Corridor care: the impact in care homes
The ripple effects on staff and patients
How to make your record keeping the best it can be
These three Rs will keep you and your patients safe
‘Nurse lecturer redundancies are an attack on nursing’
Proposed closure of nursing school at Cardiff University endangers the future of nursing
NHS pay: your increase is late
Tapping into memories to help patients with dementia
Sarah's programme, that sparks conversation and social skills, has been described as a "lifeline".
Flexible working: know your rights
Top tips to give you the best chance of creating a better work-life balance
We fought for a pay increase for band 2s and won
Misha helped NSW colleagues get the recognition they deserved
Menopause: the essentials for non-specialists
From symptoms to treatments, here’s what nursing staff need to know about menopause
Shifting gears
How to stay well when you’re working irregular hours
Working with time-critical medications
For some patients, timing is crucial. Here's how to support them
Employment Rights Bill explained for nursing staff
The RCN is pushing the UK government to improve the working rights of its members
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News
Nurses' Day 2025: celebrating the skill, dedication and impact of nursing
Every year on 12 May, we celebrate the invaluable contribution of all nursing staff. Find out how you can get involved
Pay spine plans stopped: government 'failing nursing, the NHS and patients'
Nursing staff 'bitterly let down' as ministers confirm no separate pay spine for nursing
‘Workforce planning must be based on patient need, not budgets’, says new RCN Chief Nursing Officer
Lynn Woolsey will provide strategic leadership on nursing issues including safety and education, while raising the voice and profile of the nursing workforce
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Opinion
‘Nurse lecturer redundancies are an attack on nursing’
Proposed closure of nursing school at Cardiff University endangers the future of nursing
Inclusive language between colleagues
Insensitivity can make colleagues feel isolated, here's how to confront it
How to plan for winter in a care home
5 tips for efficient preparation
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Clinical
Working with time-critical medications
For some patients, timing is crucial. Here's how to support them
Tapping into memories to help patients with dementia
Sarah's programme, that sparks conversation and social skills, has been described as a "lifeline".
Menopause: the essentials for non-specialists
From symptoms to treatments, here’s what nursing staff need to know about menopause
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Advice
How to make your record keeping the best it can be
These three Rs will keep you and your patients safe
Are you eligible for benefit support?
Find out how much you could receive, and how the RCN can support you in claiming
A first-hand account of poor treatment at work and what to do if it happens to you
An RCN member recalls the time a colleague shouted at her, and what she'd do differently now
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People
Why we've got to keep talking about COVID, 5 years on
How the pandemic changed Lisa, Alison and Georgia's lives
‘Don't mistake kindness for weakness’: get to know Nicola Ranger
From dodging crossfire in Karachi, to steering a major NHS trust through the pandemic
Sign, speech and symbols: using Makaton in nursing
Claire explains how using Makaton on social media is helping her make health care more accessible
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Wellbeing
Shifting gears
How to stay well when you’re working irregular hours
Seven steps to overcome imposter syndrome
How to look out for the signs and take care of yourself if you're feeling severe self-doubt
What is vicarious trauma?
Witnessing distressing events can have a lasting impact. Discover the signs
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Career
Flexible working: know your rights
Top tips to give you the best chance of creating a better work-life balance
What I do at work: general practice nurse
As a lead nurse in general practice, Rebecca has a comprehensive and versatile skillset
What I do at work: forensic nurse specialist
What does an average week look like in sexual assault response coordination services?
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Action
Corridor care: the impact in care homes
The ripple effects on staff and patients
Asbestos: A toxic legacy in our public buildings
Far from a problem of the past, there are around 5,000 deaths each year related to asbestos
We fought for a pay increase for band 2s and won
Misha helped NSW colleagues get the recognition they deserved
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