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  • Blue graphic | Lead. Inspire. Govern. Rachel Hollis Rachel Hollis 13 Aug 2025

    Why you should join the Professional Nursing Committee

    Rachel Hollis, Chair of the RCN Professional Nursing Committee, shares her reflections on her time on the committee and encourages other members to put themselves forward for election.

  • Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea 12 Aug 2025

    Championing Neurodiversity in Nursing Practice: Why It Matters for Nursing Staff

    RCN Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions, Callum Metcalfe-O’Shea explains the benefits of neurodiverse-informed care, and why the RCN has developed a new neurodiversity resource for nursing staff.

  • Bejoy Sebastian Bejoy Sebastian 8 Aug 2025

    Not enough: our safety-critical profession deserves more

    RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on the results of the NHS and HSC pay consultations. 

  • Kendal Andreason Kendal Andreason 8 Aug 2025

    Expanding our reach: Introducing the Urgent and Emergency Care Forum

    In healthcare, language matters. It shapes how we think, how we collaborate, and—most importantly—how inclusive we are of the team who make up our diverse and complex system. That’s why we’re excited to share an important update about the Emergency Care Forum: we have changed the name to the Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) Forum.

  • Leanne Patrick Leanne Patrick 8 Aug 2025

    Women members Lead the RCN: tackling underrepresentation in RCN governance roles

    Leanne Patrick, RCN Council member for Scotland, reflects on the importance of tackling underrepresentation in RCN governance structures and invites members to join the Members Lead the RCN webinar series

  • Debra Holloway Debra Holloway 7 Aug 2025

    "It's just..."

    This blog looks at the language used around women's health. Using 'it's just...' to normalise them; consequently leading to delays in reporting, diagnosis and treatment.

  • Dr. Caitlin Medlock Dr. Caitlin Medlock 6 Aug 2025

    Hidden expertise: making education in nursing and midwifery visible

    When nursing and midwifery education transitioned from an apprenticeship model to degree-level education in the late 1990s, it marked a significant shift in how the professions were prepared for practice.

  • Lucy Garuba Lucy Garuba 6 Aug 2025

    Nurse of 2030: No Job Description Can Contain Them

    The nursing profession is undergoing a seismic shift. Gone are the days of predictable career ladders and gold-watch retirements.

  • Mo Ibrahim Mo Ibrahim 5 Aug 2025

    Confronting glioblastoma: advances in treating aggressive brain cancer

    This Blog reflects on the progress in Glioblastoma treatment over the past decade and explores current advances and trends in clinical trials.

  • James Maddocks James Maddocks 4 Aug 2025

    Rethinking a dementia journey

    For people living with dementia, a healthcare journey can feel confusing, overwhelming, and frightening whether it's a routine appointment or a blue-light emergency. For staff, especially those in transport or emergency care, supporting someone with cognitive impairment can be equally complex, particularly under pressure.

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