News
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Wales Health Care Support Worker award
Published: 14 May 2013
RCN members are being encouraged to nominate their colleagues in this year’s RCN Wales Nurse of the Year awards.
The RCN Foundation Professional Bursary Scheme is now open
Published: 23 April 2013
RCN Foundation professional bursary scheme
Healthcare Assistant Award Winner
Published: 19 March 2013
Information on the Nursing Standard Nurse of the Year Awards
Do you want to learn more about genetics?
Published: 15 March 2013
Information on the new RCN genetics online resource
A day for everybody
Published: 22 February 2013
Sunday 12 May is Nurses’ Day – the day for everyone working in nursing across the UK to celebrate the best of the profession together.
RCN gives evidence to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Migration inquiry
Published: 20 February 2013
The RCN has contributed to a parliamentary inquiry looking at the Government’s proposals to change migration rules.
New look for First Steps for HCAs
Published: 04 February 2013
The RCN’s online induction programme, First Steps for Health Care Assistants, has a new look and many new features. Now accesible from mobile devices and with a certificate of completion!
The new RCN library - name your space!
Published: 08 January 2013
Work has begun to transform the library at RCN headquarters in London into a modern and vibrant learning space with innovative new resources. Have your say on our proposed names for the new space, or even suggest your own!
HIV/AIDS - what you need to know - continuing professional development online
Published: 20 December 2012
This new learning programme has been developed for registered nurses, student nurses, health care assistants, assistant practitioners, or others working in health care. It is also a helpful general resource for anyone interested in learning more about HIV infection. The learning content provides an overview of the key issues related to HIV and is suitable for those with limited experience with HIV infection as well as for those who want to reinforce their knowledge and skills. It is designed in ‘bite-sized’ sections that learners can work through at their own pace, either in one or several sittings. Learners may work through all sections or simply select those that are most relevant to their needs or interest.
Diabetes essentials - continuing professional development online
Published: 20 December 2012
This learning resource is relevant to all registered nurses, student nurses, midwives and health visitors, health care assistants (HCAs) and assistant practitioners working in any health care setting or nursing specialism. The aim is to provide you with an overview of diabetes and to provide some guidelines on treating patients with this condition as part of the nursing team. There are a some scenarios that you can work that look at different situations involving diabetes.