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'Nursing history goes beyond Nightingale'
We shouldn’t forget the other nurses and midwives instrumental in shaping the profession, says Tamsin Smith from the RCN History of Nursing Forum
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What do witches and nurses have in common?
Professor Nicola Ring’s new research into the Scottish healers and midwives accused of witchcraft 400 years ago reveals secrets about the origins of nursing
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Molly Murphy: the life of an activist nurse
Suffragette, revolutionary and wartime nurse – discover the extraordinary history of nurse Molly
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Prisoner of war to psychiatric nurse
As former psychiatric nurse and nursing historian Professor Peter Nolan returns to the RCN for an upcoming history event, we hear about his fascinating career and how the personal stories of nursing staff can paint a vivid picture of nursing’s past
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Nursing history at home
Explore the RCN’s online history exhibitions from the comfort of your sofa
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Looking back
On 5 July 1948, health care professionals across the UK rolled up their sleeves for a historic day at work - the NHS had arrived
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'Keep pushing yourself'
A placement in Ghana has led to national recognition for Temitope Babajide as she receives the ultimate accolade of being crowned RCNi nursing student award winner 2020
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In conversation with…our student ambassador of the year
Clare Manley has received an RCN award for her amazing efforts as a student ambassador at her university. She reveals what led her to take on, and go to extra lengths in, the role
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Theatre of life
Can theatre and performance enhance nurse education? Nursing student Chelsea Barrett believes it can
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'No amount of studying can prepare you for this'
Student nurse Rose shares her reflections on a winter placement in A&E
