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