It means the historic walk-out - organised to coincide with fragile hospital staffing rotas around the Easter holidays - caused more carnage than any other during the ongoing pay dispute.
The union confirmed on Friday that 54 per cent of balloted members in England rejected a five per cent pay rise this year plus a one-off bonus averaging 6 per cent.
The Royal College of Nursing confirmed that 54 per cent of balloted members in England voted to reject the deal, which was offered after the union launched a historic wave of industrial action this winter.
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) confirmed that 54 per cent of balloted members voted to reject the pay deal, raising concerns that future action could be co-ordinated with junior doctors.