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The definition and principles of nursing
The definition and principles of nursing set out what everyone – from nursing staff to patients – can expect from nursing. Use this page to understand what they are and how you can use them in your role.
Updated: 11 November 2025 -
Become an endorsed Nursing Workforce Standards Champion
Let us know about the positive changes you’ve implemented in your workplace by completing our self-nomination form.
Updated: 25 November 2025 -
Registered nurse substitution
The impact on patient care
Updated: 3 January 2026 -
Nursing Workforce Standards: success stories
Our Nursing Workforce Standards Champions are using the Standards to improve the lives of nursing staff, patients and service users across the UK.
Updated: 5 November 2025 -
Introduction to Prehabilitation
This bitesize learning course looks at how we, as nurses and health care professionals, can support patients to be as healthy and fit as possible before they go into planned surgery or for cancer treatments.
Updated: 8 July 2026 -
Introduction to Leadership Programme
Learn how contemporary leadership theory can be applied to your practice
Updated: 15 June 2026 -
Psychosocial Interventions Programme
Enhancing mental health through compassionate care and support
Updated: 23 June 2026 -
System Leadership Programme
Two-day programme from the Royal College of Nursing.
Updated: 6 April 2023 -
First Steps
First Steps is our popular online learning tool for health care assistants.
Updated: 7 June 2024 -
Get more information about the RCN Cultural Ambassador Programme
Get more information about the RCN Cultural Ambassador Programme
Updated: 15 November 2024
