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Shocking accounts of corridor care endured by elderly a 'moral stain', says Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, said corridor care is a "moral stain" on the health service.
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Students: five easy ways to take action today
Want change but don’t know where to start? Here are our top tips on how to make a positive impact on your student life and the nursing profession
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‘The Lady with the Lamp’ – how the 1950s Ladybird book shaped children’s perceptions of nursing.
This blog reflects on how the mid 20th-century Ladybird book on Florence Nightingale shaped a simplified, romanticised version of Nightingale’s story for generations of children. It argues the book reinforced narrow 1950s ideas about gender, class, and who counts in history, leaving out other notable nurses and presenting nursing as young women’s work.
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Demystifying the coroner's court
This blog features Angela's reflections on attending coroner's court to give evidence. Understanding the role of the coroner is any nurse or midwife could find themselves being asked to provide a written statement, or give evidence verbally to the coroner following a death.
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North West Multicultural Group April Meeting
The latest meeting for North West members from multicultural backgrounds and their allies.
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North West Multicultural Group August Meeting
The latest meeting for North West members from multicultural backgrounds and their allies.
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Celebrating Black History Month with the NW Multicultural Group
An in-person event for North West members from multicultural backgrounds and their allies.
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North West Multicultural Group December Meeting
The latest meeting for North West members from multicultural backgrounds and their allies.
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Celebrating 15 years of the RCN Foundation!
In March 2025, RCN Foundation Director, Deepa Korea, and RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Nicola Ranger, welcomed staff in celebrating the incredible impact of the RCN Foundation since it was founded in 2010
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Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist Competency Framework
The number of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has risen significantly over the years and the need for increased paediatric IBD clinical nurse specialists has risen too. As a result of the increase in posts many nurses are new to the field, lone workers or establishing new services within existing gastroenterology departments. The purpose of these competencies is to formalise the standards for paediatric nurses working in different roles related to IBD and provide a solid foundation that encompasses some of the challenges and complexities associated with working in paediatrics. The competencies have been designed to be downloaded and completed on screen or on paper.
