Moved to Care Exhibition

This exhibition shows that migration has long been at the heart of nursing. Well before the NHS, Nightingale nurses journeyed across the globe, while several RCN founders travelled as military nurses, in South Africa and beyond.

Moved to Care Exhibition Launch (Hybrid)

Join us in person or online for the launch of our new exhibition about the history of migration and nursing.

Daytime urinary incontinence in children: The new guidance

Functional daytime urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common among children and teenagers and can have a significant impact on their physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

Our work

Find out more about the work of the History of Nursing Socity and the other organisations we work with

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Nursing workforce shortages and surging complexity are increasing the risk for patients and staff, warns nursing union

A challenging mix of a failure to fill the gaps in the nursing workforce and increasing patient need are leaving staff struggling to keep people safe, as a quarter say registered nurse numbers are so far below what is required that there is now a high risk of harm on shift.

Why recognising nursing as a STEM profession matters for Wales's future workforce

Scientific, technological and analytical expertise already underpin modern nursing practice; formal STEM status would strengthen recruitment, visibility and innovation across Wales.

Group Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Group Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee provides advice, leadership and oversight to the development, implementation and delivery of the Group EDI strategy.

Retiring from Work, Not from Activism

When people think of trade unions, they usually think of workers on the shop floor. At the RCN however, we know that reaching retirement doesn’t mean we have to retire from union activity.

RCN Nursing Support Workers' Day: celebrating diversity and inclusion

Join us on 23 November to shine a light on nursing support workers and their essential contribution to patient care.