Blogs
Read the latest opinions from the RCN in Wales
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22 Aug 2025
When Hope Packs Its Bags: Why International Nurses Are Leaving the UK
International nurses once arrived in the UK with hope and purpose - but many are now leaving, disillusioned by systemic inequality, exclusion and lack of support. Suma John shares a powerful call to action.
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11 Jul 2025
Speaking up, stepping forward: Advancing digital health in nursing
How representing Wales at RCN Congress reinforced Abigail's commitment to advancing digital health in nursing.
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19 Jun 2025
Social Care Nurses: A Call to Lead
Pam reflects on the inspiring social care nursing events she recently attended and calls for action in raising the profile of nursing in social care.
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17 Jun 2025
Why Research in Social Care Matters
How providing high-quality care requires kindness and experience – and knowledge gained through research.
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5 May 2025
The Culture of Dying Matters
Future Care Planning Representative, Amanda Jones, discusses the importance of talking about death and shares how Paul Sartori Hospice at Home marks Dying Matters Awareness Week.
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15 Apr 2025
Leadership is a mindset, not a title: My journey at the Student Leadership Academy
From conquering presentation nerves to embracing her inner leader: Stephanie Todd, third year student in Adult Nursing at Swansea University, reflects on her experience of the Student Leadership Academy
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3 Apr 2025
Addressing Health Care Access for Vulnerable Populations
My reflections on Cymorth Cymru’s Inclusion Health Summit.
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18 Mar 2025
Responding to Cardiff University’s proposal to close its School of Nursing
RCN Wales' Education & Life Long Learning Adviser, Rachel Hadland, reflects on her experience of supporting staff at Cardiff University and shares insights into RCN Wales’ response to the consultation.
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13 Feb 2025
Raising our voices: Protesting with RCN student members in Cardiff
RCN Wales stands in solidarity with the Save Nursing campaign and on Friday 7 February took part in a protest at Cardiff University against the proposed closure of its School of Nursing.
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23 Dec 2024
Happy Holidays – reflections on a busy year for nursing at RCN Wales
Jackie Davies, RCN Wales Board Chair, looks back on her 2024 highlights for nursing and takes a moment to reflect for health care staff in Wales working over the festive period.