Burnout in nursing

Challenging work conditions lead to widespread mental health problems and burnout among nurses and midwives, according to a report by the Society for Occupational Medicine.

Wellbeing in nursing

Projects funded by the RCN Foundation exploring the causes of burnout and illness among nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants

Leadership in nursing

RCN Foundation funded projects that equip nurses and midwives to develop their leadership abilities and decision-making skills

Priority research areas

Learn more about our key areas of research and the nursing and midwifery-led projects we're currently funding across the UK.

Circulation Policy

Events Terms and Conditions

Challenge, Change, Hope: from the perspective of newly qualified nurses and midwives

My experience of 'Following Your Compassion', a collaboration project focusing on the perspectives of 24 of newly qualified midwives and nurses, and the follow-up conference at The Kings Fund conference which focused on 'Challenge, Change and Hope'.

Meet your new RCN North West Regional Director

Introducing Simon Browes.

Domestic abuse assessment tools and guidance

Find a selection of useful links to assessment tools and guidance to help health professionals identify and support victims of domestic violence. This includes incidents of domestic abuse in the health profession, schools and local constituencies.

Digital skills

Increase your understanding of the meaning of digital literacies and the skills, attitudes, values and behaviours, for example digital identity, well-being and safety, data and media literacies.