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COVID-19

Find information about what we are doing to support you, clinical guidance and advice about COVID-19 and work and other employment issues.

COVID 19: information for nursing students in Scotland

Find out what you need to know about joining the workforce during the pandemic and what happens if you opt to continue studying

Due to ongoing developments related to COVID-19 pandemic, as a precaution, RCN Scotland offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow (including the RCN learning hub) are closed until further notice. Please note that whilst these offices have closed, the RCN remains open for business as usual, with services from the closed offices and libraries continuing remotely.

Check the RCN COVID-19 webpage for information and advice; contact RCN Direct on 0345 772 6100 - 8.30am-8.30pm, 7 days a week; or use our online advice form

Follow RCN Scotland on Twitter and Facebook for updates and information.

RCN Magazines

The RCN Magazines have gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.

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20 May 2020
Have your say on how nursing staff should be recognised after COVID-19

Our new survey asks members to share their expectations for the future to shape how the RCN will fight for the profession going forward.
19 May 2020
Care home staff deserve full sick pay, says RCN Scotland

Nursing staff, no matter where they work, should receive full pay if they become sick, need to self-isolate or shield throughout the pandemic.

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RT @TheresafRCN: @janeeedouglas @dtbarron @YvonneSManson @DrDMacaskill The language & tone is disappointing. What’s needed is collaboration…