The survey has found while more than half of nurses feel up-to-date with crucial training, more than a third have had to use their annual leave to attend courses and fund training themselves. Around 3,000 RCN members were surveyed throughout the UK and the findings will now feed into the college's 2010 election manifesto.
RCN executive director of nursing and service delivery Janet Davies said she is concerned about the implications this might have on the profession. "Mandatory training is there for a reason, it ensures staff are up to date with infection control procedures, life saving techniques and good practice."
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