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On the anniversary of the Safe Staffing Act, we ask ‘What difference has a year made?’
Tomorrow (1 April), it will have been exactly a year since Scotland’s safe staffing legislation came into force. The Act itself was never intended to be an instant fix for the issues in the nursing workforce and more work is required, says Eileen McKenna.
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An opportunity to showcase the best of nursing in Scotland
Amanda Manson is a convert to nursing awards. Read her blog on how she became a believer and why you should nominate now for our Scotland Nurse of the Year awards for 2025.
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Time to celebrate the best of nursing in Scotland
The nominations process for our 2025 Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards opened in October and we’ve just extended the deadline to ensure you have time to tell us about your nursing stars.
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Voting is the key to our collective strength
Our choice is to accept or reject the pay offer, not whether to vote or not, says Julie Lamberth.
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A spotlight on nursing in the community: Trailblazing care in Tayside’s schools
Nursing staff working in Scotland’s communities are highly skilled, autonomous practitioners providing person-centred care outside of hospital settings. The work is diverse and impactful — with their focus on preventative care, managing long term conditions and maximising patients’ independence.
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A spotlight on nursing in the community: Where innovation grows from inequality
Realising the goal of providing more care closer to home and reducing hospital admissions relies on nursing meeting the health needs of the people within their communities. So what happens when an unmet need is discovered? More often than not, it is nursing that steps up to the plate and says “Something needs to change.”
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Updated RCN resources for band 5 nurses working in Scotland
If you’re a band 5 RCN nurse member in Scotland, I’m hoping you’re already aware of the band 5 nursing roles review that launched last summer.
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Reflecting on my year as RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year
When I heard my name announced as Scotland’s Nurse of the Year, I was stunned. It felt surreal – a wave of disbelief, pride and overwhelming emotion all at once.
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‘Everything but bored’ – a children's nurse in the independent school sector
Life as a children's nurse in an independent school can be as varied and fulfilling as any other setting, writes Victoria (Tor) Khan.
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'The result made the effort worthwhile'
Band 5 nurse Ellie talks about her successful journey to rebanding in the review of band 5 nursing roles
