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Student loan forgiveness would keep nurses in profession for up to a decade longer
Nursing education must see investment from ministers, as an RCN report reveals the positive impact funding could have on staff numbers and patient care
Updated: 18 August 2025 -
Using nursing students to plug NHS staff shortages must end now
We’re calling on the government for better support for students, including universal maintenance grants that account for cost-of-living pressures and a loan forgiveness model
Updated: 9 October 2025 -
RCN position on vaccination
RCN position on vaccination
Updated: 6 November 2025 -
Supporting newly registered nurses to find permanent roles after graduation
Patricia Marquis, Executive Director of RCN England, updates students and newly registered nurse members on what to do if you’re worried about finding your first nursing role.
Updated: 7 April 2026 -
Industrial action by other unions: advice for RCN members
This publication outlines what approach RCN members should take relating to their own contract of employment, while ensuring they do not undermine the lawful industrial action taken by other trade union colleagues.
Updated: 13 April 2026 -
RCN position on the substitution of mental health nurses in inpatient mental health wards across the UK
RCN position on the substitution of mental health nurses in inpatient mental health wards across the UK
Updated: 2 October 2023 -
Resolution: Statutory provision of CPD
That this meeting of RCN Congress asks RCN Council to lobby governments to place a statutory duty on all employers to provide contractual, fully funded continuing professional development (CPD) to deliver safe and effective care.
Updated: 1 November 2024 -
NHS pay: your increase is late
Government failing to deliver on promises to nursing – staff must get significant pay rise and pay reform now
Updated: 28 August 2025 -
The financial crisis affecting UK universities: how nurse education is in the firing line
High-quality nurse education is critical to developing a skilled, caring and knowledgeable workforce. This blog explores the current financial crisis facing Universities in the UK and how this is impacting on education staff, students and the nursing profession.
Updated: 6 May 2025 -
Nursing students need much better support, RCN survey results show
We’re calling on the Scottish government to for better support for students, including protected learning and improved financial support.
Updated: 12 October 2025
