Blogs
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2 Apr 2026
Safe nurse staffing levels are critical to Scotland’s health
Our manifesto includes a call for the introduction of mandatory minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for all health and care settings. Without safe nurse to patient ratios, people are being put at risk.
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2 Apr 2026
PCOS, nursing workforce pressures and the case for stronger women’s health services
I this blog Esther talks about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, nursing workforce pressures and the case for stronger women’s health services.
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2 Apr 2026
The courage and dignity of the nursing profession
RCN President, Bejoy Sebastian reflects on recent moments of solidarity, pride and inspiration from nursing staff in the UK and internationally.
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1 Apr 2026
Demystifying the coroner's court
This blog features Angela's reflections on attending coroner's court to give evidence. Understanding the role of the coroner is any nurse or midwife could find themselves being asked to provide a written statement, or give evidence verbally to the coroner following a death.
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1 Apr 2026
‘The Lady with the Lamp’ – how the 1950s Ladybird book shaped children’s perceptions of nursing.
This blog reflects on how the mid 20th-century Ladybird book on Florence Nightingale shaped a simplified, romanticised version of Nightingale’s story for generations of children. It argues the book reinforced narrow 1950s ideas about gender, class, and who counts in history, leaving out other notable nurses and presenting nursing as young women’s work.
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27 Mar 2026
A day in the life of an RCN convener
Donna-Sue Wright discusses a typical day in her role of RCN convener at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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27 Mar 2026
Protect the 'nurse' campaign
RCN South East Council Member Sally Bassett looks at the next steps in the campaign to protect the 'nurse' title.
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26 Mar 2026
The immense contribution of community nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Christine Callender, Head of Nursing Practice, reflects on how the community nursing workforce must be invested in following COVID-19 and into the future.
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26 Mar 2026
Reconnecting with Purpose: Reflections from the RCN Spring Conference
RCN Rep Jia Amada reflects on their experience at the Spring Joint Reps Conference in Glasgow.
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25 Mar 2026
Baroness Audery Emerton: a life of leadership and service
RCN Fellow Audrey Emerton, Baroness Emerton of Tunbridge Wells died on 27 February 2026. She was involved in the Royal College of Nursing for over 60 years and her wonderful career impacted nurses and nursing in multiple ways. This short tribute marks her contribution as a nurse leader, but also as a kind and supportive person.
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