The Consejo General de Enfermería (CGE) has appointed Raquel Rodríguez Llanos as Adjunct to the Presidency and Director of Institutional Relations. According to the CGE, this leadership change follows the June 20 elections and aims to advance nursing prescription rights, professional classification reforms, and the protection of public health across Spain.
Raquel Rodríguez Llanos and the New CGE Leadership Structure
Raquel Rodríguez Llanos, who serves as the president of the Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de Cáceres, assumes her new role as Adjunct to the Presidency and Director of Institutional Relations. The CGE reports that Rodríguez Llanos holds a doctorate from the University of Extremadura, an official master’s in Nursing Sciences, and certifications in Public Health and Gender.
The new Executive Commission, appointed by President Florentino Pérez Raya, includes several key appointments to lead the organization, which represents 358,000 nurses in Spain:
- First Vice President: Natalia Rodríguez Novo, president of the Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and professor at the University of La Laguna.
- Second Vice President: Jorge Andrada Serrano, president of the Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de Madrid and former ICU supervisor at Hospital de Bellvitge.
- Third Vice President: Patricia Pérez Andrés, president of the Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de Palencia.
- Secretary General: Sara Herrero Jaén, a member of the Board of the Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de Madrid.
- Deputy Secretary General: Raúl Soto Cámara, president of the Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de Burgos.
- Treasurer: María del Mar García Martín, president of the Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de Almería.
- Deputy Treasurer: Montserrat Angulo Perea, president of the Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de Alicante.
Legislative Priorities and the Fight Against A2 Classification
The CGE has identified the reform of current legislation as a primary objective for the new mandate. According to the organization, the goal is to update laws to reflect the actual functions nurses perform in clinical settings. A central point of this effort is the consolidation of “prescripción enfermera” (nursing prescription).
The Council is also pushing for a new professional scale under the Estatuto Marco. The CGE argues that this modification will allow them to advance in the academic and labor recognition of nursing and end what it considers a discrimination derived from its current classification in the group A2. By modifying this classification, the Council intends to secure better labor and academic recognition for the profession.
Strategic Initiatives and New Observatories
President Florentino Pérez Raya stated that the new direction must focus on professional development and citizen health. To achieve this, the CGE is maintaining existing workgroups while introducing new oversight bodies. According to the CGE, the organization will continue to operate the National Leadership Center and the observatories for School Nursing and Aggressions.
Two new entities have been announced to address specific professional gaps:
- Observatorio de Género: A new observatory dedicated to gender issues within the profession.
- Comisión Nacional de Vigilancia y Actuación contra el Intrusismo: A national commission tasked with monitoring and acting against “intrusismo” (the illegal practice of a profession by unqualified individuals).
Addressing the Nursing Shortage and Advanced Practice
The CGE’s agenda for the term includes addressing the lack of nursing professionals across various autonomous communities in Spain. The organization plans to prioritize the development of new competencies and the promotion of “práctica avanzada” (advanced practice nursing) and clinical research to elevate the standard of care.
To ensure transparency and accountability, the CGE confirmed it will maintain the role of the expenditure supervisor, a measure the organization links to its commitment to good governance.
Quick Reference: CGE Strategic Goals
| Priority Area | Specific Objective |
|---|---|
| Legislation | Consolidate nursing prescription and update functional roles. |
| Labor Status | End A2 classification discrimination via the Estatuto Marco. |
| Professionalism | Combat “intrusismo” and promote advanced practice. |
| Workforce | Solve staffing shortages in autonomous communities. |