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  • A nurse talks to a junior nurse with a third nurse in the background preparing a bed Jane Coad Jane Coad 25 Nov 2024

    The Repository Project: Supporting Collaboration and Connectivity in Nursing Research

    Research is an activity which nurses do as normal, core business. But attempting to find a nurse researcher expert in the UK can be very challenging and there is no quick, accessible mechanism to understand the scope, nature and activities of Registered Nurses in the UK leading research in health care. 

  • Catalina Cerlinca Catalina Cerlinca 23 Nov 2024

    Celebrating the key role of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ support workers

    Nursing Associate Catalina Cerlinca shares why she is proud to be a ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ support worker

  • NSW-Day-Scotland-2024 Gemma Walker Gemma Walker 22 Nov 2024

    Through the lens of a ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ support worker – Celebrating our role

    I have heard, and been referred to by, many names in my role as a ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ support worker (NSW). I’m not just a ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ support worker. I am trained and skilled, I am caring and compassionate, I value and uphold person centred principles when working with others and patients. 

  • Tori Heppell Tori Heppell 22 Nov 2024

    Impacting more accurate accounts of miscarriage in film and television

    Demonstrating how nurses can influence understanding, awareness, support and acceptance of issues; and how they can use their knowledge and experience to ensure their patients and colleagues are factually represented in the media.

  • Joyce Pickering Joyce Pickering 22 Nov 2024

    Being a Nurse Partner in General Practice

    Nurse Partnership is considered by many as the 'Top Job' for practice nurses. However, what is it really like? This blog is about my personal experience about being a nurse business partner in general practice.

  • Michael Paterson Michael Paterson 22 Nov 2024

    Passionate about changing the narrative

    Nursing support worker Mike shares his story and what being a part of the ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ has given him. 

  • sm11921mr04 Claire Sutton Claire Sutton 21 Nov 2024

    'Hear from Claire' on things health and social care

    My journey through Covid-19 and why every story matters

  • Nurse on ward Lucy Hayes Lucy Hayes 21 Nov 2024

    Speaking up

    As registered nurses (RNs) we know we have a legal duty to speak-up when we have concerns about care (NMC, 2018). However, as newly-registered nurses (NRNs), in a time when care is often less than what we would want to give, this can be especially difficult.

  • Linda Bailey Linda Bailey 21 Nov 2024

    With a little help from my friends

    Our new Chair of Congress Linda Bailey encourages all members to consider getting more active in RCN Congress 2025 by applying to become a voting member – through the medium of Beatles songs.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 20 Nov 2024

    Shining a light on equity, diversity and inclusion

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on the result of the RCN Presidential and Council elections, the importance of our EDI strategy, and Nursing Support Workers’ Day. 

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