Improving hygiene and reducing glove use go hand in hand

Great Ormond Street Hospital's

Perimenopause: ‘I woke one morning with a gripping anxiety’

Mental health nurse Teresa believes education is key to understanding hormonal shifts

RCN Register of Interests

The purpose of this register is for members of RCN Council, Committees, Boards, external advisers and senior RCN staff to declare their interests outside of the RCN. We do this because they have a duty to act impartially and objectively, and to take steps to avoid any conflict of interest arising as a result of their membership of, or association with, other organisations or individuals.

Professional Nursing Committee

The Professional Nursing Committee helps us achieve our purpose as a Royal College, making decisions on professional issues affecting nursing.

Protecting your back is protecting your career - Back Care Awareness Week (5-11 October) 2026

Nancy Pearl Ghansah, a member of the RCN UK Health and Safety Representatives Committee, reflects on the life-changing impact of a workplace back injury and highlights the actions employers and staff can take to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and better protect nursing staff.

Agenda Committee appointment

CYP: Preventative Health, Welfare and Advocacy Forum

We champion the work of nursing related to issues particularly affecting young people such as public and mental health, justice services, and the care experienced child and safeguarding. We provide guidance through evidence-based publications and access to professionals if needed.

RCN careers resources and coaching

Whether you are applying for your first job, looking for career progression or moving to a more senior position as a health care professional, our selection of RCN Careers resources can help you to improve your employability and explore options.

Current RCN elections and appointments

Find out about the current opportunities to get involved with RCN committees or boards.

Careers resources for student and newly registered nurses

Career resources for student nurses. We'll support you with writing your first nursing CV, and advise you on how to excel at job applications and interviews.