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RCN Magazine

Video: PMOS

Clinical
Why it’s time we talked about polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome 

What you need to know about PMOS

Clinical

Widespread, lifelong and often overlooked – here’s what you need to know about PMOS, previously known as PCOS

Working in the heat

Advice

Unforgiving uniforms, outdated heating systems and lack of water stations can create dangerous work environments.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

'Forced marriage isn’t tradition'

People

Dame Jasvinder explains how nursing staff are crucial in the fight against forced marriage and honour-based abuse

Coping with grief while nursing

Opinion

Jodie, a mental health nurse, reflects on the importance of self-compassion and self-care 

What is the NMC proposing for nurse education?

Action

From reducing programme hours to mandating community practice, here’s what the proposals could mean for nursing education, and what the RCN thinks

Physical and mental health: bridging the gap

Clinical

Dulcie reveals the unique ways she brings physical health care into mental health inpatient wards at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

The tiny visitors making a big impact

People

How young and older people are thriving in a life-enhancing nursing home community

Just looking? Inappropriate access to patient records

Advice

From high-profile inquiries to everyday workplace mistakes, concerns are growing about health care staff accessing patient records without a legitimate clinical reason

Events

RCN Annual General Meeting 2026

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RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2026

Glasgow RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2026

RCN Pain and Palliative Care Conference

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RCN and NaTHNaC 9th Joint Travel Health Conference 2026

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RCN Advanced Nurse Practitioner Conference 2026

London

RCN Fertility Nursing Conference 2026

London
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Nursing Live

Birmingham Nursing Live 9 - 10 November 2026 Register Free Today

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