Blogs
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26 Jun 2026
The power of collective action: we can make change happen
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on the power of collective action, our new learning disability nursing review, and recent violence in Northern Ireland.
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25 Jun 2026
Small steps lead to big changes
RCN South East's Rian Gleave on how making smaller dietary changes can build to a better and healthier lifestyle.
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24 Jun 2026
My first one hundred days
Peta Clark reflects on her first 100 days as Regional Director for RCN Northern and Yorkshire & the Humber regions.
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22 Jun 2026
When compassion feels uncomfortable
In this blog, Katharine reflects on autonomy, ethics and leadership in compassionate nursing.
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22 Jun 2026
Holding my post
In this blog Katharine talks about serving as a lamp escort at Westminster Abbey for the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service.
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19 Jun 2026
From Cov to Kyiv
Learning disability nurse and assistant professor Theresa Parker reflects on her recent collaboration with Alfred Nobel University in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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19 Jun 2026
Congress as a portal for opportunities
RCN Eastern board member and learning rep Chinenye Ubah reflects on her experience at RCN Congress 2026.
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18 Jun 2026
CYP nursing: Reflections on joint working in the digital age
Joint working in community children’s nursing is rarely straightforward. It means navigating multiple systems, services and professional perspectives while keeping the child and family at the centre. Technology has made collaboration faster and more accessible, but it has also changed how we connect.
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17 Jun 2026
From nurse to care home manager: My leadership journey in social care
As we celebrate Care Home Open Week, Georgiana reflects on her journey to managing a large care home and leading a dedicated team committed to providing outstanding care.
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17 Jun 2026
Reshaping narratives around care home nursing
General perceptions of care homes and care home nursing are shaped by stories of decline and crisis, reinforcing stigma associated with the sector. However, a visit by RCN Scotland to Burnlea House in Largs demonstrated why this stigma must be challenged, and why care home nursing deserves recognition for its distinct expertise and highly skilled practice.
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