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History of Nursing Forum

Preserving and sharing nursing history

Student nurses in classroom c.1950. black and white photograph. Six young women wearing white uniforms and caps, sat at desks with textbooks open, taking notes. Posters on the wall and ink bottles on the desks. Two of the women are black. The original image was from a West London photographer and is likely from the Ealing / Acton area.
We aim to protect, preserve, share and cherish nursing heritage and support and promote member interest in nursing history.

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Meet the team

Find out more about our committee members and the forum professional lead
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Volunteer opportunity: HIVstory

Expressions of interest to take part in this project will close on Monday 9th December 2024
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Nurses in red: Wikipedia project

An overview of the History of Nursing Forum Nurses in Red: Wikipedia Project. 

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Read the latest views on the history of nursing

Consultations

We welcome your views. Have your say on the latest consultations

Forum Library Subject Guide

Library subject guide

Discover key history of nursing information resources including books, reports and journal articles
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Nursing History articles

Check the latest RCN Bulletin history of nursing articles
Public Health events

Events

Upcoming history of nursing conferences, workshops and study days

History of Nursing exhibitions

Exhibitions

We co-curate these with the RCN Library and Museum

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RCN Facebook groups are a place where you can get involved in honest and open discussions on the issues that affect you and your field of practice. This group is for all things related to the history of nursing.
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