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14 Jan 2026
Reflecting on Our Foundations: A Recent Review of the NRN Handbook
As the Royal College of Nursing’s Professional Lead for Acute and Emergency Care and Defence Nursing—and as the lead for our Early Career Nurses Network—I am pleased to share reflections following a recent review of our Newly Registered Nurses (NRN) Handbook, a resource that continues to play a central role in supporting nurses at the start of their professional journey.
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12 Jan 2026
Reflecting on another remarkable year for the RCN Diabetes Forum: A Chair’s perspective
In her first blog as official Chair of the RCN Diabetes Forum, Amanda Williams reflects on the work of the Diabetes Forum over 2025 highlighting what hard work and determination can do to champion the voice of nursing.
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12 Jan 2026
The cost of courage and the call for cultural change at the RCN
Dr Ruth Oshikanlu, Dr Cecilia Anim and Dr Lola Oni, members of the RCN Anti-Racism Subgroup, lay out the context of racism in nursing and what an anti-racist RCN would look like.
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9 Jan 2026
A New Year begins
RCN South East Board Chair Michael Fanning welcomes in 2026.
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9 Jan 2026
A year of progress: the RCN’s reflections on CYP nursing
2025 was an inspiring year for Children’s Nursing within the RCN. Despite workforce pressures, policy change, and rising acuity in paediatric services, our community has remained unwavering in its commitment to improving the lives of babies, children, young people and their families.
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6 Jan 2026
Why nurses must prioritise gut health
As nurses, we dedicate our lives to caring for others—but in the process, our own health often takes a back seat. One area we can't afford to overlook is our gut microbiome.
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5 Jan 2026
Strengthening the Voice of Cancer Nursing: A Year of Connection, Collaboration and Collective Actions
In this blog, the RCN's UK Professional Lead for Long-Term Conditions, reflects on the 2025 year for the RCN Cancer Forum and the incredible work they have completed to support members working across cancer care settings in the UK.
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5 Jan 2026
Pioneers of Mental Health Nursing - Chris Atha
This blog discusses the influence of Chris Atha on the development of Liaison Psychiatry, Community Psychiatric Nursing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and collaborative research.
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2 Jan 2026
A time to look forward for nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger looks forward to 2026 and outlines the key areas of focus for the RCN.
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2 Jan 2026
Much to be done this New Year
A blog from our Regional Board Chair.
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