The SPaRC (SIFE Pathway Registrants Collective) Conference was more than an event; it was a space for learning, reflection, and shared experiences, bringing together 200 internationally educated nurses from across the UK. More than 15,000 internationally educated nurses gained full registration, transitioning into band 5 and higher roles, reclaiming their professional identity and dignity. Unlike conventional conferences, SPaRC was led by the very nurses who had lived this experience. The UK must continue to recognise the skills of internationally educated nurses, not as an afterthought but as an essential component of a sustainable, diverse, and competent workforce. The power of collective action lived experience, and the courage to challenge outdated systems had led to real change.

Source: The Times March 17, 2025 09:36 UTC