Blogs
Read the latest opinions from the RCN in Scotland
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27 Mar 2025
Nursing in remote and rural Scotland
As Scottish government continues with the development of a remote and rural delivery plan, Amanda Manson reflects on the challenges of building a specialist ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ service on the remote archipelago of Orkney.
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24 Mar 2025
'The result made the effort worthwhile'
Band 5 nurse Ellie talks about her successful journey to rebanding in the review of band 5 ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ roles
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21 Mar 2025
Determination to speak out: My Journey as an ethnic minority union representative in NHS Scotland
On international day for the elimination of racial discrimination, one RCN Scotland Steward shares their personal experiences of speaking up for members within NHS Scotland.
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24 Jan 2025
An opportunity to showcase the best of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ in Scotland
Amanda Manson is a convert to ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ awards. Read her blog on how she became a believer and why you should nominate now for our Scotland Nurse of the Year awards for 2025.
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15 Jan 2025
Updated RCN resources for band 5 nurses
If you’re a band 5 RCN nurse member in Scotland, I’m hoping you’re already aware of the band 5 ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ roles review that launched last summer.
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8 Jan 2025
Time to celebrate the best of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ in Scotland
The nominations process for our 2025 Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards opened in October and we’ve just extended the deadline to ensure you have time to tell us about your ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ stars.
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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.
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15 Oct 2024
Time to highlight Scotland’s ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ stars
I’m delighted to see the nominations process for the 2025 Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards open today (15 October). Our Awards are fast becoming one of the most positive times in Scotland’s ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ calendar.