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Louisa’s Lament: where history meets fiction.
This book review explores the writing of 'Louisa's lament', a novel which sheds light on a group of pioneering nurses in 1880, and the trouble they experienced. For me it was a good read - a fascinating glimpse into history, with resonance for contemporary organisational conflict.
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What is a Professional Lead?
This blog introduces the Professional Lead for long term conditions, Callum Metcalfe-O’Shea, and how he is working with the diabetes forum to support initiatives and improve RCN forum engagement.
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Kerala thoughts and condolences
A devastating landslide has so far claimed the lives of almost 300 people in Kerala, India. Sanjith Nair, a North West Board member who hails from Kerala, was alarmed to hear about how the rain in the southern coastal state caused landslides in the hills of Wayanad district early on Tuesday, whilst many slept. He shares his thoughts.
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Sister Freda Airey S R N: ‘lost at sea’ 12 February 1944
I volunteer with a thriving local history and archive group in my village of Arnside. A recent acquisition is the painstaking research of a resident, documenting every villager who died in WW1, WW2 and the Korean War. My attention was drawn to the only woman in the list, Sister Freda Airey. Who was she? How did she die?
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Students: how to make positive changes at uni and on placement
Going into nursing was not a decision Patrina took lightly, but now her efforts to educate others about learning disabilities and commitment to patients has been recognised with an RCN award
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RCN Council elections: nominations for all seats open
We’re looking for our next RCN Council, President and Deputy President. Could it be you?
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Career inequalities: ‘This can’t be ignored’
White nurses are twice as likely to be promoted than Black and Asian staff. Ruby’s proactively tackling the issue.
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Managing menopause
Research shows almost half of those going through the menopause have difficulties coping with work. But employers can do more to help
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NMC hearings: what to expect
We explain the process and how the RCN is here to support you
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Royal College of Nursing responds to recent far-right race riots
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “Migrant nursing staff are precious members of our communities, hardwired into the very DNA of our health and care services – we ask government to ensure that anybody targeting them pays a very heavy price."
