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Championing nurses, transforming care: teaching in Sri Lanka
Educating nurses in Colombo, Sally and Elsa expected to share their expertise. What they didn’t expect was a profound exchange of knowledge
Updated: 21 June 2026 -
Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead
As 2025 comes to a close, Sarah Dodsworth, Regional Director for RCN Northern and Yorkshire & the Humber Regions, reflects on an extraordinary year and shares what’s next.
Updated: 21 June 2026 -
From the Archives: Are nursing textbooks useful or wise?
This blog series will delve into the oldest of the RCN’s historical book collection, exploring the ways in which nursing was taught in the past. Herbert E Cuff’s 1896 ‘Lectures on Medicine to Nurses’ is one such example.
Updated: 21 June 2026 -
Elderly being cared for in corridors 'source of national shame', says Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said: “These devastating findings mirror the testimony of nursing staff about the lack of dignity afforded to the elderly. No one, let alone those at their most vulnerable, should be forced to receive treatment in corridors and othe...
Updated: 21 June 2026 -
Traction Principles and Application
The use of apparatus to apply traction to injured limbs has played an important role in the treatment of patients with fractures for centuries. This updated guidance provides information on applying traction and caring for patients safely whilst traction remains in place. It also reflects the variat...
Updated: 21 June 2026 -
Holding my post
In this blog Katharine talks about serving as a lamp escort at Westminster Abbey for the Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service.
Updated: 22 June 2026 -
When compassion feels uncomfortable
In this blog, Katharine reflects on autonomy, ethics and leadership in compassionate nursing.
Updated: 22 June 2026 -
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‘The RCN isn’t just a college for nurses – it’s a college for nursing’
Sharon Mitchel reflects on growing recognition, inclusion and professional respect for nursing support workers
Updated: 22 June 2026 -
RCN warns of workforce shortages causing nightmares and panic attacks
We’re calling for urgent investment to grow the workforce as nursing staff's stress levels hit an eight-year high
Updated: 14 April 2026 -
RCN report reveals scale of Wales nursing crisis and urgent steps to stabilise the workforce
Nursing in Numbers 2025 shows high vacancy levels, heavy reliance on agency staff and widespread unpaid extra hours.
Updated: 9 May 2026
