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Physical and verbal abuse against nursing staff rising, RCN London Director warns health committee
RCN London Director, Lisa Elliott, speaks at Health Committee meeting on the rise of physical and verbal abuse against nursing staff.
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Bowel Care
Bowel care is a fundamental area of patient care that is frequently overlooked, yet it is of paramount importance for the quality of life of patients. This edition includes updates on best practice and provides guidance for all nursing staff. It incorporates knowledge of bowel function and the essentials of assessment, treatment and management of lower bowel dysfunction. The publication promotes a positive and proactive approach to care delivery for the essential and fundamental needs of bowel function and management of bowel disorders.
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The transformative power of pursuing what you love
Senior staff nurse Delyth Jones, who discovered powerlifting in her 40s, shares how the sport transformed her confidence, wellbeing and career, ultimately taking her from burnout to becoming a Commonwealth Champion.
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RCN student members meet Deputy CNO to help shape professional strategy
Student nurses made their voices heard on the issues affecting students and newly registered nurses, including financial pressures and the challenge of balancing placement hours
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Finding my voice: My journey on the RCN Students Committee
Natasha Green, the former RCN Students Committee Eastern region representative, talks about the great personal and professional benefits the role has given her.
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‘All signs are pointing to a corridor care disaster this winter and ministers must now take urgent steps to keep patients safe’, warns Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said:. "All signs are pointing to a corridor care disaster this winter and ministers must now take urgent steps to keep patients safe."
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Reading’s private nursing service, 1873 to 1940
In keeping with other voluntary hospitals in the late nineteenth century the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH), Reading, introduced a private nursing service. At the time, these were a popular employment option for many nurses. This blog uses the archival records of the RBH to explore the scheme.
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“If you get it right for people with learning disabilities, you get it right for everyone.”
In October 2024 we held our Annual Lecture where Professor Martin Knapp presented his findings from a scoping review we commissioned.
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Honour Roll
Learn more about present and past donors of the RCN Foundation, and the lasting impact their donation has made towards support nursing and midwifery and improving patient care
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My top 5 tips for getting your Will sorted
The RCN Foundation's Tamara Gervasoni shares her Will writing guide
