What do witches and nurses have in common?
Research into healers and midwives accused of witchcraft reveals secrets about origins of nursing
NHS pay in England: indicative ballot on industrial action opens on 4 November
Five tips for talking about fair pay
Surviving a COVID coma
Yaw shares his experience of ICU psychosis and gradual recovery
Organising for change: RCN London members' successful drive for improved shift patterns
'My rare condition inspired me to become a women's health nurse'
Finding the black nurses of the Royal Navy
Historian Dr Erin Spinney uncovers the lives and work of enslaved black nurses
Reasonable adjustments
Health ability passports can help nursing staff with disabilities get workplace support
RCN Nursing Awards winners are announced
Helping to tackle vaccine hesitancy
'Being assaulted isn’t part of your job'
RCN steward Phil has created guidance for staff involved in violent incidents
RCN reps during COVID-19
Going the extra mile to support members during the pandemic
Do you have a nursing ancestor?
If there are nurses in your family tree, the RCN library and archive team can help you find them
‘Our son Laurie gave life to four men’
My long COVID experience
RCN launches #winterwellbeing campaign to support members to stay healthy this winter
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News
Organising for change: RCN London members' successful drive for improved shift patterns
Critical care nursing staff have secured a significant investment for additional staff posts and ensured fairer shift patterns.
Care Quality Commission warns of a “tsunami of unmet need”
Annual CQC State of Care report exposes the detrimental impact of nursing staff shortages across health and care.
'Services already unsafe and unsustainable' : RCN responds to Health Minister's claims
As daily COVID-19 cases rise above 40,000 for over a week, the RCN urges government to stop denying pressure on nursing staff
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Opinion
Five ways you could benefit from joining the RCN UK Students Committee
Nominations open for six seats on the Students Committee
'My rare condition inspired me to become a women's health nurse'
Charlotte shares her story of living with PMP
‘Our son Laurie gave life to four men’
When the unthinkable happens, organ donation can provide hope to others
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Clinical
Motor neurone disease explained
Specialist nurse Jan explains the reality of this 'brutal disease'
Get the lowdown on feeding tubes
Ilva says it’s helpful for all nursing staff to have an understanding of feeding tubes
Why gloves aren't always needed
Our guide to using PPE when vaccinating
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Advice
Helping to tackle vaccine hesitancy
RCN activists can reassure members about having vaccines and influence employers to allay concerns
Reasonable adjustments
Health ability passports can help nursing staff with disabilities get workplace support
Do you have a nursing ancestor?
If there are nurses in your family tree, the RCN library and archive team can help you find them
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People
What do witches and nurses have in common?
Research into healers and midwives accused of witchcraft reveals secrets about origins of nursing
Surviving a COVID coma
Yaw shares his experience of ICU psychosis and gradual recovery
RCN reps during COVID-19
Going the extra mile to support members during the pandemic
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Wellbeing
Healing with horses
Equine-assisted therapy offered Amanda a new way of dealing with traumas of the pandemic
Run for your life
Claire and Sharon explain how running helps their mental health
Get your apps together
We’ve found some of the best apps to make the most of your precious time
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Career
Managing the pressures of leadership
Where do pressures come from and what can you do about them?
'It's good to stretch yourself'
Angela and Francine say the nursing associate role has enabled them to expand their skills
Moving learning and development online
Lorraine McLauchlan answers questions on the RCN in Scotland’s new online learning programme
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Action
Flex to retain
Helen supported a member to stay in nursing following cancer treatment
Five tips for talking about fair pay
Speaking to the public about nursing pay? Ged shares his advice
Meet our International Committee
We take a closer look at the committee's work, role and how it functions within the RCN
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