The Florence Nightingale Foundation

25/11/2025

Did you know? We have a growing library of preceptorship case studies on our Member Portal for FNF Members and their wider workforce to access. These case studies highlight how organisation's across all sectors of health and care, are supporting early career nurses and midwives.

The library of case studies are a practical resource for our Members’ preceptorship leads, educators, and policymakers.

If you work for an FNF Academy Member just log on to the Member Portal to view our growing library, the most recent of which is Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.

If you are unsure if you work for an FNF Academy Member, you can find our latest list of members at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/current-fnf-members/

24/11/2025

Applications for our Windrush Leadership programme close on 8 December. Previous participant Funke Adewoye told us: "The leadership course was a complete package and truly transformational."

Find out more and apply at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/programmes/windrush-leadership-programme.

The programme is kindly sponsored by NHS England.

23/11/2025

Did you know we have a range of leadership development programmes open for bookings? Find out more on our website at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/leadership-programmes-for-individuals/ It's your time to shine!

20/11/2025

Did you know? If your CNO is a member YOU can access our member portal and complete our free online learning modules. Our new module is Clinical Supervision: Foundations for Practice. Speak to your line manager to get your organisation's portal password, or contact us.

19/11/2025

NEW from FNF, an online leadership development programme for Nursing Associates to boost confidence, communication and clinical impact.

Nursing Associates play a vital and growing role in delivering high-quality patient care. The online Leadership Fundamentals course will empower youto build skills and confidence, improve team communication, and drive safer, more effective clinical practice.

The programme is open for commissions for Spring and Autumn 2026.

If you are a nursing associate and are interested, please share the details with your line manager, commissions are being taken from organisations and a minimum of 20 places are required per booking.

Find out all the details on our website at

NEW tailored opportunity for Nursing Associates, whether in the NHS, social care or private healthcare, to join our interactive online leadership programme.

17/11/2025

Thanks to The Sandra Charitable Trust we have limited FREE places available for early career nurses and midwives, in all four nations of the UK, to apply to join our interactive online leadership programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your own authentic leadership style and to enhance your skills; enabling you to improve your service and boost your career opportunities.

A previous programme particiant told us: “I am so excited for the opportunities that FNF provides through this programme. I know for certain that I cannot remain the same at the end of this journey.”

The programme is suitable for:
💠 All registered nurses or midwives working anywhere in the UK.
💠 All registered nurses or midwives who identify as early career (we will give first priority to those people who registered in the past five years).

Applications will close by 5 December 2025 or once the places are filled.

Find out more and complete your application at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/programmes/early-career-nurses-and-midwives-online-sponsored-places/

16/11/2025

Fine artist and illustrator Madeleine Floyd Art Studio has created 'The Lamp at Christmas', a card celebrating the life and work of Florence Nightingale in support of the Florence Nightingale Foundation.

10% from the sale of these cards will be donated to FNF. You can purchase these cards on Madeleine’s website at https://www.madeleinefloyd.com/cards/florencenightingalechristmascards

15/11/2025

Keep up to date with all things FNF by signing up to our newsletter. Filled with updates on programmes, policy, webinars, events and more. Simply fill in the sign-up form at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/newsletter/

13/11/2025

Please take part in our national survey or share this post.

If you are an internationally educated or (IENM) working in the UK, a leader supporting IENMs, or a leader or member of a community, please take part in our national survey to share your experiences.

Your insights will directly shape our recommendations.

Please get involved if you are:

💠 An internationally educated nurse or midwife (IENM) working in the UK.
💠 A leader supporting internationally educated nurses and midwives.
💠 A leader or member of a diaspora community.

We want to hear from:

💠 Nurses and midwives from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, from all sectors (the NHS, social care, private providers, education, charities, and the military) and from all roles and career stages (from newly arrived registrants to senior leaders and academics).

You can find out all you need to know and complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IENM1 it will take between 15-25 minutes to complete.

Your experiences matter. Please do get involved.

👉 If you are not in one of the groups mentioned above, please share the survey link with your colleagues, or re-post this to help us reach as many people as possible from across the UK.

Thank you for your support.🩵

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12/11/2025

Did you know? If your CNO is an FNF Academy Member, you could get a discount on several of our leadership development programmes.

You can check if you work for a FNF Academy member organisation at https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/current-fnf-members/.

Talk to your line manager to get access to our member portal if your organisation is listed.

10/11/2025

Did you know? If your CNO is an FNF Academy Member, you can access free online learning modules via our member portal.

If you need your organisation's login, contact your line manager or get in touch with us! https://academy.florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/members/

07/11/2025

Applications for our Windrush Leadership programme close on 8 December. Previous participant Funke Adewoye told us: "The leadership course was a complete package and truly transformational."

Find out more and send in your application at: https://florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/programmes/windrush-leadership-programme.

The programme is kindly sponsored by NHS England.