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Finding the Black nurses of the Royal Navy
In the 18th century, enslaved Black women were made to work in the British Empire’s naval hospitals, treating sailors with yellow fever and malaria. Historian Dr Erin Spinney finds traces of their lives and work in the archives
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Celebrating 25 years of RCN Direct
We look at how the vital service has evolved over a quarter of a century of supporting members
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WWII's refugee nurses: ‘They couldn’t save their families, but they could help patients in the UK’
Nursing historian Jane Brooks shares her research on the courageous nurses who fled Nazi Germany and went on to help found the NHS
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‘A quiet revolutionary’: the NHS's first Black matron
With a Blue Plaque newly unveiled in her memory, we profile the extraordinary life of Daphne Steele, the first Black matron to join the NHS.
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Who were the Flying Nightingales?
These brave nurses took to the skies after D-Day to rescue and treat wounded soldiers. 80 years later, we hear their stories
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‘They’re not just little adults’: the history of children’s nursing
New RCN exhibition 'Once Upon a Time' traces the specialism’s history – from the first children’s hospitals to today’s family-centred care.
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RCN Scotland Activists' Conference 2025 - Waiting list
The conference is now fully booked, however, you can add your name to the waiting list in case any spaces open up for the conference.
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Making the case for facilities time and facilities agreements in the NHS
This guidance sets out the provisions in the Trade Union Act, looks at the benefits of union representation and facilities agreements and restates what the law and good practice say about the issue. It aims to provide you with information to make the case for facilities time and agreements. At the back of this publication, there are also template letters to share with employers to help you make the case.
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Advancing the voice of nursing at home and on the global stage
Carmel O’Boyle shares her reflections on her first six months as Chair of RCN Council.
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CV writing
CV writing advice for nurses and HCAs, including free Nursing CV samples, HCA CV samples, and a CV checking service for members.
