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Wisdom, knowledge and skills: Celebrating International Day of the Midwife
Carmel Bagness, RCN Professional Lead for Midwifery and Women’s Health, shares her reflections on the joys, challenges and honour of being a midwife.
Updated: 26 May 2026 -
Understanding job evaluation
This resource will give you a good understanding of the NHS job evaluation process and how to support members to navigate it, individually or as a group.
Updated: 26 May 2026 -
A spotlight on nursing in the community: Where innovation grows from inequality
Realising the goal of providing more care closer to home and reducing hospital admissions relies on nursing meeting the health needs of the people within their communities. So what happens when an unmet need is discovered? More often than not, it is nursing that steps up to the plate and says “Somet...
Updated: 26 May 2026 -
A spotlight on nursing in the community: Trailblazing care in Tayside’s schools
Nursing staff working in Scotland’s communities are highly skilled, autonomous practitioners providing person-centred care outside of hospital settings. The work is diverse and impactful — with their focus on preventative care, managing long term conditions and maximising patients’ independence.
Updated: 26 May 2026 -
A spotlight on nursing in the community: Transforming dementia care in Moray’s care homes
As we continue our spotlight on nursing in the community, it’s pertinent to remind ourselves that nursing staff work across a huge range of specialisms in this area — including end-of-life care, diabetes, continence care, wound care, mental health, public health, learning disability, and more.
Updated: 26 May 2026 -
A spotlight on nursing in the community: Championing Health for Care Experienced Young
Working with children in the community is one of the fundamental ways that nursing can help to improve Scotland’s future health outcomes.
Updated: 26 May 2026 -
Dorset branch meeting
Dorset branch are meeting to discuss the outcomes of RCN Congress and plan the next branch CPD event. Join on line to meet your local RCN team and have your say about the nursing issues that matter to you.
Updated: 26 May 2026 -
Life as a Consultant Nurse and Clinical Director
A nurse as a Clinical Director (CD) is uncommon in most organisations. I therefore consider my appointment to interim CD is as much a testament to the foresight and bravery of my line managers, as it is about my skill to perform. Eight months into this role, I reflect on my day to day experience.
Updated: 26 May 2026 -
Nursing pay: we need a pathway to progression
General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on the recent announcements on NHS pay awards and RCN Congress 2025.
Updated: 26 May 2026 -
Women's Health
Women's health subject guide from the Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum. Highlights key information resources.
Updated: 20 May 2026
