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‘The Lady with the Lamp’ – how the 1950s Ladybird book shaped children’s perceptions of nursing
This blog reflects on how the mid 20th-century Ladybird book on Florence Nightingale shaped a simplified, romanticised version of Nightingale’s story for generations of children. It argues the book reinforced narrow 1950s ideas about gender, class, and who counts in history, leaving out other notabl...
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New spotlight display: a history of nurses with experience of disability and illness
A new spotlight display by one of our graduate trainees explores the history of disabled nurses in our historic printed and object collections.
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Influencing on your behalf
Discover RCN Scotland’s latest briefings and reports and how we shape policy for better care across Scotland.
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About
Find out about RCN Scotland, our Board and branches and how to contact us and arrange a meeting.
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Nursing support workers
Supporting our nursing support workers in Scotland.
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Outreach services
Library outreach services
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Blogs
Read the latest opinions from the RCN in Scotland
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Events
Discover RCN Scotland events.
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News
Discover the latest news from RCN Scotland.
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A First for Northern Ireland
A First for Northern Ireland: A Career Pathway Mapping the Valuable Professional Careers of Nursing Home Nurses, By Gary Cousins, NIPEC Senior Professional Officer.
Updated: 16 June 2026
