Blogs
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1 Apr 2026
Demystifying the coroner's court
This blog features Angela's reflections on attending coroner's court to give evidence. Understanding the role of the coroner is any nurse or midwife could find themselves being asked to provide a written statement, or give evidence verbally to the coroner following a death.
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1 Apr 2026
‘The Lady with the Lamp’ – how the 1950s Ladybird book shaped children’s perceptions of nursing.
This blog reflects on how the mid 20th-century Ladybird book on Florence Nightingale shaped a simplified, romanticised version of Nightingale’s story for generations of children. It argues the book reinforced narrow 1950s ideas about gender, class, and who counts in history, leaving out other notable nurses and presenting nursing as young women’s work.
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30 Mar 2026
The realities of preceptorship
RCN Eastern board member Natasha Green writes about her first months working after qualifying as a nurse.
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27 Mar 2026
A day in the life of an RCN convener
Donna-Sue Wright discusses a typical day in her role of RCN convener at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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27 Mar 2026
Protect the 'nurse' campaign
RCN South East Council Member Sally Bassett looks at the next steps in the campaign to protect the 'nurse' title.
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26 Mar 2026
The immense contribution of community nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Christine Callender, Head of Nursing Practice, reflects on how the community nursing workforce must be invested in following COVID-19 and into the future.
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26 Mar 2026
Reconnecting with Purpose: Reflections from the RCN Spring Conference
RCN Rep Jia Amada reflects on their experience at the Spring Joint Reps Conference in Glasgow.
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25 Mar 2026
Baroness Audery Emerton: a life of leadership and service
RCN Fellow Audrey Emerton, Baroness Emerton of Tunbridge Wells died on 27 February 2026. She was involved in the Royal College of Nursing for over 60 years and her wonderful career impacted nurses and nursing in multiple ways. This short tribute marks her contribution as a nurse leader, but also as a kind and supportive person.
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24 Mar 2026
Enhancing outcomes: creating a more integrated, person-centred system
Hear from Benedicta Okpor about her role working in adult social care in the capital, and some of the highlights of her career,
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24 Mar 2026
The gift that builds families: Tackling inequality through inclusion, education and donor engagement
In this blog Lee discusses gamete donation, a clinical procedure but also a profoundly human act of generosity that can change a family’s future forever.
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