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417 blog posts
  • Charlie Rumary Charlie Rumary 14 Dec 2022

    Why striking is the only option for nurses

    On the eve of the RCN's historic strike action, South East nurse Charlie Rumary discusses why he feels strike action is the only option to secure the future of nursing.

  • Professor Nicola Ranger Professor Nicola Ranger 14 Dec 2022

    Striking is the right thing to do

    Patients are at the centre of every decision we’ve made, explains Nicola Ranger, our new Director of Nursing.

  • Geoffrey Walker Geoffrey Walker 10 Dec 2022

    Farewell and thank you South West - you are the best

    Dear All At the RCN EGM on the 29 November a motion of no confidence was passed. Under RCN governance guidance this is not a binding decision. I have nonetheless decided to stand down from the position of Council member for the South West region and Chair of Dorset branch.

  • Pat Cullen Pat Cullen 9 Dec 2022

    Just days to go until our first UK-wide strike

    Pat Cullen shares the week’s news as plans ramp up for our first UK-wide strike action in 106 years.

  • Juliet Adkins Juliet Adkins 1 Dec 2022

    All things Brighton beautiful

    RCN Congress will be held from 14-18 May 2023 at the Brighton Centre on the seafront.

  • Michael Nevill Michael Nevill 1 Dec 2022

    Contemporary issues in abortion

    This blog aims to consolidate some important changes to abortion legislation that has happened in 2022 and describes how this will affect practice.

  • Joanna Vintis Joanna Vintis 1 Dec 2022

    The responsibility we have as qualified nurses to inspire the next generation

    A reflection on how my career has been influenced by student nurses. Encouraging others to look at how to incorporate supporting students into general practice and ensuring support goes from pre-registration to qualified staff.

  • Professor David Sines CBE Professor David Sines CBE 29 Nov 2022

    How integrated care systems present a milestone opportunity for nursing

    RCN Fellow Professor David Sines CBE on the potential for a more comprehensive and co-ordinated health and social care system.

  • Pat Cullen Pat Cullen 25 Nov 2022

    The first strike dates have been announced

    In a week when nursing has once again been named the most trusted profession by the UK public, Pat Cullen shares further details of upcoming strike action.

  • Karin Cannons Karin Cannons 22 Nov 2022

    RCN Congress 2023 - Pain & Palliative Care Forum - Get Involved!

    Apply to be a voting member on behalf of the Pain and Palliative Care forum at the RCN Congress 2023 in Brighton.  This offers an opportunity to represent the views of forum members and bring clinical insight to the debates and voting. It also enables nurses to become more involved in regional and national matters and to raise their profile professionally.