Doesn’t the Christmas break already feel like a distant memory? The spring term is almost halfway through, but there’s still plenty of time to make it a success. It’s time for a spring refresh with your RCN libraries.
Join an online training session
We’ve got a great programme lined up for you this March. Join our sessions to build the life-long skills to help you smash your assignments this term, the next and beyond.
Know how to evaluate healthcare information (24 February 2026). Build your confidence in choosing reliable healthcare research in our hands‑on workshop.
Easy referencing … in 45 minutes (5 March 2026). Learn to create quick, accurate references with ZoteroBib in this short, stress saving session.
Know how to search CINAHL (18 March 2026). Boost your confidence in finding high-quality evidence by learning how to use the CINAHL database.
Reflective writing with the Royal Literary Fund (26 March 2026). Build your reflective writing confidence with this beginner friendly workshop led by a professional writer. You’ll leave with practical tools you can start using straight away.
View all our upcoming trainings.
Library resources students love
We’re Europe’s largest nursing library. So, it wasn’t easy to pick just 3 resources to support your success. But we have. Check them out:
Using and doing research subject guide
Research skills are essential in health and social care, both for your studies and future career. Our subject guides bring together trusted resources, ebooks, journals and more all in one place.
Royal Marsden Manual Online
Written by nurses and designed for real-life practice, this is a go to for placements and patient care. It’s easy to use, packed with videos and great when you need quick and reliable guidance.
British Journal of Nursing
Journals are essential for evidence based nursing, professional growth and writing your assignments. The BJN is packed with expert clinical advice and research, as well as practical tips to support your learning.
Don’t forget about you
Placement nerves, assignments due the same day, long lectures, personal life … it’s a lot to juggle. Looking after yourself is just as important too. We have resources and regular wellbeing events to support you.
Check our Wellbeing, self care and resilience subject guide
Join us for Time to do yoga (19 February 2026) for breathing techniques and gentle movements suitable for all abilities and bodies.
Remember, we’re here to help
Need help fast? Chat live with a librarian and get your questions answered quickly.
Prefer something more in-depth? Book a one to one with one of our expert librarians for support with database searching or referencing software.
View our upcoming one to one appointments
Take a break with our museum and events
We have two new exhibitions launching soon in Edinburgh, London and online. They explore important issues in prison nursing (Edinburgh) and migration and care (London). The exhibitions are packed full of powerful stories from nurses and nursing history. There will also be exciting events programmes to go with them too.
Join us for the Moved to care launch (London)
Join us for the Prison nursing unlocked launch (Edinburgh or online)
