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Assisted dying bill rejected at final vote
MSPs have voted against passing legislation to legalise assisted dying in Scotland.
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The Gloves are Off - Manifesto
Longstanding pressures have compounded, workforce shortages and long waiting times continue, and our members are working harder than ever while feeling less valued. The impact this all has on nursing staff is huge. They are unable to provide the best possible care to Scotland’s population. Find out what we are calling on the new Scottish government to do to value nursing properly.
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Scotland nursing student recruitment 2026
Throughout September 2026 we'll be running a variety of presentations and attending freshers' fairs at universities across Scotland to let students know the benefits of becoming a member of the RCN.
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Early Career Nurse Insights - Redesigning the NRN Handbook Session 1
We’re redesigning the Newly Registered Nurse (NRN) Handbook and want your input. This focus group is an opportunity for Early Career Nurses to share honest feedback on the information, guidance, and support that really matter during those first months and early years in practice. Your experiences will help us create a handbook that is practical, relevant, and genuinely supportive for the next generation of nurses.
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Raise Your Voice - Why Nursing Activism Matters
Join this dynamic 90-minute session to explore what nursing activism really means, why it matters now more than ever, and how you - as an early career nurse - can start influencing the change our profession urgently needs. Leave feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to take your first steps towards making a difference.
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From Qualification to Employment: NRN Journeys and Career Advice
This live panel discussion is designed to support nursing students and newly registered nurses preparing to enter the workforce.
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Supporting your learning and development
RCN Scotland's learning activities, educational courses, local learning and other resources specific to Scotland for RCN members.
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Prison Nursing Unlocked: A history of care and justice: exhibition
This exhibition explores the fascinating history of healthcare in prisons, from the work of early reformers like Elizabeth Fry to the vital contribution that nurses make to prisoner health today.
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RCN Scotland’s historical connection to a nurse suffragette
Our recent library event on nurse suffragettes has brought to light a possible historical connection between a nurse suffragette and our RCN Scotland HQ in Edinburgh.
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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry publishes first Narrative Record detailing impact on health and social care
Health and social care workers across Scotland have had their pandemic experiences formally recorded by the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, with the publication of its first Narrative Record covering the health and social care sector.
