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  • 15 Nov 2022 Bulletin Clinical

    Carbon monoxide poisoning: what nursing staff need to know

    Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often misdiagnosed. Here's how you can protect yourself and those you care for

  • 5 Jul 2022 Bulletin Clinical

    Care for trans patients: what nursing staff need to know

    Access to care for trans and non-binary patients

  • 13 Aug 2025 Students Advice

    Help! I’m starting a placement

    Owena Simpson, the RCN’s Head of Education, highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid as a student and what can be learnt along the way

  • 6 Oct 2023 Opinion Pain and Palliative Care Forum End of life care Nursing support workers

    The best death possible

    Senior health care assistant Steph talks about the challenges and the immense privilege of working in palliative and end-of-life care.

  • 1 Oct 2024 Opinion

    Reflecting on the race riots: a Muslim health worker's perspective

    Head of Midwifery Rukeya reflects on the recent race riots, how they affected nursing staff, and what we can all do to make health care settings inclusive

  • 26 Oct 2022 Bulletin Opinion

    5 reasons to stay in the NHS pension

    Increasing numbers of NHS staff are choosing to opt out of the pension scheme amid the cost-of-living crisis. RCN National Officer Team Leader Chris Musgrave shares the top things to consider before making this decision.

  • 9 Aug 2023 Career

    Independent care consultancy: ‘Every decision will be yours’

    What does an independent care consultant do and could it be a good next step for you? Steve Watson shares his experience of the role and advice for getting started.

  • 31 Mar 2023 Advice Fair Pay for Nursing

    Pension abatement: what you need to know 

    The UK government says it’ll consult on making changes to pension abatement permanent as part of its pay offer to NHS staff in England. But how will this affect you and why should you care? Chris Musgrave, RCN National Officer Team Leader explains.

  • 25 Apr 2023 Advice Activists Activists

    Five ways to be a good LGBTQ+ ally

    Find out how to support your colleagues with RCN rep Billy's top tips, from avoiding assumptions to speaking out

  • 13 Oct 2022 Bulletin Activists History of Nursing Forum History

    Nursing on the factory floor

    From coal mines to factories, Tracey explains how occupational health nursing has evolved with the times