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We are over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students working together to advance our profession.
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RCN members will soon be able to vote for who they want as President, and as Council representatives
Investment in nursing workforce and improvements to IT infrastructure must come first, says RCN
Every day, nursing staff are up against unsafe staffing levels, crumbling standards and low pay.
Get in the fight and join over half a million passionate nursing staff campaigning for fair pay and safe staffing.
Lorna's career nursing patients with polio, before nursing the first open heart surgery patient in Northern Ireland and later becoming a respected nurse tutor
The quest to get the right PPE for the women at work
Elizabeth on the time she saved a life in the road, her passion for learning, and wanting to make her daughter proud
Dilla, a nurse lecturer, says we should be cheering on these students to help them reach their full potential
Unforgiving uniforms, outdated heating systems and lack of water stations can create dangerous work environments. Employers have a duty of care to keep you safe in hot weather
Sharon Mitchel reflects on growing recognition, inclusion and professional respect for nursing support workers
What nursing staff need to know about ticks, and the disease some of these tiny spider-like creatures carry
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Page last updated - 27/05/2026