Empowering Nursing Support Workers: Activism with the RCN

Empowering Nursing Support Workers: Activism with the RCN

Royal College of Nursing responds to a study published in BMJ Quality & Safety showing ward nurse shortages linked to higher death rate

Lynn Woolsey, RCN's Chief Nursing Officer, said: “This report is yet more evidence of the clear link between nurse shortages and higher patient mortality. As the highly-skilled, 24/7 presence in hospitals nursing staff should be a priority for investment but the reality is we are undervalued and short of tens of thousands."

Addressing the gender health gap: Where are the women's voices in research?

On average, women in the UK live longer than men, but they spend three more years in poor health. This Blog discusses the disparities further.

RCN and BMA in Wales unite to launch petition to end corridor care

The Royal College of Nursing and the British Medical Association in Wales raise the alarm on patient safety in Welsh hospitals and health care services

Fellows Coordinating Committee

Hormones & IVF: Understanding the Basics for Better Patient Care

This webinar that will explore the role of key reproductive hormones, and their place in an IVF cycle, and their impact on treatment planning.

Agenda Committee

Forums Co-ordinating Committee

Forums Co-ordinating Committee makes sure that good governance practice is observed by the RCN's forums and that the work of the forums reflects RCN Council's strategic priorities.

RCN UK Learning Representatives Committee

The RCN UK Learning Representatives Committee provides a voice for RCN accredited learning representatives and contributes to the development of RCN policies on lifelong learning and career development in the workplace.

Forum Chairs Group