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Published 13:30 6 Nov 2022 GMT
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The exact nature of the strikes is yet to be determined, but it will likely see patients facing disruption to operations and appointments amid record NHS waiting lists.
"This will see the majority of services taken out, and picket lines across the country," a union source told the Observer.
It comes as Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt face the huge challenge of tackling a £50 billion hole in public finances.
In a statement, Mrs Cullen said: "Patients are at great risk when there aren’t enough nurses.
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"Huge numbers of staff – both experienced and newer recruits – are deciding they cannot see a future in a nursing profession that is not valued nor treated fairly."
She added: "As we begin action, politicians in every part of the UK will be challenged to back their nursing staff and understand the strength of public support."
The RCN said there are record nursing vacancies and in the last year 25,000 nursing staff around the UK left the Nursing and Midwifery Council register.
It said recent analysis showed an experienced nurse’s salary has fallen by 20% in real terms since 2010, adding the goodwill of nursing staff is being ‘exploited’ by UK governments.
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