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How volunteering can change your life and career
From the UK to Cambodia: Greta shares what she learnt from volunteering as a registered nurse
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'I loved my care home placement'
On the brink of becoming registered, nursing student Tyler reflects on a pivotal placement in a care home where the reality far exceeded expectation
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First time at Congress? Prepare for a memorable week
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never been – or even heard of – RCN Congress before, you'll get so much out of your first visit, says Sunil
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Going from student to nurse: ‘Know you can do this’
Lucy reflects on the challenges she’s overcome during her transition from student to newly registered nurse, and how a bit of self-belief goes a long way
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Making mental health care a priority for prisoners
Simon reflects on his experience giving evidence to a government committee on mental health care in prisons
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Students: how to make positive changes at uni and on placement
Going into nursing was not a decision Patrina took lightly, but now her efforts to educate others about learning disabilities and commitment to patients has been recognised with an RCN award
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Making your RCN branch meeting a success
Mike Smith, Chair of the RCN Outer South West London Branch, shares some inspiration for increasing member engagement at branch level
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‘Stronger, bolder, braver’
Carol says our organising training can help you make the change you want to see happen
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‘Be proud of the difference you make’
Emilia says it’s important to talk about what health care assistants (HCAs) do and what would happen if they didn’t do it
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'What I do is essential to the nursing team'
Áine says nursing support workers deserve respect for their contribution to patient care
