Read the latest opinions from the RCN in Scotland
28 Jan 2019
The RCN is closely monitoring two legal cases concerning public sector pension schemes for judges and firefighters as the final outcomes may have implications for members in the 1995/2008 NHS Pension Scheme.
11 Jan 2019
It's not something most nurses think about but, says Gillian Knowles, award nominations can reaffirm why the work they do is so important.
13 Dec 2018
The case for change to the pay banding for all health visitors was compelling, says Norman Provan, and the RCN can support members to make a case for individual change through the job evaluation process.
27 Nov 2018
This week marks Scotland’s Digital Health and Social Care week – highlighting the digital health and social care landscape. Digital technology is already transforming the way nursing care is delivered. It's vitally important that all nursing staff are equipped to lead this change, writes Sian Kiely.
9 Nov 2018
In the week that the Scottish Government announces an increase in numbers for nurses and midwives in training, Professor Ian Murray reflects on the impact that getting the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill right could have on ensuring we have the nursing workforce we need in years to come.
7 Nov 2018
As the centenary of the end of the First World War approaches this weekend, Siobhán O'Connor reflects on the experiences in the war of Mairi Chisholm and Elsie Knocker, who joined the Flying Ambulance Corps and set up their own first aid post to be nearer to the frontline.
23 Oct 2018
It's time for change, says Theresa Connor, as she explains the professional and personal reasons why she's joining the 'Ask for more' day of action this weekend.
21 Sep 2018
Senior Charge Nurses are at the heart of safe and effective care. It's time to make them non-caseload holding so they can use their expertise in the right place at the right time, says Bruce Honeyman.
19 Sep 2018
Nurses, health care support workers and midwives know that there’s a direct link between having the time to care and positive patient outcomes. It's time to make sure decision makers hear that message loud and clear, says Stewart Donnelly.
7 Sep 2018
Theresa Fyffe explains how RCN Scotland staff got that feelgood factor helping out with the Cyrenians in Edinburgh.
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