Blogs
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17 Apr 2023
Understanding a rights based approach
The 21st century requires embedding the delivery of care, treatment and services in a rights based approach which places the person in our care at the centre of decision-making.
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13 Apr 2023
Bowel cancer awareness month
April is bowel cancer awareness month, Claire Coughlan reflects on specialist nursing in colorectal cancer.
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13 Apr 2023
Gaining consent – It's a yes or no situation. Think again!
Principles of consent: Guidance for nursing staff
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13 Apr 2023
"My hamster died"
Introducing Rian Gleave, our new Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in the South East.
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13 Apr 2023
Relighting my passion for nursing
With about a month to go until RCN Congress it’s all systems go for me.
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13 Apr 2023
My rewarding career in the care home sector
RCN South East Board Member Rosemary Gorvin discusses her fulfilling career in the independent sector.
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10 Apr 2023
Respect is a two-way street
NW Regional Board Chair, Carmel O'Boyle, on the importance of treating each other with respect.
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6 Apr 2023
Navigating unchartered territory
NW Regional Director Estephanie Dunn's thoughts on the response to the pay consultation.
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6 Apr 2023
Tracing Nurses: A revised guide to research family and local history
This blog promotes the latest version of the History of Forum's guide to tracing nurses. It includes a wide variety of sources for people researching family and local history.
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6 Apr 2023
From RCN Steward Representative to RCN Council member – why you should consider joining the Nursing Support Workers Committee
My branch chair encouraged me to stand for a position representing the northern region on the Nursing Support Workers’ Committee. I’m so glad I ignored my initial worries and went for it.