RCN Scotland
Representing nurses, nursing support workers, nursing students and midwives across Scotland
We campaign on issues of concern to nursing staff and patients, influencing health policies and promoting excellence in nursing practice on behalf of our members.
RCN report on the nursing workforce in Scotland
In our third instalment of ‘The Nursing Workforce in Scotland’ report it is evident that Scotland’s nursing workforce crisis is showing little sign of improvement. For the second year in a row, the headline recommendations in the report focus on the importance of the Ministerial led Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce and the need for a fully-funded nursing retention strategy.
Share your views on safe staffing
Scotland’s safe staffing legislation - the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 – came into force last month. We want to understand and measure the impact of the Act.
Safe Staffing in Scotland
Find out more about the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act which comes into force on 1st April 2024 and what Scotland's safe staffing legislation means to you
Nursing pay in Scotland
Safe staffing in Scotland
Our Learning Hub
Learn about the RCN Scotland Library services available to you and how to visit the space.
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RCN Magazine
The RCN Magazine has gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.
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23 May 2024
Nursing Team from Glasgow named Team of the Year
A nursing team from Glasgow which provides trauma-informed, person-centred health care for individuals brought to police custody have been named Scotland’s Nursing Team of the Year at a glittering RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year awards ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).
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23 May 2024
Edinburgh Napier Professor celebrated for outstanding achievement
Professor Lis Neubeck, Head of the Centre for Cardiovascular Health at Edinburgh Napier University, received the outstanding achievement award at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).
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Contact RCN Scotland
Find out who to contact and how to find us.
Arrange a meeting in the RCN Scotland HQ in Edinburgh in advance by calling 0345 772 6100.
Page last updated - 15/05/2024