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Endometriosis explained

It takes patients eight years on average to get an endometriosis diagnosis. Nurse practitioner Deb tells us about her specialist role and how nursing staff could help spot the condition earlier

From chronic fatigue to long COVID

Senior nurse Natasha was already suffering from chronic fatigue when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. After she caught the virus, chronic fatigue services helped her manage some ongoing symptoms, but accessing specialist long COVID support hasn’t been as easy. Natasha tells us her story

Meaningful activities for older people

Discover ways to plan meaningful activities when caring for people in a care home. Learn more about what a meaningful activity is, why it is a fundamental aspect of care, and the benefits of doing so in when it comes to improving physical and mental wellbeing.

RCN Nursing History Now: Spring 2019

Read all about the last remaining memorials to Crimean War nurses, recording the voices of nurses past, chamber-pot taxes in the 1700s and a new book about the Royal London Hospital Nurses League. And discover some charismatic characters from the archives of Northampton General Hospital.

Financial wellbeing tools

Budget Planner

Age discrimination in reformed public service pension schemes

A guide for RCN members around age discrimination in public sector pension schemes following the McCloud judgment.

Managing stress

Managing stress

Striking a balance: patient safety during industrial action

It’s two years since nursing staff in Northern Ireland took part in historic strike action. They explain how they preserved patient safety, while still making an impact