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  • Blue graphic | Lead. Inspire. Govern. Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 27 Oct 2023

    Demanding more for nursing across the UK

    Our Chief Nurse Professor Nicola Ranger updates members on the action being taken to improve the rights and working conditions for nursing staff across the UK. 

  • Cess Wigley Cess Wigley 26 Oct 2023

    'Moving forwards – Road Map to the Future'

    Cess Wigley reflects on the South East's Black History Month event and the knowledge and advice shared by the inspiring speakers.

  • Lucy Garuba Lucy Garuba 25 Oct 2023

    Why a career in IHSC is a great option

    As Black History Month draws to a close, NW Regional Board member Lucy Garuba reflects on life as a mature student in the independent health and social care sector. 

  • Estephanie Dunn Estephanie Dunn 24 Oct 2023

    Black History Month - Saluting Our Sisters

    Let us celebrate the many great women from the global majority and their allies. 

  • Niki Konsta Niki Konsta 23 Oct 2023

    ESHRE: Let’s dive into Fertility Wonderland

    ESHRE conferences bring together professionals from various disciplines. By attending ESHRE, fertility nurses equip themselves with the tools and knowledge necessary to provide the highest quality care to their patients, while contributing to the advancement of the field as a whole. 

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 19 Oct 2023

    Standing up for Black nursing staff

    For Black History Month, RCN President Sheila Sobrany writes about how the RCN is celebrating throughout October, and the continuing struggle for racial justice and equality.

  • Linda Graham Linda Graham 17 Oct 2023

    RCN NI Independent Sector Runner-Up Award

    I am proud to say that my journey to achieving change in nursing homes has resulted in recognition of my hard work and dedication. I was honoured to receive the RCN NI Independent Sector Runner-Up Award. 

  • Blue graphic | Lead. Inspire. Govern. Heather Massie Heather Massie 16 Oct 2023

    The highlight of my student career

    Heather Massie, former student member of the RCN Trade Union Committee, reflects on her experience and encourages current nursing students to seize the opportunity.

  • Vicky Sandy-Davis Vicky Sandy-Davis 12 Oct 2023

    With age comes wisdom (apparently)

    Vicky Sandy-Davis, our Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in the West Midlands, discusses her career in learning disability nursing and how she came to work at the RCN.

  • Catherine Gamble Catherine Gamble 10 Oct 2023

    World Mental Health Day: Finding commonalities in the storms of life

    This World Mental Health Day, Mental Health Nurse and RCN Fellow Catherine Gamble encourages everyone to share vulnerabilities with colleagues, friends and family members.