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What
Major advances in medicine, changes in the NHS and the growth of nursing specialisms and research have changed the role of nursing dramatically in the last 100 years.
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Who
From Victorian times to the present day, the image of the nurse has taken on many roles in our imagination.
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Now
Since we were set up by a group of hospital matrons, the Royal College of Nursing has seen great changes. Today we are an influential nursing community where equality, diversity, human rights and inclusion and fundamental to nursing care.
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How
Over the last one hundred years the RCN has played an essential role in nursing education, improving standards and providing ongoing training.
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Then
The First World War led to a hugely increased demand for nurses. At this time nursing training was unregulated and any hospital could establish a training school and set its own standards. In addition, thousands of ordinary women volunteered to help the war effort in the Voluntary Aid Detachments (VADs).
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We carry the torch
RCN staff embarked on an epic journey in 2016 to celebrate our centenary and raise money for the RCN Foundation.
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Centenary film
Discover how we have grown to support over 430,000 members.
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Townswomen's Guild
We're honoured to receive a traditional marching banner from the Townswomen's Guild, to celebrate our 100th anniversary.
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Looking after yourself
Looking after yourself
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Care on Camera
As part of the centenary celebrations, the College has launched a photography competition in collaboration with the Royal Photographic Society (RPS).
