Opinion

Coming together in COVID times

Being redeployed to a post-COVID ward affirmed Audrey's love of nursing

How can we improve the care of D/deaf patients?

Jennifer explains the positive impact good communication can have on D/deaf patients

Áine says NSWs deserve respect for their contribution to patient care

Áine says nursing support workers deserve respect for their contribution to patient care

It’s important to talk about what HCAs do

It’s important to talk about what HCAs do and what would happen if they didn’t do it

Dealing with death

It’s time to prioritise support for nursing students dealing with the death of a patient, says Megan

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

'Long COVID is unpredictable. My symptoms are different each day'

Natasha faces a double diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID. She tells us her story

My long COVID experience

How the virus has changed Kelly’s life

‘A pay rise recognises a job well done’

Nader shows his support for the nursing staff who cared for his father before he died

Racism is a wound

Penny reflects on the importance of coming together to address ongoing issues

Making mental health care a priority for prisoners

Simon reflects on his experience giving evidence to a government committee

‘Stronger, bolder, braver’

Carol says our organising training can help you make the change you want to see happen

'The mortgage broker might as well have laughed in my face'

Carmel explains her struggles to buy a house on her nursing wage

Making your RCN branch meeting a success

Mike shares some inspiration for increasing member engagement at branch level

'Nursing history goes beyond Nightingale'

Tamsin Smith argues there's a rich nursing history before Florence's time

A uniform approach?

NHS workers in England are consulted on proposals for a national uniform