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'More needed to boost student and nurse staffing levels’, Royal College of Nursing responds to new nurse education measures announced by the health secretary
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “These modest changes may improve the experience for current nursing students but more is needed to boost student and nurse staffing levels in the face of the current crisis."
Updated: 30 November 2025 -
Supporting older people across the frailty pathway
How can each of us in our individual roles support older people across the Frailty Pathway?
Updated: 1 December 2025 -
Unlocking the benefits of student nursing placements in diverse environments
Michelle Raddings, our Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in Yorkshire & Humber, recaps a panel discussion at this year's RCN Congress in Liverpool.
Updated: 1 December 2025 -
RCN Congress 2025 - a personal view
When I attended my first RCN Congress, many years ago I had no idea what to expect. I eventually did attend and I have been a Congress advocate ever since. I recently attended 2025 RCN Congress and this was my experience.
Updated: 1 December 2025 -
Neighbourhood Health Service needs plan to address community nursing shortages
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “A neighbourhood health service is a bold vision and it needs nursing staff in the driving seat. The Prime Minister must back up his plan with a clear one to turn around the shortage of nurses in all local communities."
Updated: 1 December 2025 -
Nursing staff ready to deliver government’s NHS vision but fully funded plan needed to grow workforce, says Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said: “The government and the NHS must bring about a reset with the nursing profession too. Nursing staff are identified today as the expert leaders to deliver a neighbourhood health service and that should be truly empowering."
Updated: 1 December 2025 -
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'Axing nursing specialisms could cost lives'
Nursing student Kaammilah says the University of Nottingham’s plans to suspend two nursing courses is a workforce crisis in the making
Updated: 2 December 2025 -
State of the Profession: RCN Scotland Employment Survey Report 2025
This report provides a summary of the views of RCN members in Scotland and paints a detailed picture of members’ professional lives across the NHS and the independent health and social care sector.
Updated: 2 December 2025 -
RCN position on clinical supervision
RCN position on clinical supervision
Updated: 6 November 2025 -
Registered nurse staffing levels for patient safety, care quality and cost effectiveness
Registered nurse staffing levels for patient safety, care quality and cost effectiveness.
Updated: 6 November 2025
