New Managing Director of RCN Publishing appointed

Published: 12 May 2010

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today announced the appointment of Rhonda Oliver as the new Managing Director/Publisher at RCN Publishing. Rhonda will oversee the publication of Nursing Standard, the UK’s best-selling nursing journal, as well as ten leading specialist nursing titles.

Rhonda will be taking over the post on Wednesday 21st July from Linda Thomas, who is retiring this summer. Rhonda is currently Managing Director of the leading scientific publishing house Portland Press and has over 25 years experience as a Publisher.

As Managing Director of RCN Publishing, Rhonda will also be joining the Royal College of Nursing’s Executive Team.

Commenting on the new appointment Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Rhonda to the Royal College of Nursing. We believe Rhonda has the experience, knowledge and passion to oversee this important portfolio of work and to ensure nurses across the UK are kept up-to-date with the latest issues.”

Rhonda Oliver, said:

"I am really looking forward to joining RCN Publishing. It is a wonderful opportunity to oversee such a broad range of publications which are read by nurses throughout the UK.”

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Notes to Editors

The RCN Publishing Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal College of Nursing, the world's largest organisation for nurses. RCN Publishing produces one weekly, eight monthly and two quarterly nursing publications. Nursing Standard, the flagship journal, is the UK's biggest selling weekly for nursing.

For further information, interviews with relevant case studies or illustrations please contact the RCN Media Office on 0207 647 3633, press.office@rcn.org.uk or visit http://www.rcn.org.uk/news/mediacentre.php
 
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the voice of nursing across the UK and is the largest professional union of nursing staff in the world. The RCN promotes the interest of nurses and patients on a wide range of issues and helps shape healthcare policy by working closely with the UK Government and other national and international institutions, trade unions, professional bodies and voluntary organisations.