Blogs
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blog posts
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1 May 2026
Protecting our profession
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger celebrates International Workers’ Day and looks ahead to RCN Congress 2026.
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1 May 2026
The quiet skill of care home nurses
RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025 Kirsty Cartin talks about the often unseen but vital role nurses play in care homes.
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1 May 2026
Why becoming an RCN Rep could be a great career step
North West Regional Board Chair Sanjith on what motivated him to become a workplace rep.
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30 Apr 2026
“More Than Missing School”
Dr Elaine Allan - FQNIS, Visiting Research Fellow Robert Gordon University (RGU), School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA) Consultant, Member- National Association School Nurse Academics (NASNA) highlights an important initiative led by Specialist Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) school nurse (SN), Shona Gray in NHS Grampian Scotland, which could be replicated UK wide.
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28 Apr 2026
The Hidden Risks of Nursing: Psychosocial Harm - International Workers’ Memorial Day 2026
Marking International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) 2026, this blog examines the often‑hidden psychosocial risks facing nursing staff and the serious harm caused by work‑related stress. Using workforce data and nurses’ lived experiences, it shows that stress is not an individual failing but a predictable, preventable occupational hazard that affects staff wellbeing, retention and patient safety. Honouring nursing staff means treating psychosocial risk with the same seriousness as physical harm and taking meaningful action to make work safe.
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21 Apr 2026
Considering applying for a forum steering committee? Read this first
This blog will help Royal College of Nursing members understand forum steering committees and apply confidently, offering practical tips to stand out and contribute meaningfully to their specialty.
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17 Apr 2026
My journey with the RCN Catheter Care Guidelines
This blog shares a personal reflection on moving from my long term clinical use of the RCN Catheter Care Guidelines to playing a role in its review. It highlights the importance of lived clinical experience, evolving practice, and the confidence gained in contributing to the review.
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17 Apr 2026
Why every nursing student should go to RCN Congress (at least once)
Josie Gordon, Congress Agenda Committee member, reflects on her first experience of RCN Congress – and why she believes every nursing student should attend.
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17 Apr 2026
A global perspective on diabetes care in South Africa
Reflections from volunteering in Cape Town with young people living with Type 1 Diabetes, exploring health inequalities, cultural awareness, and how global experience shapes compassionate nursing practice and professional growth.
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15 Apr 2026
Restorative supervision and compassionate leadership in prison healthcare
This blog looks at compassionate leadership, and why it matters more than ever in prison healthcare.
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