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Hear from Claire: Why You Should Apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant
Claire Sutton, our Head of Independent Health and Social Care (IHSC), explains why and how you should apply for an RCN Foundation Spring Grant
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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.
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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
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RCN Wales and BMA Cymru Wales unite to launch petition to end corridor care
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the British Medical Association (BMA) in Wales have joined forces to address the alarming state of corridor care in Welsh hospitals and health care services.
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Pregnancy Loss Guidance for Nursing
Nurses and midwives should be aware and comfortable supporting the potential distress associated with pregnancy loss regardless of gestation. The unexpected loss of a pregnancy at any gestation can be frightening, devastating and traumatic, leading to depression and anxiety. This guidance is intended to provide an overview of the needs of those who have suffered a pregnancy loss, and to support best practice for nurses working in a wide range of settings.
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Caring for Infants, Babies, Children and Young People Requiring Palliative Care
Safe and effective palliative care requires specific competencies for nursing and support staff who work with children and their families in a range of settings. This framework sets out competencies for knowledge and skills across 5 topic areas in children’s palliative care relevant to career stages, highlighting the professional development required by a nursing care workforce spanning 7 levels of role from pre-registration practitioner to nurse consultant.
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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."
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Nurses' Day 2025 resources
Download our free digital resources to help you prepare for Nurses' Day 2025.
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