Blogs
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24 Oct 2022
50 years since the Briggs Report
How one influential report published half a century ago is still at the heart of nursing today.
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24 Oct 2022
We must work together to transform the RCN
RCN President Dr Denise Chaffer reflects on the findings of the recent independent review into RCN culture and sets out the need for both immediate actions and transformational change.
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20 Oct 2022
There is solidarity and safety in strike action
Dr Helena Ann Mitchell, RCN Mental Health Forum member and Chair of RCN Mental Health Forum ethnic minority subgroup reflects on the current strike action ballot as an opportunity to use a collective voice to influence change.
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20 Oct 2022
The time to stand up and be counted is now.
Estephanie Dunn, Regional Director of RCN North West, on the importance of using your vote.
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19 Oct 2022
Stand up now and demand change
If we are to achieve meaningful and lasting change, each and every one of us eligible to vote must take the opportunity and make our opinion known.
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19 Oct 2022
Congress 2022 and hopes for the future
A reflection on congress 2022 as we prepare the ground for 2023, my highlights and hopes.
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18 Oct 2022
RCN Council is committed to driving change following the Carr review
Carol Popplestone, Chair of RCN Council, updates members following the publication of the independent Carr report into RCN culture
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18 Oct 2022
Can I really do this? Imposter syndrome in nurses and midwives
Nurses and midwives at all stages of their career can be affected by impostor syndrome, from student nurses to nurse leaders, newly qualified to academics. You would be surprised at how many inspiring nursing /midwifery leaders consider they are not good enough.
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14 Oct 2022
Intergenerational practice in nursing and the RCN
A retired nurse member's perspective on intergenerational practice in nursing and the RCN.
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13 Oct 2022
Striking for patient safety
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Pat Cullen updates members on our independent review of the culture of the RCN, NHS strike ballot and how we continue to campaign for safe staffing and fair pay across the UK.