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First Steps impact evaluation report
Assesses the quality and impact of First Steps, a learning resource developed by the RCN in 2011 to help health care assistants learn the foundation skills and values needed for their role.
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The What So What and Now What of Critically Reflective Leadership
What? Almost a century ago, Dewey (1933) recognised the importance of reflecting on how our experiences facilitate personal growth and change. More recently, there has been an interest in how critically reflective leaders can improve team outcomes.
Updated: 30 April 2026 -
Copyright
A guide for RCN members on copyright; including ownership, duration, infringement and enforcement.
Updated: 30 April 2026 -
“More Than Missing School”
Dr Elaine Allan - FQNIS, Visiting Research Fellow Robert Gordon University (RGU), School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA) Consultant, Member- National Association School Nurse Academics (NASNA) highlights an important initiative led by Specialist Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) school nurse...
Updated: 30 April 2026 -
RCN elections: Campaign with confidence
Over 1000 members hold a governance role at the RCN, shaping all aspects of the College at a local, regional and national level. If you're considering running in an election or have already submitted your nomination, this workshop will develop your understanding of how to campaign with confidence at...
Updated: 30 April 2026 -
Gifts and wills
A guide for nursing staff on what to consider when offered a gift and when asked to sign a Will.
Updated: 30 April 2026 -
Dumfries Senior Charge Nurse recognised in RCN Scotland Awards
Keri-Ann Van-Nuil, a Senior Charge Nurse in Stroke, Rehab and Frailty at NHS Dumfries and Galloway’s Royal Infirmary, was announced as the winner of the RCN Scotland Adult Nursing Award at the dazzling RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards ceremony tonight (30 April 2026).
Updated: 30 April 2026 -
Nursing student? Have your voice heard this election
The Scottish Parliament election is just under a month away, on 7 May, and it brings an opportunity for the next government to take decisive action on attracting more nursing students into the profession and improving support for students to increase retention. Make sure you know how we, as nursing ...
Updated: 10 April 2026 -
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Caring for emotionally vulnerable people
As a nurse, you will often find yourself caring for vulnerable patients, regardless of your area of speciality. Patients can be fearful, agitated, confused or withdrawn. They may or may not have a mental health diagnosis, learning disability, dementia or autism. Emotionally vulnerable patients have ...
Updated: 10 April 2026 -
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Infection Prevention and Control
The prevention of infection is central to health and wellbeing, and to the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance. The rapid rise in resistance needs healthcare professionals to adjust their clinical practice. To reflect the evolving evidence and models of service provision. This programme wi...
Updated: 10 April 2026
