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25 blog posts
  • Lindsey McDonnell Lindsey McDonnell 26 Mar 2025

    BRCA gene alteration diagnosis as a Breast Care Nurse

    In August 2023 I found out that I carry a BRCA2 gene alteration. I was plunged into a world where I was both the nurse and patient. I learnt how difficult it can be to separate the two, but it has been valuable in helping me develop a deeper understanding of my patients’ experiences.

  • Rebecca Turner Rebecca Turner 20 Mar 2025

    Life as a Consultant Nurse and Clinical Director

    A nurse as a Clinical Director (CD) is uncommon in most organisations. I therefore consider my appointment to interim CD is as much a testament to the foresight and bravery of my line managers, as it is about my skill to perform. Eight months into this role, I reflect on my day to day experience.

  • Rachel Perrow Rachel Perrow 20 Mar 2025

    Childhood brain tumour and education

    I have worked in Paediatric Neuro-oncology nursing for over 20 years and the longer I work in this field the stronger my belief that we need to do more to support children with brain tumours access meaningful education. 

  • Michael Nevill Michael Nevill 27 Jan 2025

    Reflecting on my experience at the last RCN Congress

    This blog highlights my experience of attending and presenting a resolution at RCN Congress in 2024. This will help to inform other RCN members who may want to participate or attend future Congresses.

  • 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.

  • Nikki Cotterill Nikki Cotterill 17 Sep 2024

    RCN Bladder & Bowel Forum Conference 2024

    Join us at the RCN's Bladder and Bowel Forum Conference 2024.  Bladder and bowel continence is a fundamental aspect central to all of us and our dignity. For those who experience bladder and bowel leakage (incontinence) accessing healthcare advice, education and treatment is critical to ensure symptoms are improved wherever possible and well managed where cure is not possible.

  • Francesca Murphy Francesca Murphy 8 Aug 2024

    Benefits of specialist nurses within maternal medicine

    The health issues in pregnant woman are becoming complex. More women with co morbidities are having babies and require specialist maternal medicine care. This blog looks at my role as an ANP within the maternal medicine team and what nurses can bring to improve care for these women.

  • Anne Howard and Nikki Konsta Anne Howard and Nikki Konsta 20 Jun 2024

    A guide to crafting and submitting research abstracts

    This blog aims to dispel fears that nurses may have around submitting research abstracts. We aim to empower nurses by providing a comprehensive guide on how they can confidently put together abstracts and contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge. 

  • Deb Panes Deb Panes 4 Jun 2024

    The role of the specialist nurse in supporting patients with endometriosis self-management

    March is Endometriosis awareness month, and this offers the opportunity to raise awareness of the condition and the impact it can have on women living with it. The specialist nurse is a key healthcare practitioner in providing expert care to all women with endometriosis.

  • Michael Nevill Michael Nevill 9 May 2024

    Decriminalising abortion: A call for healthcare reform

    Most abortion services are nurse led, and following some high profile court cases, healthcare organisations and other royal colleges are calling for the decriminalisation of abortion across the UK. This blog outlines why decriminalisation is important and informs our members of the next steps.