Blogs
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23 Nov 2024
Celebrating the key role of nursing support workers
Nursing Associate Catalina Cerlinca shares why she is proud to be a nursing support worker
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22 Nov 2024
Through the lens of a nursing support worker – Celebrating our role
I have heard, and been referred to by, many names in my role as a nursing support worker (NSW). I’m not just a nursing support worker. I am trained and skilled, I am caring and compassionate, I value and uphold person centred principles when working with others and patients.
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22 Nov 2024
Impacting more accurate accounts of miscarriage in film and television
Demonstrating how nurses can influence understanding, awareness, support and acceptance of issues; and how they can use their knowledge and experience to ensure their patients and colleagues are factually represented in the media.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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