News and features
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Make a difference on the RCN Defence Nursing Forum
Published: 03 April 2012
Make a difference on the RCN Defence Nursing Forum
Join the forum steering committee
Published: 15 July 2011
We have three vacancies on the Defence Nursing Forum Steering Committee this year. The forum welcomes applications for these voluntary posts from members across the UK to help us shape policy and develop practice.
The RCN e-library update
Published: 21 January 2010
The elibrary now has even more resources to help you make a difference to your care, career and workplace, whatever your area of interest. With access 24 hours a day, you are never without the essential information you need.
Military Nurse Co-ordinators: An integral part of the patient care pathway at RCDM
Published: 20 January 2010
Flt Lt Amy Marsden PMRAFNS describes a new concept in which a specialist nurse acts as key facilitator for all military patients, MOD civilians and dependants, improving the patient experience while maintaining the "military bubble". It's a role that is already proving of great benefit to patients and relatives alike.
Princes visit injured comrades at UHBFT
Published: 20 January 2010
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William and Prince Harry have made a private visit to Selly Oak Hospital to visit injured military personnel and meet nursing staff. The Princes were introduced to senior UHB managers, including Chief Executive Julie Moore and Medical Director David Rosser, before being briefed by Lt Col Phil Carter RAMC on the activities of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine.
The Osbournes spring a surprise
Published: 20 January 2010
Here’s Sharon and Ozzie Osbourne with staff from RCDM during a visit to injured service personnel.
Nursing in wartime
Published: 09 November 2009
This article marking Remembrance Day explains how international conflict has compelled both nursing and the RCN to evolve and develop
Specialist post promotes research awareness and expertise throughout the Defence Nursing Service
Published: 22 July 2009
Lt Cdr ELAINE BELL, DNS Research Lead, explains the scope and potential of her role.
Spotlight on the RCN Defence Nursing Committee
Published: 22 July 2009
Meet Laura Hodson and Ruth Truscott
British trauma nurse goes to a small town in Germany and compares notes with the largest American military hospital outside the USA
Published: 22 July 2009
Captain SUZIE ROBINSON visited Landstuhl Regional Medical Centre in Germany in her capacity as a Trauma Nurse Co-ordinator. Here’s what she learned.