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Nursing history: the first male nurses
Who were the first men on the general nursing register? Dr Stuart Wildman, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, finds out
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Getting staffing levels right
How e-rostering is helping hospitals improve patient care by having the right staff, in the right place at the right time
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Celebrating BAME nursing history
In recognition of the incredible diversity of our nursing workforce, the RCN Library and Archives team has uncovered stories of black, Asian and minority ethnic nurses from decades past
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The power of empathy
Helen Thompson reflects on how her experiences as a patient have helped shape her practice
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Eliza’s lessons: infection control in 1887
How did nursing staff deal with infectious diseases in the 19th century? This nursing student’s notes reveal parallels with the COVID-19 pandemic
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Nursing history at home
Explore the RCN’s online history exhibitions from the comfort of your sofa
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Looking back
On 5 July 1948, health care professionals across the UK rolled up their sleeves for a historic day at work - the NHS had arrived
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In good hands
Fresh from her appearance on TV’s Dragon’s Den, paediatric nurse Antonia explains what drove her to create a cream for hard-working hands, and how her business gives back to nursing
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Industrial action explained: what happens before nursing staff can strike?
Find out what it means to take industrial action and what statutory requirements must be met for it to be lawful
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Renal team is patient's choice
Alison Cairns explains how empowering patients following a diagnosis of kidney disease is at the heart of her work
