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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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From Cov to Kyiv
Learning disability nurse and assistant professor Theresa Parker reflects on her recent collaboration with Alfred Nobel University in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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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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Personal injury
Find out how you can get legal advice and representation for personal injuries sustained at work, or outside work.
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Nurse Education in the Higher Education Economic Recession
This free webinar will examine how the higher education economic recession is shaping nurse education across the UK, including its impact on programmes, staff, students and the long‑term nursing pipeline.
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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
