Qualifications and Requirements 1. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC): Essential for practicing as an RGN in the UK. 2. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Typically a BSc (Hons) in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing with additional qualifications. 3. Clinical Experience: Typically 1-2 years of post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting. Essential Certifications 1. Basic Life Support (BLS): Annual updates required. 2. Manual Handling: Training in safe moving and handling techniques. 3. Infection Control: Training in infection prevention and control. 4. Safeguarding: Training in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. Immunizations 1. MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella): Up-to-date vaccination required. 2. Hepatitis B: Up-to-date vaccination required. 3. DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis): Up-to-date vaccination required. 4. Influenza: Annual vaccination recommended