Covering letters

How to write a covering letter to introduce and compliment your CV. Advice for nurses, midwives and HCAs.

Our work

Find out more about the work of the History of Nursing Socity and the other organisations we work with

Role boundaries: working as a nursing support worker (NSW) after gaining your NMC PIN

A guide for members who are considering working as a nursing support worker after gaining their NMC PIN.

Lyme disease: symptoms, spread, prevention

What nursing staff need to know about ticks, and the disease some of these tiny spider-like creatures carry

RCN responds to publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report

RCN Scotland

RCN Scotland represents nurses, midwives and support workers, campaigning on key issues and influencing health policy across Scotland.

RCN responds to publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report

Professor Rita Devlin, RCN Northern Ireland Executive Director, said: “When systems fail and care is compromised, it is essential that healthcare staff are empowered and supported to speak up without fear and that robust systems exist to respond quickly and effectively. The findings from this inquir...

The realities of preceptorship in nursing

RCN Eastern board member Natasha Green writes about her first months working after qualifying as a nurse.

RCN Connecting Champions Global Nursing Event

This free event brings together nursing leaders, researchers, educators and healthcare professionals to explore the vital role of nursing in conflict, crisis and recovery settings.

Congress as a portal for opportunities

RCN Eastern board member and learning rep Chinenye Ubah reflects on her experience at RCN Congress 2026.