing activist?
- Using our voice 📣 … both loudly and quietly…
- Letting our ability, skill and passion for nursing shine ✨… so value of nursing is evident (yes - ‘show off’!)
- Connecting and drawing strength from each other.. together we are stronger
#RCNActivism
- Using our voice 📣 … both loudly and quietly…
- Letting our ability, skill and passion for nursing shine ✨… so value of nursing is evident (yes - ‘show off’!)
- Connecting and drawing strength from each other.. together we are stronger
#RCNActivism
June 12, 2026 at 11:33 AM
What does it mean to be a nursing activist?
- Using our voice 📣 … both loudly and quietly…
- Letting our ability, skill and passion for nursing shine ✨… so value of nursing is evident (yes - ‘show off’!)
- Connecting and drawing strength from each other.. together we are stronger
#RCNActivism
- Using our voice 📣 … both loudly and quietly…
- Letting our ability, skill and passion for nursing shine ✨… so value of nursing is evident (yes - ‘show off’!)
- Connecting and drawing strength from each other.. together we are stronger
#RCNActivism
www.eventbrite.com/e/1987908682...
Have you ever spent an afternoon singing with George Montagu?
If the answers no - then you’re missing a treat! 💜🎵
If the answers yes - you know that already!! 🥰
Come join us in BRIGHTON on Sunday and sing your heart out 💚
Tickets £10-£30 - pay what you can Jx
Have you ever spent an afternoon singing with George Montagu?
If the answers no - then you’re missing a treat! 💜🎵
If the answers yes - you know that already!! 🥰
Come join us in BRIGHTON on Sunday and sing your heart out 💚
Tickets £10-£30 - pay what you can Jx
Full Joy Singing Circle - Brighton
Join us in Brighton to sing some gorgeous feel-good songs in glorious harmony. Taught by call & response and accessible to all!
www.eventbrite.com
June 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
www.eventbrite.com/e/1987908682...
Have you ever spent an afternoon singing with George Montagu?
If the answers no - then you’re missing a treat! 💜🎵
If the answers yes - you know that already!! 🥰
Come join us in BRIGHTON on Sunday and sing your heart out 💚
Tickets £10-£30 - pay what you can Jx
Have you ever spent an afternoon singing with George Montagu?
If the answers no - then you’re missing a treat! 💜🎵
If the answers yes - you know that already!! 🥰
Come join us in BRIGHTON on Sunday and sing your heart out 💚
Tickets £10-£30 - pay what you can Jx
63% felt they were under too much pressure at work… we can’t keep expecting nurses to endure excessive workloads and distress from not being able to deliver care properly.
They (and their patients) pay the price for lack of investment in nurse staffing levels. #safestaffing #RCN26
They (and their patients) pay the price for lack of investment in nurse staffing levels. #safestaffing #RCN26
May 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
63% felt they were under too much pressure at work… we can’t keep expecting nurses to endure excessive workloads and distress from not being able to deliver care properly.
They (and their patients) pay the price for lack of investment in nurse staffing levels. #safestaffing #RCN26
They (and their patients) pay the price for lack of investment in nurse staffing levels. #safestaffing #RCN26
Promoting mental health & wellbeing in the nursing workforce. #RCN26 #RCNCongress
May 20, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Promoting mental health & wellbeing in the nursing workforce. #RCN26 #RCNCongress
Yes! Please do. 🥰
JOB OPPORTUNITY
We need good quality researchers to make strong case that a spend on nursing is money well spent
JOB OPPORTUNITY
We need good quality researchers to make strong case that a spend on nursing is money well spent
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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May 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Yes! Please do. 🥰
JOB OPPORTUNITY
We need good quality researchers to make strong case that a spend on nursing is money well spent
JOB OPPORTUNITY
We need good quality researchers to make strong case that a spend on nursing is money well spent