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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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‘Why are we still talking about racism and inequality?’
Former RCN President Cecilia Akrisie Anim CBE reflects on the continued lack of equal recognition for internationally educated and Black nursing staff and the progress that still needs to be made
Updated: 8 December 2025 -
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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 -
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Video: Recovery through sport
Dorian and Kevin run an innovative outreach programme helping people overcome mental health problems through sport. Watch as they explain its physical and psychological benefits.
Updated: 17 December 2023 -
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‘Stronger, bolder, braver’
Carol says our organising training can help you make the change you want to see happen
Updated: 6 December 2021
