Blogs
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4 Sep 2026
Supporting the nurses of the future
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on improved financial support for nursing students in England and what more needs to be done to help the future of our profession.
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3 Sep 2026
70 years in the university system - but is our future secure?
In this blog Alison discusses the 70th anniversary of nursing studies at the University Edinburgh.
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1 Sep 2026
NHS reform...the devil is in the detail
The devil is always in the detail and that holds true for today’s announcement from Scottish government about NHS reform.
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28 Aug 2026
Are NHS staff missing out on pay protection following a work related injury (WRI)?
Recent casework in the North West suggests that some employers may not be applying national terms and conditions correctly, potentially leaving members financially disadvantaged after suffering an injury or illness caused by work.
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27 Aug 2026
Why prison officers matter in end of life care
A nurse researcher explores what happens when older people in prison are dying and who is really there with them. Spoiler: it's not always a nurse. Why prison officers matter to end-of-life care and why that matters to us.
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27 Aug 2026
The importance of psychological safety in cancer care
In increasingly complex cancer care environments, psychological safety enables staff to speak up, share concerns and contribute to improvement. This blog examines its importance, recent NHS Staff Survey findings, and how leaders can foster safer, more compassionate teams.
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27 Aug 2026
Rights of unpaid carers: what do you need to know as a nurse?
As a dementia nurse, I find the legal position of unpaid family carers is often misunderstood by the carers themselves.
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25 Aug 2026
Fertility misinformation
Social media can be a valuable source of fertility information, but misinformation can create unrealistic expectations. Better fertility education and access to trusted, evidence-based advice can help people understand their fertility and make informed choices for the future.
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25 Aug 2026
RCN Scotland’s historical connection to a nurse suffragette
Our recent library event on nurse suffragettes has brought to light a possible historical connection between a nurse suffragette and our RCN Scotland HQ in Edinburgh.
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12 Aug 2026
The Power of Community: Why Join the RCN Scotland Community of Practice for Care Home Nurses Working with Older People
Ahead of the fourth session of the Community of Practice for Care Home Nurses Working with Older People, Carol Dale discusses the benefits of joining this growing network.
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