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Biological basis of child health 5: development of the respiratory system and elements of respiratory assessment
This article is the fifth in a series on the biological basis of child health. It describes the development of the respiratory system, which starts relatively late in the embryo and continues after birth until the age of seven to eight years. It explains what the developing anatomy of the respirator...
Updated: 16 September 2024 -
Letter to Steve Barclay MP requesting formal pay negotiations
Letter to Steve Barclay MP requesting formal pay negotiations.
Updated: 17 April 2023 -
Treasures: Ward in Hospital for Africans, Accra
Members of the RCN Library and Archive team have chosen treasures from our digital archive to share. Kaitlene Koranteng highlights a postcard from the Boardman collection.
Updated: 3 July 2020 -
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A book for every mood
A great book can help you escape and change how you’re feeling. We’ve found five fab reads for five different moods
Updated: 23 January 2026 -
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'I wanted to be an agent for change'
Five minutes with Baroness Mary Watkins, who joined the House of Lords in 2015 as a crossbench peer
Updated: 8 December 2025 -
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Sickle cell disease: essentials for the non-specialist
Could you spot a sickle cell crisis? Knowing the basics improves care, reduces health inequalities and saves lives
Updated: 25 January 2026 -
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Nursing in a pandemic: your mental health
Daniel Beglin, a student mental health nurse, shares his tips for looking after your wellbeing during lockdown
Updated: 23 January 2026 -
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How to spot a scam
Scams can be difficult to recognise but with some specifically targeting nursing staff, it’s important to know what to look out for
Updated: 22 July 2024 -
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'My diagnosis doesn't define me': working with a long-term condition
RCN members share how they manage their own chronic health conditions
Updated: 6 September 2024 -
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Diabetes: the essentials for non-specialists
Around one in six hospital beds are now occupied by patients who have diabetes, so staff in all settings need to know the basics
Updated: 10 November 2023
