Blogs
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28 Oct 2026
From student to nurse: Diabetes and daily practice in the world of registered practice
In this blog, Helena Petrisor, diabetes forum committee member and newly registered nurse, talks about the transition from student to registered nurse and how she is applying her knowledge of diabetes to her practice.
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28 Oct 2026
From yellow brick roads to nightingale codes: A leadership journey through change 281026
This blog explores the evolution of leadership from personal growth and discovery to professional practice grounded in nursing values and standards. It reflects on navigating complexity, embracing change, and leading with compassion, courage, and authenticity while remaining true to the principles of the Nightingale legacy.
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23 Oct 2026
Investing in the health and wealth of the nation
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the Northern Ireland pay ballot, looks ahead to the upcoming UK Budget and urges the Westminster government to invest in nursing.
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22 Oct 2026
Lung cancer screening in Wales – where we are now and how we got there
This blog will explain how Wales is on the verge of launching a national lung cancer screening programme. Following a pilot in Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, the evaluation recommended the screening should be rolled out across Wales with some changes which were accepted, including lowering the criteria age from 60 to 55.
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22 Oct 2026
Part 1 - Why personal care can be distressing
This blog looks at using therapeutic engagement to support personal care in dementia and why personal care can be distressing.
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22 Oct 2026
Part 2 - Reframing "Resistance to care"
This blog emphasises the importance of person-centred, therapeutic engagement, trust-building, and involving people with dementia in their care.
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22 Oct 2026
Part 3 - Communicating during care
This blog explores how recognising communication cues, assessing pain and taking time to build trust can reduce distress and improve person-centred dementia care.
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22 Oct 2026
Nursing at night: What history can teach us
Night shifts are an integral part of nursing – but the experience of delivering care at night has been overlooked by historians. In my new research project, I will ask: how might exploring past experiences of night nursing help improve working conditions of nurses today?
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20 Oct 2026
Band 5 success for RCN members on the Western Isles
An integrated nursing team working across hospital and community settings on the Isle of Barra tells us about their successful rebanding under the band 5 review.
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20 Oct 2026
Trauma informed fertility care: Putting compassion at the centre
Fertility treatment is often described as a journey, but for many it is shaped by uncertainty, loss and emotional vulnerability. Trauma informed care recognises that distressing experiences influence how patients engage with treatment, interpret clinical interactions and feel safe within healthcare environments.
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