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Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead
As 2025 comes to a close, Sarah Dodsworth, Regional Director for RCN Northern and Yorkshire & the Humber Regions, reflects on an extraordinary year and shares what’s next.
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From the Archives: Are nursing textbooks useful or wise?
This blog series will delve into the oldest of the RCN’s historical book collection, exploring the ways in which nursing was taught in the past. Herbert E Cuff’s 1896 ‘Lectures on Medicine to Nurses’ is one such example.
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Elderly being cared for in corridors 'source of national shame', says Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “These devastating findings mirror the testimony of nursing staff about the lack of dignity afforded to the elderly. No one, let alone those at their most vulnerable, should be forced to receive treatment in corridors and other inappropriate spaces. It is unsafe, utterly demeaning and should be a source of national shame."
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Traction Principles and Application
The use of apparatus to apply traction to injured limbs has played an important role in the treatment of patients with fractures for centuries. This updated guidance provides information on applying traction and caring for patients safely whilst traction remains in place. It also reflects the variation in the application of traction across the UK.
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Holding my post
In this blog Katharine talks about serving as a lamp escort at Westminster Abbey for the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service.
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When compassion feels uncomfortable
In this blog, Katharine reflects on autonomy, ethics and leadership in compassionate nursing.
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‘The RCN isn’t just a college for nurses – it’s a college for nursing’
Sharon Mitchel reflects on growing recognition, inclusion and professional respect for nursing support workers
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RCN warns of workforce shortages causing nightmares and panic attacks
We’re calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce as nursing staff's stress levels hit an eight-year high
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RCN report reveals scale of Wales nursing crisis and urgent steps to stabilise the workforce
Nursing in Numbers 2025 shows high vacancy levels, heavy reliance on agency staff and widespread unpaid extra hours.
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RCN demands urgent action by governments as future of nursing at risk
A petition signed by thousands has been delivered to the Treasury, urging action to fix the broken finance system for nursing students
