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The role of the specialist nurse in supporting patients with endometriosis self-management
March is Endometriosis awareness month, and this offers the opportunity to raise awareness of the condition and the impact it can have on women living with it. The specialist nurse is a key healthcare practitioner in providing expert care to all women with endometriosis.
Updated: 25 February 2026 -
Recognising and responding to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
RCN Associate Director for Nursing Practice, Patricia Hughes, shares her reflections on her recent attendance at the newly established all-party parliamentary group for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Updated: 16 April 2026 -
Childhood brain tumour and education
I have worked in Paediatric Neuro-oncology nursing for over 20 years and the longer I work in this field the stronger my belief that we need to do more to support children with brain tumours access meaningful education.
Updated: 25 August 2025 -
Why Sleep Matters: A Deep Dive into Sleep Hygiene for Elderly Care Homes
Sleep doesn't always get enough attention in elderly care settings. While care home nurses meticulously track medications, monitor vital signs, write care plans and risk assessments, sleep is often an afterthought.
Updated: 18 November 2025 -
Maternal Sepsis
Maternal sepsis is a preventable but life threatening condition. Early recognition, rapid response and vigilant nursing and midwifery care saves lives. This blog explores its impact, and why it matters locally and globally.
Updated: 3 February 2026 -
Talk to us, not about us: how we co-produced a dementia documentary
This blog is written together by two people with different but equally important perspectives: a practitioner working in older people’s and dementia care, and a man living with dementia who helped co-produce a documentary for health and social care staff.
Updated: 11 March 2026 -
Caring behind the walls Youth prison nursing 230925
Children and Young People Nurses advocate for young people's rights, promote health equity, and contribute to rehabilitation. The role of the Prison Nurse is not just about treatment—it's about trust, transformation, and hope.
Updated: 21 February 2026 -
Caring behind the walls: Youth prison nursing
Children and young people nurses advocate for young people's rights, promote health equity, and contribute to rehabilitation. The role of the prison nurse is not just about treatment—it's about trust, transformation, and hope.
Updated: 30 March 2026 -
PCOS, nursing workforce pressures and the case for stronger women’s health services
I this blog Esther talks about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, nursing workforce pressures and the case for stronger women’s health services.
Updated: 13 April 2026 -
Nursing Workforce Standards
Nursing workforce standards
Updated: 7 April 2026
