Blogs
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                 24 Oct 2024 24 Oct 2024Hope for future treatments for Alzheimer's diseaseReuben is a PhD Student studying at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. 
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                       24 Oct 2024 24 Oct 2024Ethical Responsibilities of Nurses: Exploring Lessons from HistoryThe study of nurses' roles during the Nazi regime is not just a historical enquiry but a crucial learning opportunity for nursing students. It significantly shapes the understanding of the ethical responsibilities inherent in the profession and serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences when caregivers fail to protect life. 
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                 23 Oct 2024 23 Oct 2024Sumbo's Mercy Ship MissionMy sabbatical took me on an epic journey from the city of Manchester to the green country of Sierra Leone. 
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                       21 Oct 2024 21 Oct 2024A recap of our regional Independent Health and Social Care ConferenceLeanne Hume and Michelle Raddings, our Lead Nurses for Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC) in the Northern and Yorkshire and the Humber regions respectively, discuss the recent success of a joint regional IHSC conference. 
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                 17 Oct 2024 17 Oct 2024A milestone for the Older People's ForumA reflection on the Older People's Forums first webinar. 
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                 17 Oct 2024 17 Oct 2024Delirium webinarOn 8th October 2024 the RCN Older People's Forum hosted a webinar discussing delirium. 
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                 16 Oct 2024 16 Oct 2024My first-time experience at RCN CongressPenny McGonagle, member of the RCN Eastern board, relates her thoughts on being new to Congress and nursing. 
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                 16 Oct 2024 16 Oct 2024Sickle cell disease – the final frontier!Even after more than 40 years of raising public awareness of sickle cell disease, extensive education and training of healthcare professionals and the development of specialist services, we’re still witnessing unacceptable standards in nursing practice resulting in avoidable deaths. 
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                       16 Oct 2024 16 Oct 2024Strengthening the voice of GP nursesWith a new pay increase finally approved for 2024-25, Jacqui Neil reflects on what we're doing to support general practice nurses. 
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                 16 Oct 2024 16 Oct 2024Five decades of health, safety and wellbeing at workElspeth Caithness, Chair of the UK Health and Safety Representatives Committee, marks 50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act and what it means for nursing. 
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