Nursing is not a ‘calling’ or a ‘vocation’. It’s a highly skilled and safety-critical profession, requiring remarkable dedication, professionalism and expertise.

Nursing staff work in a vast variety of settings – from GP surgeries and hospitals to care homes and prisons. But no matter where you are, the public trust you in their times of need. They turn to you not only for your care and compassion, but for your knowledge, your training and your skills.

Yet despite your invaluable work, the nursing profession is facing huge challenges. That’s why it’s more important than ever to recognise the incredible skill, dedication and impact of nursing.

Thank you to everybody who joined us in celebrating #NursesDay and calling for every member of nursing staff to receive the recognition you deserve. 

Watch our Nurses' Day video

Our sincere thanks to the nursing staff and patients who made the above film possible. Filmed on location with the support of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. Nightshift scenes filmed at The Hospital Studios. 

RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, and President Bejoy Sebastian share their appreciation for everything our members do.