Industrial action explained
Find out what it means to take industrial action and what statutory requirements must be met for it to be lawful
‘Each vaccination brings promise of a brighter future’
Anna shares her experience of giving the COVID-19 vaccine to people with learning disabilities
Supporting the families of members who’ve died due to COVID-19
Working with employers, we’re helping members’ families make claims under the coronavirus life assurance schemes
Reflective journal writing: how can it help?
Discover the benefits of writing down your thoughts and how to get started.
Starting a mindfulness meditation practice
Jessica explains how starting a meditation practice has supported her wellbeing during the pandemic and offers some tips to those wanting to try it out
Forever changed
Twelve months after critical care nurse Dawn’s emotional plea to panic buyers went viral, she talks about the toll the pandemic has taken on her and how it’s shifted perceptions of the profession
How is the government deciding NHS pay?
The government has confirmed it will use the Pay Review Body process to determine a pay award for NHS staff this summer. Here's how it works
Nursing in a pandemic: your mental health
Daniel Beglin, a student mental health nurse, shares his tips for looking after your wellbeing during lockdown
Legal update: race discrimination and the “all reasonable steps” defence
A recent case demonstrates the importance of employers regularly reviewing and refreshing equality and diversity training to help prevent discrimination in the workplace
ECMO: the machine that breathes for you
Nurse consultant Jo-anne explains how this lifesaving technology is being used to oxygenate the blood of people with severe COVID-19 symptoms
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
COVID-19 variants: our fight for your safety
As new variants of COVID-19 are identified, the RCN is demanding that nursing staff in all settings are adequately protected
Nursing history at home
Explore the RCN’s online history exhibitions from the comfort of your sofa
Healing and rebuilding
The fight for fair pay, supporting wellbeing at work and looking to the future – 12 months on from the start of the pandemic, RCN reps come together at our online conference
Creating a pathway to parliament
Vice chair of RCN Manchester central branch Mark Anthony explains the importance of grassroots activism
Legal update: obstructing trade union activity
A recent case shows employers need to tread carefully when taking action that could impact on trade union activities
No-one should die alone
Lisa Dodd reflects on the difference personalised nursing can make, after working in a role in end of life care set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Proning: your questions answered
Patients in intensive care units are benefiting from an intervention known as proning to help improve low blood oxygen levels
Time to talk vaccinations
Nursing support workers have a vital role in the COVID-19 vaccination programme, says RCN public health lead Helen Donovan
‘I wanted to stand up and improve things for myself and others’
New student member of RCN Council Shaun Williams shares the student causes he’s keen to champion
‘If we can get through this, what can stop us?’
Mental health student nurse James Savage talks about working through the pandemic, getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and staying positive in difficult times
Appy days
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