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Belinda’s legacy of learning
Sally reflects on her first health care role working alongside inspirational care assistant Belinda
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HIV: where are we now?
Consultant nurse and RCN Fellow Dr Matthew Grundy-Bowers reflects on the breathtaking advances in treatment 40 years since the discovery of HIV – but warns that we must not become complacent.
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How volunteering can change your life and career
From the UK to Cambodia: Greta shares what she learnt from volunteering as a registered nurse
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'I loved my care home placement'
On the brink of becoming registered, nursing student Tyler reflects on a pivotal placement in a care home where the reality far exceeded expectation
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Students: how to make positive changes at uni and on placement
Going into nursing was not a decision Patrina took lightly, but now her efforts to educate others about learning disabilities and commitment to patients has been recognised with an RCN award
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Community nursing: ‘They come in as a patient and leave a friend’
From empathy and team work to taking bloods, Melaine Stronge talks through her role as a senior health care assistant working with patients with life-limiting illnesses
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Sign, speech and symbols: using Makaton in nursing
Discovering Makaton as a nursing student inspired Claire to harness the power of social media to help make health care more accessible for all
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First time at Congress? Prepare for a memorable week
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never been – or even heard of – RCN Congress before, you'll get so much out of your first visit, says Sunil
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Going from student to nurse: ‘Know you can do this’
Lucy reflects on the challenges she’s overcome during her transition from student to newly registered nurse, and how a bit of self-belief goes a long way
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Making mental health care a priority for prisoners
Simon reflects on his experience giving evidence to a government committee on mental health care in prisons
