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RCN President and Council updates



20 blog posts
  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 21 Jun 2024

    Remembering Windrush as we look to the future

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on Windrush Day and our priorities for the future of nursing in the upcoming UK general election. 

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 31 May 2024

    Putting EDI at the heart of the RCN

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on the launch of the RCN's EDI strategy and how consideration, reflection and impactful action on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) will be embedded in the College.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 26 Apr 2024

    Making Progress

    In her latest blog, RCN President Sheila Sobrany explores the progress being made on her key areas of focus, and what to look forward to in May.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 21 Mar 2024

    'We must all be upstanding to help combat racism'

    To mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, RCN President Sheila Sobrany explains what the RCN is doing to tackle racism and how you can help.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 29 Feb 2024

    ‘Delivering transformational change won’t always be easy or comfortable’

    RCN President Sheila Sobrany outlines the work we’re undertaking to realise our ambition to become the truly representative union our diverse profession demands and deserves. 

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 26 Jan 2024

    A new year in nursing

    In her first blog of the year, RCN President Sheila Sobrany sets out her vision for the year ahead.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 24 Nov 2023

    Fighting for the wellbeing of our nursing staff

    Following her celebrations for Nursing Support Workers' Day RCN President Sheila Sobrany writes about how the RCN has spent this month fighting for the wellbeing of its members.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 19 Oct 2023

    Standing up for Black nursing staff

    For Black History Month, RCN President Sheila Sobrany writes about how the RCN is celebrating throughout October, and the continuing struggle for racial justice and equality.

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 21 Sep 2023

    Season change in nursing

    RCN President, Sheila Sobrany looks at the challenges and opportunities in the coming months

  • Sheilabye Sobrany Sheilabye Sobrany 18 Aug 2023

    Your nursing journey starts here

    RCN President Sheilabye Sobrany congratulates those about to start their nursing degree and shares some insight into developments in simulation-based education.