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  • Unhealthy liver Donna Blinston Donna Blinston 20 May 2026

    Liver disease isn’t just about alcohol

    Liver disease is one of the fastest rising causes of premature death in the UK, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. In this blog, a Hepatology Advanced Nurse Practitioner challenges the myth that liver disease is only caused by alcohol, explores its many overlapping causes, and explains why 75% of people are still diagnosed too late.

  • Helen Kirk Helen Kirk 19 May 2026

    From global service to island practice: My journey in occupational health nursing

    This blog explores occupational health nursing through a global lens, sharing practical insights from the Cayman Islands on workforce wellbeing, prevention, cultural awareness, and how small, context-driven interventions can improve staff health and healthcare outcomes. 

  • Professor Jane Ball Professor Jane Ball 19 May 2026

    Where are the jobs for newly registered nurses?

    Professor Jane Ball, Director of the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence explains why governments must invest in nursing to solve the systemic issues facing health and care. 

  • Sarah Cato Sarah Cato 19 May 2026

    Defining excellence in practice: The new emergency care nursing competency framework

    We are pleased to announce the publication of the updated Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Emergency Care: Level 1 and 2—a streamlined, contemporary resource designed to support nurses working across urgent and emergency care settings.

  • Bejoy Sebastian Bejoy Sebastian 15 May 2026

    Valuing our global profession

    RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on International Nurses’ Day and looks forward to RCN Congress 2026.

  • Brenda Rushe Brenda Rushe 15 May 2026

    Why is this guide needed?

    The CIRCLE study (2022-2024) was developed to address the issue that many older LGBTQ+ people face significant barriers and inequalities when engaging with social care services in the UK. 

  • Professor Diana Greenfield FRCN RN PhD Professor Diana Greenfield FRCN RN PhD 13 May 2026

    Hybrid nursing leadership: not a luxury, but a safety requirement

    Modern nursing is too complex to be led at a distance. If authority is separated from clinical and professional credibility, safety is weakened, not strengthened.

  • Sally Bassett Sally Bassett 13 May 2026

    Insights into being an Elected Council member

    Sally Bassett shares her insight into RCN Council and what opportunities are available for members to lead.

  • Tamsin Fletcher-Salt Tamsin Fletcher-Salt 12 May 2026

    DUKPC 2026: A flying visit to Liverpool

    Tamsin talks about her attendance at Diabetes UK as a speaker and attendee.

  • Sharon Mitchel Sharon Mitchel 11 May 2026

    Together we rise: 25 Years of NSW membership

    A Message from Sharon Mitchel, RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee Chair.

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