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Empowering mental health nurses: how psychosocial interventions are changing practice
A new RCN training programme is giving nurses the tools to intervene earlier, support families, and improve outcomes for patients
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Why Newly Registered Nurses Need to Understand Research — Or Risk Being Left Behind
Starting out as a newly registered nurse can feel overwhelming. You’re expected to make independent decisions, provide safe care, and be recognised as a professional in your own right. But many of us don’t always feel confident when it comes to research or evidence — and that can make speaking up harder than it needs to be.
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High turnover, ageing workforce and decline in skilled staff major concern in social care, warns Royal College of Nursing
RCN Head of Independent Health and Social Care Claire Sutton said: “While there has been a small increase in the number of registered nurses working in the sector, high rates of turnover, an ageing workforce, and a decline in skilled staff are major causes for concern."
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My Journey into Activism – and the Future We’re Building
Rhian reflects on how she found her voice in nursing activism, from steward training to strike action, and why the Activism Academy and new activism strategy matter for the future.
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Nuffield Trust report highlights 'devastating consequences' of failure to invest in community nursing
RCN Head of Nursing, Carli Whittaker, said: "Only new and sustained investment can ensure there are enough expert community nurses embedded in every community, and that children and young people get the care they need.”
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General meetings
Details from our annual and extraordinary general meetings
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Care Home Network
We provide members with a supportive environment to share best practice, learn from the latest research, innovation and policy, and help improve care in nursing homes across all clinical settings.
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Greater Manchester Branch Meeting
The December meeting for local members.
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Case studies demonstrating the value of nursing
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is committed to showcasing nurse-led innovation and building nursing's innovation capacity and capability.
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Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing Forum
We provide a community for those working in the field of orthopaedic and fracture trauma care for patients.