Blogs
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blog posts
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28 Apr 2025
Where's Dianne? RCN Congress 2025
How members can meet the History of Nursing Forum Chair at Congress and find out about what the Forum are involved in.
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28 Apr 2025
Do you have a history of nursing HIV-AIDs story to share?
Find out who our HIVStory oral history project interviewers are and where they are based, for our latest History of Nursing Forum project.
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28 Apr 2025
International Workers Memorial Day 2025
Vicky Brotherton, Chair of the UK Health and Safety Representatives Committee remembers all the nursing staff who have lost their lives, become disabled, suffered injury, or been made unwell by their work.
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24 Apr 2025
Emotional Intelligence for Nursing Older People
This blog explores the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in providing compassionate and effective care for older adults. EI is a critical skill in geriatric nursing, helping nurses manage the emotional and psychological needs of older patients.
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24 Apr 2025
ATTD 2025: Technological Innovation and Collaborative Care
Nurses specialising in diabetes need to be aware of the technological advancements for treatments impacting patient care. Here in this blog, Amanda Williams Vice Chair for the Diabetes Forum, summarises the key findings from the The 18th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments.
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24 Apr 2025
Global Health Nursing: It's not them, it’s us.
Head of the International Academy, Elsa Afonso reframes how we should understand internationalism and global nursing.
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23 Apr 2025
From ICU to Impact: My Journey into the GPN Specialist Practice Qualification
In this Blog La Toya De Freitas talks about her journey as a GPN and how she enrolled onto the SPQ course.
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23 Apr 2025
History of Orsett Workhouses and Orsett Hospital, Essex
This Blog looks at the history of Orsett Hospital in Essex developed from a workhouse built in 1837 to a 500 bed acute hospital. This blog highlights how many hospitals developed from workhouses and by using Orsett as an example I hope it will inspire readers to research their own local hospital history.
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23 Apr 2025
The value of volunteering: 'Its given me the opportunity to become the best nurse I can be'
RCN Fellow and Crisis volunteer Jason Warriner highlights the impact and power of volunteering.
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22 Apr 2025
Elder abuse
This blog examines the issue of elder abuse, a hidden crisis affecting vulnerable older adults. It highlights the role of nurses in detecting signs of abuse and advocating for the safety and well-being of older patients, which is crucial in safeguarding their dignity and rights.
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