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Standards to Support Compassionate Practice Environments (SCoPE)
These standards have been developed to guide and strengthen the conditions in which nursing staff work, learn, and lead. Rooted in evidence, expert consultation, and frontline experience, these standards aim to embed compassion, equity, and psychological safety into the core of health care practice environments. Organised into three interconnected themes, experience, education, and environment, the 25 standards provide a comprehensive framework for cultivating workplaces where nurses feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver high-quality care.
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Supporting Compassionate Practice Environments (SCoPE) End of Phase Report
This report outlines the development of the Supporting Compassionate Practice Environments (SCoPE) initiative, responding to the RCN Congress 2023 resolution on suicide prevention in the nursing workforce.
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Welcome RCN Students!
The RCN Library and Museum isn’t just the biggest nursing resource in Europe, it’s a hub of support, learning and wellbeing for our members across the UK.
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Business continuity policy
RCN Corporate Business Continuity Policy
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RCN History of Nursing Lecture: "Into the Ring: the Rise of Unionism"
Join us for the annual RCN History of Nursing Lecture, delivered by Professor Emeritus Sioban Nelson, on nursing's material culture.
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Vital Voices: Celebrating our community, shaping inclusive healthcare
Join us in person or virtually to celebrate, learn, network and hear from leading voices in the LGBTQIA+ and nursing communities.
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Professional Standards Authority report 'damning indictment' of NMC, says Royal College of Nursing
RCN Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Lynn Woolsey, said a report from the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) provides a damning indictment of the NMC, finding that it meets just half of the standards expected of a regulator.
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On the other end of the line: Cancer helpline nurses
Helpline nursing is a growing and expanding role, often unrecognised for the clinical skills, knowledge and expertise that is required. Oftentimes helpline nursing is viewed as less than or even non-clinical. It is time we recognised it for what it is, advanced practice.
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Agenda for Change Review FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Valuing ourselves and our colleagues: your voice matters
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on RCN Congress 2026, our new report on the role of nursing in prevention, and new ways to get involved with the RCN.
