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1 Oct 2026
Black History Month 2026: Honouring our communities and building an anti-racist future
Chair of the RCN Anti-Racism Sub-Group Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola reflects on the importance of Black History month and why recognising the tremendous contribution of Black nursing must go hand in hand with action to tackle racism and create lasting change.
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1 Oct 2026
Malawi nurses’ call for evidence: the launch of the Malawi Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Developed through the leadership of nurses and midwives in Malawi, and supported by a growing partnership with the RCN, the launch of the Malawi Journal of Nursing and Midwifery marks an important step in strengthening nursing-led research, evidence and professional leadership in Malawi.
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30 Sep 2026
What does career success look like to you?
RCN South East's Rian Gleave considers how a personal approach to career development can boost your professional success.
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29 Sep 2026
Nursing Support Workers can join, get involved and succeed in the RCN
Sharon Mitchel on the important role of Nursing Support Worker members in the RCN.
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28 Sep 2026
"From a Christmas church service to a career I love"
Eve Price shares her inspirational career journey, reflecting on her professional and personal development during 25 years in social care.
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25 Sep 2026
Students are standing up: Reflections on the first RCN student organising workshop
On August 21st, students from across the UK countries converged in Cardiff for the first RCN student organising workshop of its kind.
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23 Sep 2026
The nurse behind the medal
I am donating a medal to the RCN Archive awarded to Harriet Maud Goulder for her service in the First World War. I researched her story and was asked to share a few words with the History of Nursing Forum about her life and why her story meant something to me.
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22 Sep 2026
Swimming in a sea of stories: creating opportunities for children and young people to talk about their pain through storytelling
As a children’s nurse, I’ve listened to and engaged with countless stories told by children, young people and their families as well those told by colleagues. Many of these stories have been ‘pain stories’; stories that reveal something about how pain affects a child’s lifeworld.
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18 Sep 2026
Looking ahead: priorities for the future of nursing
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian outlines his priorities following his re-election, as well as reflecting on our Indefinite Leave to Remain report and our ratios briefing and new resource.
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17 Sep 2026
Advocating, Connecting and Celebrating: Recent Highlights from My Committee Role
Dave Parry shares highlights of his work with the RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee from the past few months.
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