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Video | 'He was a hero': how the RCN provided legal support after one nurse's tragic COVID-19 death
When RCN member Gareth tragically died from COVID-19 in 2020, his wife Linda contacted us for legal support. Here's how we helped her through the difficult inquest
Updated: 11 November 2023 -
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Working on bank holidays: know your rights
While it’s a welcome day off for some, for many nursing staff it’s just another working day. So what are your entitlements when it comes to bank holidays?
Updated: 24 August 2022 -
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How to manage menopause symptoms
Top tips on managing the menopause and where to find support
Updated: 9 October 2023 -
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Research proves we need safe staffing
Professor Anne Marie Rafferty, RCN President, explains how two decades of nursing workforce research offers the evidence we need to achieve safe staffing
Updated: 23 January 2026 -
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Biological basis of child health 8: development of the gastrointestinal system and associated childhood conditions
This article is the eighth in a series on the biological basis of child health. It describes the embryological development of the gastrointestinal (GI) system and some of the structural anomalies that may arise during that time and later affect GI functioning. The article also discusses the function...
Updated: 16 September 2024 -
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Sexually speaking: person-centred conversations with people living with a dementia
While sexuality is integral to being human and supporting sexual expression is fundamental to delivering person-centred care, many nurses find this area challenging. This is particularly true when working with people living with a dementia, irrespective of their age. However, it can be especially ch...
Updated: 5 September 2024 -
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Tracheostomy care: the role of the nurse before, during and after insertion
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening and inserting a tube in the trachea to enable air transit from the external atmosphere to the lungs. The insertion of a tracheostomy is a common procedure used to wean patients from mechanical ventilation and to manage patients...
Updated: 18 January 2023 -
Matter for discussion: Celebrating a nursing career
That this meeting of RCN Congress discusses what members can do to raise the profile of nursing as a positive career.
Updated: 29 September 2025 -
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Recognising sinus rhythm on an electrocardiogram (ECG)
Learn how to recognise sinus rhythm on an ECG.
Updated: 11 February 2026 -
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How to perform drug calculations for the safe administration of oral medications
The ability to accurately perform oral drug calculations is an essential clinical skill to keep patients safe and ensure that they do not receive suboptimal treatment. This module explores oral medication calculations and allows you to learn, practice and update your numerical skills.
Updated: 11 February 2026
