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How
Over the last one hundred years the RCN has played an essential role in nursing education, improving standards and providing ongoing training.
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Then
The First World War led to a hugely increased demand for nurses. At this time nursing training was unregulated and any hospital could establish a training school and set its own standards. In addition, thousands of ordinary women volunteered to help the war effort in the Voluntary Aid Detachments (V...
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Professional Nurse Advocate programme
Designed to support the wellbeing and professional development of nurses, study the Professional Nurse Advocate unit, delivered by RCN Wales, accredited by Agored Cymru, for Registered Nurses working in any sector. Gain 20 academic credits at Level 7 on completion of this programme.
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Career support for international nursing members
Useful careers resources for international nursing members and how the RCN Careers Service can help
Updated: 16 January 2026 -
What
Major advances in medicine, changes in the NHS and the growth of nursing specialisms and research have changed the role of nursing dramatically in the last 100 years.
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Who
From Victorian times to the present day, the image of the nurse has taken on many roles in our imagination.
Updated: 12 January 2026 -
RCN Black Country Branch
Information for members of the RCN Black Country Branch.
Updated: 16 January 2026 -
Hampshire
This branch is open to RCN members working in Hampshire.
Updated: 16 January 2026 -
West Kent and Medway
This branch is open to RCN members working in West Kent and Medway.
Updated: 16 January 2026 -
RCN Coventry and Warwickshire Branch
Information for members of the RCN Coventry and Warwickshire Branch.
Updated: 16 January 2026
