What I do at work: ANP, district nursing
Maria tells us why this is her dream job
Whistleblowing: how am I protected?
Know your rights if you choose to speak up for patient safety
How to be a race ally in nursing
A guide to allyship, plus how to support your colleagues
How to avoid making mistakes on your placement
Seven common errors nursing students might make, and how to prevent them
Violence against nursing staff: government must tackle NHS pressures
Working in the heat
Employers have a duty of care to keep you safe in hot weather
Responding to racism in the workplace
How an RCN member responded to a racially insensitive comment in the workplace
Hydration tips for nursing staff
It's not just during breaks – you need water while you work
NHS and HSC pay consultations results: 3.6% is not enough
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News
RCN student members meet Deputy CNO to help shape professional strategy
Student nurses made their voices heard on the issues affecting students and newly registered nurses, including financial pressures and the challenge of balancing placement hours
Nurses to lead new genomic services, Westminster government announces
Putting nurses at heart of DNA testing and research reflects the skill and expertise of the nursing profession
Corridor care investigation launches following RCN campaign
Official investigators will consult with staff, patients and families about their experiences of “temporary care environments”
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Opinion
What volunteering abroad taught me
Greta shares the different perspective on nursing she gained overseas
Care home nursing: how I think we can work together, better
Katharina's stories demonstrate the valuable knowledge of care home nursing staff
Trans cancer care: addressing inequalities
'We must commit to advocating for a health care system that truly serves everyone'
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Clinical
Sickle cell disease: the essentials
Why all non-specialists need to understand this condition
Stopping smoking: are vapes the answer?
What nursing staff need to know about electronic cigarettes
What nursing staff need to know about weight loss medications
A quick guide to drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro
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Advice
Whistleblowing: how am I protected?
Know your rights if you choose to speak up for patient safety
How to be a race ally in nursing
A guide to allyship, plus how to support your colleagues
How to avoid making mistakes on your placement
Seven common errors nursing students might make, and how to prevent them
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People
Nursing in conflict
What's it like to be a nurse in a warzone?
Get to know the RCN deputy president
Alison Leary's diverse career background, including her work at Millwall FC
Professor Dame June Clark: tributes to a nursing pioneer
Remembered fondly and with admiration by many RCN members, when Dame June spoke, people listened
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Wellbeing
Shifting gears
How to stay well when you’re working irregular hours
Seven steps to overcome imposter syndrome
How to look out for the signs and take care of yourself if you're feeling severe self-doubt
What is vicarious trauma?
Witnessing distressing events can have a lasting impact. Discover the signs
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Career
What I do at work: ANP, district nursing
Maria tells us why this is her dream job
Top tips to prepare for your appraisal
How to plan, plus what should and shouldn't happen during the meeting
What I do at work: advanced ophthalmic emergency nurse practitioner
Grace explains her pioneering role working in emergency care
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Action
Responding to racism in the workplace
How an RCN member responded to a racially insensitive comment in the workplace
NHS 10-Year Health Plan: what it means for you
What we know about planned changes to the NHS in England and how they affect nursing staff
Employment Rights Bill explained for nursing staff
The RCN is pushing the UK government to improve the working rights of its members
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