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‘They’re not just little adults’: the history of children’s nursing
New RCN exhibition 'Once Upon a Time' traces the specialism’s history – from the first children’s hospitals to today’s family-centred care.
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Making the case for facilities time and facilities agreements in the NHS
This guidance sets out the provisions in the Trade Union Act, looks at the benefits of union representation and facilities agreements and restates what the law and good practice say about the issue. It aims to provide you with information to make the case for facilities time and agreements. At the back of this publication, there are also template letters to share with employers to help you make the case.
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CV writing
CV writing advice for nurses and HCAs, including free Nursing CV samples, HCA CV samples, and a CV checking service for members.
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RCN Foundation commissions study to explore the experiences of internationally educated nursing and midwifery staff
LNWH NHS Trust will undertake the study over a two-year period.
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RCN defines nursing support workers and their level descriptors
The new definitions will help support and protect nursing staff, and give clarity to employers and the public. They can be applied across all fields and settings
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Care amongst the chaos
This report outlines the rising incidence of violence against staff and health facilities, and presents accounts from nursing staff working in many war zones. It is grounded in the fundamental principle that health care workers must be protected, not persecuted. It does not align with any side in any conflict. It stands for the right of nurses and other health professionals to deliver care in safety, wherever they are.
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International law must be used to protect nursing staff in conflict zones
An RCN report highlights increasing incidents of violence against staff and health facilities, and accounts from nursing staff working in war zones
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Empowering mental health nurses: how psychosocial interventions are changing practice
A new RCN training programme is giving nurses the tools to intervene earlier, support families, and improve outcomes for patients
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Why Newly Registered Nurses Need to Understand Research — Or Risk Being Left Behind
Starting out as a newly registered nurse can feel overwhelming. You’re expected to make independent decisions, provide safe care, and be recognised as a professional in your own right. But many of us don’t always feel confident when it comes to research or evidence — and that can make speaking up harder than it needs to be.
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High turnover, ageing workforce and decline in skilled staff major concern in social care, warns Royal College of Nursing
RCN Head of Independent Health and Social Care Claire Sutton said: “While there has been a small increase in the number of registered nurses working in the sector, high rates of turnover, an ageing workforce, and a decline in skilled staff are major causes for concern."
