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Jessie Akehurst
Discover the stories behind the scrapbook of a member of TFNS who nursed in both Oxford and Salonica, Greece.
Updated: 29 November 2019 -
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Healing with horses
When the impact of COVID pushed ICU sister Amanda too far, she discovered a new way of dealing with trauma through equine-assisted therapy
Updated: 25 July 2022 -
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Surgery school speeds recovery
Katie and Marion are helping prepare people for cancer surgery and life beyond
Updated: 25 February 2022 -
Emotional Intelligence for Nursing Older People
This blog explores the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in providing compassionate and effective care for older adults. EI is a critical skill in geriatric nursing, helping nurses manage the emotional and psychological needs of older patients.
Updated: 22 September 2025 -
Chronic Kidney Disease in Older People
Chronic Kidney Disease poses a growing challenge in geriatric care across the United Kingdom, often progressing silently until advanced stages. With ageing populations and high rates of comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease demands targeted, early interventions.
Updated: 26 October 2025 -
Hidden expertise - making education in nursing and midwifery visible
When nursing and midwifery education transitioned from an apprenticeship model to degree-level education in the late 1990s, it marked a significant shift in how the professions were prepared for practice.
Updated: 5 January 2026 -
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 November 2025 -
RCN calls for pause to redundancies and bed cuts at Ashgate Hospice
The Royal College of Nursing in the East Midlands has voiced its concerns about Ashgate Hospice’s plans to cut inpatient beds and make more than 50 redundancies, calling for the organisation to pause the process to allow for further talks with the local Integrated Care Board.
Updated: 27 November 2025 -
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: 2 December 2025 -
Championing nursing research - now and for years to come
Director of RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence, Professor Jane Ball, shares why nursing research matters and introduces the new RCN Research Strategy.
Updated: 9 February 2026
