RCN President and Council updates
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6 Jul 2023
A defining moment for nursing and the NHS
RCN President, Sheila Sobrany reflects on the 75th anniversary of the NHS and our upcoming AGM.
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26 May 2023
Nursing in the spotlight at #RCN23
RCN President Sheila Sobrany shares her highlights from RCN Congress 2023, where thousands of members engaged in debates, discussions, and decision-making.
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29 Mar 2023
A month of inspirational member action and results
RCN President Sheila Sobrany reflects on a busy month packed with inspirational stories of members coming together to represent their commitment to the nursing profession and celebrate their diversity.
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16 Feb 2023
Represent, inspire and empower
RCN President Sheila Sobrany sets out her vision for her role.
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23 Dec 2022
Returning to the beginning - Starting with the end in mind
Denise Chaffer reflects on her time as RCN President and congratulates incoming President Sheila Sobrany.
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24 Oct 2022
We must work together to transform the RCN
RCN President Dr Denise Chaffer reflects on the findings of the recent independent review into RCN culture and sets out the need for both immediate actions and transformational change.
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23 Sep 2022
A moment of great sadness, representing the RCN at the funeral of our patron Her Majesty the Queen
RCN President Dr Denise Chaffer reflects on the ongoing work of the College, which has its roots in our Royal Charter.
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21 Jul 2022
Considering the cost of harm
Dr Denise Chaffer, RCN President, reflects how reducing preventable harm costs could contribute to a safer nursing workforce and delivering safe quality care.
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14 Jul 2022
Demanding more for nursing
Carol Popplestone, Chair of RCN Council, updates members on how we continue to fight for the rights of nursing staff across the UK.
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30 Jun 2022
A vision of possibilities for nursing by 2033
Dr Denise Chaffer, RCN President, sets out how we can work together to achieve a possible vision for the next ten years and urges the government to announce this year’s pay award without further delay.