RCN Nursing History Now: Spring 2019

Read all about the last remaining memorials to Crimean War nurses, recording the voices of nurses past, chamber-pot taxes in the 1700s and a new book about the Royal London Hospital Nurses League. And discover some charismatic characters from the archives of Northampton General Hospital.

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Digital Engagement and Safeguarding Policy

RCN Library and Museum Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Plan 2024 - 2027

Library and Museum Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan (EDI plan).

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Library Collections Management Policy

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Freedom of Information Follow up Report on Management of Waste in the NHS

This follow-up report presents findings of a Freedom of Information (FOI) survey on waste management by NHS trusts in England. The survey was conducted by the RCN in spring 2017.

RCN Response to the NMC Consultation on re-joining or staying on the register following time away from practice

This policy consultation response is based on an engagement exercise with our members using a range of activities, which included social media and direct communications with RCN Forums, our Professional Nursing Committee and via our regional networks.

International workforce in the UK after Brexit: nursing issues

Given the continuing global nursing shortage and rising demand for health and care services the UK needs to be able to attract nursing staff with the right skills and attitudes to work and remain in the sector,