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Welcome and introduction to Congress
Open to all.
Updated: 18 May 2026 -
Matter for discussion: Nursing as a STEM profession
That this meeting of RCN Congress discusses the recognition of nursing as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) profession, valuing the scientific, technical and analytical expertise of nurses.
Updated: 18 May 2026 -
Debates
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Updated: 18 May 2026 -
Students – make sure your voice is heard
Our 2025 student survey is your opportunity to tell us about your experiences as a nursing student.
Updated: 17 May 2026 -
Looking forward to "knowing our worth" in 2026
Charlotte Collings and William Jenner from the RCN Eastern board look back on 2025 and how the region plans to help deliver benefits for members in 2026.
Updated: 17 May 2026 -
Resolution: Safe, ethical, person‑centred nursing
That this meeting of RCN Congress calls on RCN Council to urgently develop and implement a UK wide framework for realistic person centred care, ensuring that nursing practice is safe and ethical.
Updated: 18 May 2026 -
Debates
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Updated: 18 May 2026 -
Racism allowed to ‘flourish’ in NHS says RCN, as tens of thousands of nursing staff report 78% surge in racist abuse
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “These findings show a catastrophic rise in the racist abuse faced by nursing staff. It is a disgrace, and perhaps just as bad is the fact that many NHS Trusts and Health Boards cannot even tell us how many staff have been on t...
Updated: 19 May 2026 -
RCN Employment Standards for Independent Health and Social Care Sectors
Our Employment Standards for Independent Health and Social Care Sectors set out what the RCN expects employers to deliver for the nursing workforce.
Updated: 19 May 2026 -
Supporting the Retention of Early Career Nurses in England
This report draws on qualitative and quantitative evidence to highlight the challenges and opportunities faced by final-year nursing students, newly registered nurses and early career nurses. It also presents interventions that the government and system partners must take now to protect and strength...
Updated: 19 May 2026
