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467 blog posts
  • Joyce Pickering Joyce Pickering 22 Nov 2024

    Being a Nurse Partner in General Practice

    Nurse Partnership is considered by many as the 'Top Job' for practice nurses. However, what is it really like? This blog is about my personal experience about being a nurse business partner in general practice.

  • Linda Bailey Linda Bailey 21 Nov 2024

    With a little help from my friends

    Our new Chair of Congress Linda Bailey encourages all members to consider getting more active in RCN Congress 2025 by applying to become a voting member – through the medium of Beatles songs.

  • Nurse on ward Lucy Hayes Lucy Hayes 21 Nov 2024

    Speaking up

    As registered nurses (RNs) we know we have a legal duty to speak-up when we have concerns about care (NMC, 2018). However, as newly-registered nurses (NRNs), in a time when care is often less than what we would want to give, this can be especially difficult.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 20 Nov 2024

    Shining a light on equity, diversity and inclusion

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on the result of the RCN Presidential and Council elections, the importance of our EDI strategy, and Nursing Support Workers’ Day. 

  • Carmel O'Boyle Carmel O'Boyle 19 Nov 2024

    You'll never walk alone at Congress 2025

    They say home is where your heart is and Liverpool definitely has my heart; the people, the humour, the hospitality. Next year at Congress 2025 I’d love you to feel at home here too.

  • Tendai Nzirawa Tendai Nzirawa 12 Nov 2024

    The way inequalities in maternity and neonatal services are addressed must change

    Inequalities threaten the safety and comfort of expectant and new mothers from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. RCN Fellow Tendai Nzirawa says don’t believe the myths that perpetuate them.  

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 8 Nov 2024

    Valuing expertise: nursing deserves recognition

    RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the COVID-19 Inquiry and the need for nursing staff to be listened to and rewarded. 

  • Dr Rachael Major Dr Rachael Major 6 Nov 2024

    Remembering Ruth Burey

    Remembering a much loved and respected friend and colleague who was so supportive to the Education Forum.

  • Professor Vanessa Taylor Professor Vanessa Taylor 5 Nov 2024

    The ACCEND Programme: Developing the workforce caring for people with cancer

    The RCN Cancer Forum is a partner for ACCEND, a programme of work with NHS England Cancer and Diagnostics within the Workforce, Training and Education Directorate. This blog outlines the ACCEND Programme and Framework and how this is being implemented for developing the workforce caring for people with cancer.

  • Marie Presgrave Marie Presgrave 1 Nov 2024

    Improving inpatient experiences of diabetes management

    This blog examines the issues faced by patients living with diabetes when coming into hospital. It offers some clarity around issues, and suggests how to improve the inpatient experience without compromising patients independence, in acute services.

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