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Accessing CPD funding
Learning rep Katy explains how registered members working in the NHS can use the continuing professional development (CPD) fund in England
Updated: 21 June 2022 -
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Help! I’m starting a placement
Owena Simpson, the RCN’s Head of Education, highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid as a student and what can be learnt along the way
Updated: 10 January 2026 -
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Regulation and recognition
Lindsay Cardwell says it’s time for assistant practitioners to be regulated
Updated: 23 January 2026 -
Protect the 'nurse' title: an update
The Westminster government has said it will protect the title “nurse” in law following a campaign by nursing leaders and Dawn Butler MP. But what happens next?
Updated: 13 December 2025 -
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Help – I'm out of my depth!
Nursing students on placement might sometimes find their supernumerary status under threat. Here's what to do
Updated: 15 December 2025 -
Matter for discussion: Quality of clinical placements
That this meeting of RCN Congress discusses ways in which the quality of clinical placements can be ensured and consistent across all four countries.
Updated: 17 April 2026 -
Nursing Workforce Standards
Nursing workforce standards
Updated: 7 April 2026 -
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'The pandemic made us stronger'
Online lectures, difficult decisions and working on the frontline. Amin reflects on completing his degree during the pandemic
Updated: 23 January 2026 -
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Out of this world: how tech is transforming nurse education
We go behind the scenes of Middlesex University’s state-of-the-art simulation centre as virtual reality and talking mannequins look set to play an increasing role in nursing students’ education
Updated: 21 January 2024 -
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Making your RCN branch meeting a success
Mike Smith, Chair of the RCN Outer South West London Branch, shares some inspiration for increasing member engagement at branch level
Updated: 26 July 2022
