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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 -
Self-employment
A guide for RCN members who are self-employed or considering self employment including information on NMC requirements and indemnity cover
Updated: 4 March 2026 -
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How to challenge negative attitudes towards neurodiversity
Marie is striving for workplace change to encourage better understanding and collaboration
Updated: 17 February 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 -
Don’t waste time and start pay talks now, NHS unions tell health secretary
Wes Streeting has been warned by NHS unions not to waste any more time before starting formal negotiations on pay and reform.
Updated: 17 February 2026 -
RCN position on Mpox infection and the protection of healthcare workers by employers
RCN position on Mpox infection and the protection of healthcare workers by employers
Updated: 1 November 2024 -
Statements: how to write them
A guide for RCN members asked to write a statement for an investigation at work, in response to a complaint, or about an unexpected incident.
Updated: 19 February 2026
