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Bullying, fair pay, racism and retention: RCN President Sheila Sobrany tells us what she's focused on
Growing up in a community of nurses, Sheila has followed in the footsteps of those who came before her. She explains why she’s known as ‘the student nurse whisperer’ and her priorities for her presidency, including tackling equality, diversity and inclusion issues head on.
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‘Why are we still talking about racism and inequality?’
Former RCN President Cecilia Akrisie Anim CBE reflects on the continued lack of equal recognition for internationally educated and Black nursing staff and the progress that still needs to be made
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Speaking up for students: ‘Nursing students are told we're advocates for patients, but who advocates for us?’
As the new student member of RCN Council, Sam is on a mission to ensure students feel valued by sharing their concerns, fighting for tuition fee support, and getting even more students involved in RCN action
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Pat Cullen: ‘Your determination has been an inspiration’
After an historic year leading the world’s largest nursing union, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Pat Cullen addressed members at our annual conference, sharing her reflections on the courage of staff to take strike action and her commitment to campaign for safe nurse staffing ratios
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'A game can bring a family together': Using play in community care
Betsan explains how her play visits in the community, along with her use of Welsh, are helping families move forward after traumatic events.
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From Scotland to Ghana: sharing knowledge to improve cancer care
Fiona has spent over a decade improving the realities of young Ghanaian cancer patients, navigating huge distances and challenges along the way.
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Community nursing: ‘They come in as a patient and leave a friend’
From empathy and team work to taking bloods, Melaine Stronge talks through her role as a senior health care assistant working with patients with life-limiting illnesses
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Amplifying the voices of Arab nurses
The British Arab Nursing and Midwifery Association (BANMA) is providing support to professionals while advocating for improved health care in the British Arab community.
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Students: how to make positive changes at uni and on placement
Going into nursing was not a decision Patrina took lightly, but now her efforts to educate others about learning disabilities and commitment to patients has been recognised with an RCN award
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International students: rising above the challenges
Financial pressures, social discrimination and lack of support. Discover the issues international nursing students face and where to find support
