Assisted dying bill in England and Wales: what nursing staff need to know 

Conversations around assisted dying are complex, involving many legal, ethical, medical, socio-cultural and religious issues. We’re advocating for safeguards to ensure nursing staff are protected as the bill progresses through the Houses of Parliament

Assisted Dying in Scotland

Information about the legislation on assisted dying currently progressing through the Scottish Parliament.

Guernsey

This branch is open to RCN members working in Guernsey.

Accreditation

The RCN accredits learning and development initiatives for a diverse range of clients who want to guarantee that their initiatives are of the highest quality.

Stay informed about nursing role profiles

Sign up to stay informed about the implementation of updated nursing role profiles across the UK, the upcoming band 5 role review in England or to get more involved in job evaluation activity at your workplace.

Writing Lived Experience with Christie Watson

In this workshop for younger writers (18-30) Christie Watson will guide you through some creative exercises to find your own voice as a writer.

Meet your Congress speakers

Find out who'll be speaking at RCN Congress this year.

Rising from the fire: How Myanmar’s Nursing Students Reached Graduation Against the Odds

Marcus Wootton, Associate Director of the RCN International Nursing Academy, recounts yesterday’s extraordinary graduation ceremony of student nurses in Myanmar who have, against all odds, completed their nursing degrees while Myanmar’s civil war continues. The programme, which the RCN has supported, is the first of its kind worldwide to provide a viable pathway to a new, high quality nursing workforce in a conflict zone.

The Phoenix Nursing Programme: Rising from the fire

On 1 February 2021, the military seized power in Myanmar, prompting health care workers - alongside teachers, civil servants, and students - to join a nationwide civil disobedience movement. Nursing care continued, but it moved underground. The Phoenix Bachelor of Nursing Science was created through partnerships between Myanmar universities and the Royal College of Nursing in the UK. Each theory module is jointly taught by Myanmar faculty and international nursing academics, with subject specialists included. Its aim is simple: to deliver high quality nursing education in conflict affected Myanmar.

Early career nurses network events