RCN
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | Royal College of Nursing |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
RCN stands for Royal College of Nursing, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
Professional body and trade union for nurses, midwives, health care assistants and nursing students in the United Kingdom, which negotiates pay and promotes nursing standards.
Example: RCN members held the first nationwide strike in the union's history.
Usage notes
Founded in 1916 and granted a royal charter in 1928, it has more than half a million members. Its first strike in England, in December 2022, was over pay during the cost-of-living crisis. Its letters are also used for the Royal Canadian Navy in military contexts.
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