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How volunteering can change your life and career
From the UK to Cambodia: Greta shares what she learnt from volunteering as a registered nurse
Updated: 10 July 2025 -
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'I loved my care home placement'
On the brink of becoming registered, nursing student Tyler reflects on a pivotal placement in a care home where the reality far exceeded expectation
Updated: 2 December 2024 -
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Students: how to make positive changes at uni and on placement
Going into nursing was not a decision Patrina took lightly, but now her efforts to educate others about learning disabilities and commitment to patients has been recognised with an RCN award
Updated: 29 December 2024 -
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Community nursing: ‘They come in as a patient and leave a friend’
From empathy and team work to taking bloods, Melaine Stronge talks through her role as a senior health care assistant working with patients with life-limiting illnesses
Updated: 21 November 2024 -
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Sign, speech and symbols: using Makaton in nursing
Discovering Makaton as a nursing student inspired Claire to harness the power of social media to help make health care more accessible for all
Updated: 19 December 2024 -
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First time at Congress? Prepare for a memorable week
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never been – or even heard of – RCN Congress before, you'll get so much out of your first visit, says Sunil
Updated: 7 July 2024 -
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Going from student to nurse: ‘Know you can do this’
Lucy reflects on the challenges she’s overcome during her transition from student to newly registered nurse, and how a bit of self-belief goes a long way
Updated: 21 October 2024 -
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Making mental health care a priority for prisoners
Simon reflects on his experience giving evidence to a government committee on mental health care in prisons
Updated: 24 December 2021 -
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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 -
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FGM: 'It’s a hidden abuse’
Learning about female genital mutilation as a nursing student gave Grace the drive to campaign for mandatory training
Updated: 8 December 2025
