Three of UK’s Chief Nursing Officers confirmed as speakers for new national nursing event

Free tickets now available for Nursing Live, the first UK event to focus on both personal and professional development of all nurses

The RCNi’s new Nursing Live event, which is being hosted in Liverpool on November 10th-11th, has announced details of its inaugural programme. 

From workplace mentoring to boost career development, to advice on sleep hygiene and nutrition,  Nursing Live will feature over 100 expert talks, masterclasses, clinical demonstrations, and discussion workshops.

The participation of some of the most influential figures in nursing have been confirmed. They include three of the UK’s Chief Nursing Officers (CNO): Dame Ruth May, CNO for England, Sue Tranka, CNO for Wales, and Maria McIlgorm, CNO for Northern Ireland. Andrea Sutcliffe, Chief Executive and Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, will also be in attendance.

At the heart of Nursing Live, and something that sets it apart from more traditional nursing events, is a core focus on the holistic well-being of nurses themselves. 

Dedicated sessions offering guidance on mental and physical health will feature, as will discussions around the importance of peer-to-peer support, asking for help, and prioritising personal self-care.

Continuing Professional Development, career pathways, and upskilling will feature prominently, as will issues such as diversity and inclusion, revalidation, staff retention, and safeguarding. 

There will also be an in-depth look at topics like leadership and empowerment, medicines management, technology and digital health, social care, student nursing, and international nursing. 

Nursing Live’s impressive line-up of senior speakers and high quality CPD content, will be complemented by a comprehensive programme of Learning Labs. 

These will cover disciplines and areas of clinical practice such as adult learning, learning disability nursing, children’s nursing, mental health nursing, and nursing older people. 

Special themed zones devoted to medtech, pharmaceuticals and medical devices will also allow delegates to experience the very latest developments in all aspects of patient care. 

Further, visitors will get the chance to access personal well-being support, receive practical self-care advice, and enjoy lifestyle activities such as yoga classes, designed specifically for nurses.

 A vibrant Festival Zone will act as a hub for live entertainment, socialising, and informal networking.

RCNi’s Senior Nurse Editor Dr Richard Hatchett said: 

“When developing the Nursing Live programme, we wanted to strike a balance between learning and development, practical self-care support, and dynamic lifestyle content. We also wanted to create an event which provided the whole nursing profession with an accessible and inclusive environment in which to meet, network, and share best practice with colleagues and peers.

“The depth and breadth of the programme, the calibre of the speakers, and the wide range of specialist areas we’ll be covering, reflects that approach. There’s also still a lot more to come, so I’d urge all nurses who can make the trip to Liverpool in November to book their free tickets now to guarantee a place.”

Nursing Live advisory board spokesperson Joanne Bosanquet MBE, who is Chief Executive of The Foundation Of Nursing Studies and RCN Fellow, said:

“The Nursing Live advisory board has been working closely with RCNi to ensure all the CPD provision, presentations, and well-being elements of this inaugural event are aligned to the needs of the profession.

“The fact they have already secured the participation of three CNOs,  and the profession’s regulator, is testament to that rigorous process, and we look forward to supporting RCNi as the event programme develops further over the coming months.”

Tickets to Nursing Live, which will be the first national event of its kind for the sector, are free to registered nurses, student nurses, and other registered healthcare providers.