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Celebrating progress: steps in the right direction
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger celebrates International Women’s Day, hard-won progress on nursing career progression and Overseas NHS Workers’ Day.
Updated: 6 March 2026 -
Physical and verbal abuse against nursing staff rising, RCN London Director warns health committee
RCN London Director, Lisa Elliott, speaks at Health Committee meeting on the rise of physical and verbal abuse against nursing staff.
Updated: 6 March 2026 -
Bowel Care
Bowel care is a fundamental area of patient care that is frequently overlooked, yet it is of paramount importance for the quality of life of patients. This edition includes updates on best practice and provides guidance for all nursing staff. It incorporates knowledge of bowel function and the essen...
Updated: 6 March 2026 -
The transformative power of pursuing what you love
Senior staff nurse Delyth Jones, who discovered powerlifting in her 40s, shares how the sport transformed her confidence, wellbeing and career, ultimately taking her from burnout to becoming a Commonwealth Champion.
Updated: 28 January 2026 -
RCN student members meet Deputy CNO to help shape professional strategy
Student nurses made their voices heard on the issues affecting students and newly registered nurses, including financial pressures and the challenge of balancing placement hours
Updated: 8 March 2026 -
Finding my voice: My journey on the RCN Students Committee
Natasha Green, the former RCN Students Committee Eastern region representative, talks about the great personal and professional benefits the role has given her.
Updated: 7 March 2026 -
‘All signs are pointing to a corridor care disaster this winter and ministers must now take urgent steps to keep patients safe’, warns Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger said:. "All signs are pointing to a corridor care disaster this winter and ministers must now take urgent steps to keep patients safe."
Updated: 9 March 2026 -
Reading’s private nursing service, 1873 to 1940
In keeping with other voluntary hospitals in the late nineteenth century the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH), Reading, introduced a private nursing service. At the time, these were a popular employment option for many nurses. This blog uses the archival records of the RBH to explore the scheme.
Updated: 9 March 2026 -
NHS pay in England: ‘We need formal negotiations now’
Pay reform talks were promised, now they need to happen, health unions say in a joint letter to the Westminster government
Updated: 17 February 2026 -
When leadership meets dedication – RCN General Secretary visits Scotland’s Nurse of the Year
Today (19 September), Nicola Ranger, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive, visited Rashielee Care Home in Erskine, to meet with our 2025 Scotland Nurse of the Year, Kirsty Cartin, who manages the care home and her award-winning Deputy, Jennifer Carruthers, our 2025 winner of the Care Home Nursing...
Updated: 17 February 2026
