Blogs
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blog posts
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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
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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22 Nov 2024
Passionate about changing the narrative
Nursing support worker Mike shares his story and what being a part of the Royal College of Nursing has given him.
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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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21 Nov 2024
'Hear from Claire' on things health and social care
My journey through Covid-19 and why every story matters
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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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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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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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18 Nov 2024
The independent sector nursing support workforce voice.
Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC) Lead Nurses, Michelle Raddings and Sarah Winfield-Davies have launched a survey for the Nursing Support workforce who work in the Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC) settings to understand the needs of members better.
