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Guide to common English expressions
A handy glossary of figurative sayings and slang.
Updated: 13 July 2025 -
The most common myths about revalidation
To help you through your revalidation, we’ve created a list of the most common misconceptions that people have about the NMC’s new process.
Updated: 25 December 2023 -
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What do witches and nurses have in common?
Professor Nicola Ring’s new research into the Scottish healers and midwives accused of witchcraft 400 years ago reveals secrets about the origins of nursing
Updated: 1 April 2023 -
RCN BRIEFING FOR WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATE ON CERTIFICATES OF COMMON SPONSORSHIP
RCN briefing on the Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of Government support for a certificate of common sponsorship.
Updated: 21 January 2025 -
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Biological basis of child health 12: the endocrine system and common childhood endocrinopathies
This article, the 12th in a series on the biological basis of child health, focuses on the endocrine system. This system works alongside the nervous system to regulate the functioning of the human body using chemical mediators called hormones. It is composed of several glands secreting a wide range ...
Updated: 16 September 2024 -
BRIEFING: House of Commons debate on the EU Withdrawal Agreement
The RCN is calling for a People’s Vote on the final Brexit deal to allow citizens to make an informed choice on decisions that will affect generations now and in the future.
Updated: 15 December 2019 -
BRIEFING: For Commons Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Trade Union Bill
This briefing outlines the RCN’s position on a House of Lords amendment to the Trade Union Bill on trade union facility time, which was considered by the House of Commons on Wednesday 27 April 2016.
Updated: 27 July 2018 -
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Biological basis of child health 15: understanding the renal system and common renal conditions in children
This article, the 15th and last in a series on the biological basis of child health, focuses on the renal system, in particular the kidneys. It provides an overview of their role, function, anatomy and physiology, and embryological development. The renal system has a crucial role in homeostasis, so ...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Biological basis of child health 10: function and formation of blood and common blood disorders in children
This article, the tenth in a series on the biological basis of child health, focuses on blood. Blood has a crucial role in the transport of substances such as respiratory gases, nutrients and antibodies, as well as in acid-base balance, fluid balance, blood clotting and the immune system.This articl...
Updated: 22 November 2023 -
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Biological basis of child health 13: structure and functions of the skin, and common children’s skin conditions
This article, the 13th in a series on the biological basis of child health, focuses on the skin. The skin is the largest organ in the body and covers its whole outer surface, protecting it from external threats, assisting in retaining body fluids, eliminating waste products and regulating temperatur...
Updated: 16 September 2024
