Cost-of-living crisis: 'This is a fight for the pay you deserve'
Nursing support staff are facing financial pressures. It's time to fight back
‘I’m not the only nurse who’s had to file for bankruptcy’
Zoe* thought becoming a nurse would offer security, but instead she was overwhelmed with debt
New analysis supports RCN Fair Pay for Nursing campaign calling for a restorative NHS pay award
‘I like to see the potential in people’
Ashton says watching people’s confidence grow is one of the best things about her role
COVID-19 sick pay changes 'neglectful and unfair' with cases on the rise
Calling time on overworking
Working extra time at the end of each shift can have a detrimental effect on wellbeing
'You're on camera'
How bodycams can help staff feel safer
Union law changes are 'undemocratic and unsafe'
Genomics: become a DNA detective
Exploring your patients' family tree could help you provide more tailored care
Care or control?
The complex history of learning disability nursing
Top tips for digital appointments
'We must end nurse exploitation'
Zeba says it’s time to demand more for overseas nursing staff
‘This is my dream job’
How Claire built her career and why she loves working in a nursing home
'Some nurses are effectively working for free'
International nursing staff face 'bullying tactics' and unfair fees
Five ways to combat compassion fatigue
Black and Asian nurses overlooked for promotion due to structural racism, RCN research reveals
Nursing our planet
Environmentally friendly, sustainable health care should be a priority for all of us
'Your profession saved my life'
Poet Michael Rosen talks about the care nursing staff showed him during his COVID-19 recovery
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News
Public sector pensions: our legal action moves forward
A judge has approved our right to challenge the UK government’s reduction in the value of the new pension schemes for NHS employees and other public sector workers.
RCN responds to appointment of new Health Secretary
Steve Barclay’s imminent decision on NHS pay will send the ‘first and greatest signal’ of his desired relationship with nursing staff.
COVID-19 sick pay changes 'neglectful and unfair' with cases on the rise
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced changes to the way COVID-19-related sickness absence and self-isolation will be managed for NHS staff in England.
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Opinion
Moving on from a mistake
Blame culture doesn't help anyone, says Carol
'Hello, my name is...'
Nursing students at Northumbria University now have their names embroidered onto uniforms
‘I’m not the only nurse who’s had to file for bankruptcy’
Zoe* thought becoming a nurse would offer security, but instead she was overwhelmed with debt
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Clinical
Care for trans patients: what nursing staff need to know
Why are trans and non-binary patients struggling to access gender-affirming care?
Genomics: become a DNA detective
Exploring your patients' family tree could help you provide more tailored care
Heal! Meet Teddy the dementia therapy dog
Could pets in clinical settings improve patient wellbeing?
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Advice
How to maximise your income and cut costs
Advice to tackle the cost-of-living crisis from the RCN’s new income maximisation officer
Legal update: am I protected against detriment short of dismissal if I take part in industrial action?
A recent tribunal case raises questions the legal protection afforded to striking workers
Unexpected debt?
Find out how RCN Welfare Services could help
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People
Meet Denise Kelly
Your new chair of the RCN Trade Union Committee
‘I like to see the potential in people’
Ashton says watching people’s confidence grow is one of the best things about her role
'Nurses' skills are transferable and precious'
The charity that nurse João founded helps bring hope to people in South Asia
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Wellbeing
Calling time on overworking
Working extra time at the end of each shift can have a detrimental effect on wellbeing
Five ways to combat compassion fatigue
Top tips on understanding and overcoming empathy-sapping exhaustion
A juggling act: managing your time effectively
Three active RCN members tell us how they juggle their professional and activist duties
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Career
How to be a confident public speaker
Tips to help boost your career and share your perspective
‘This is my dream job’
How Claire built her career and why she loves working in a nursing home
Home advantage: the benefits of care home placements
Find out why they're a unique and positive learning environment
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Action
Cutting thru the noise
Here’s how members are using this ThruText technology to create change
'You're on camera'
How bodycams can help staff feel safer
Safe staffing for community nursing
We're calling for existing safe nurse staffing levels legislation to be extended
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