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RCN's centenary offers a chance to reflect on a century of change
Former RCN president Lucy Ottley once said: ‘What an opportunity we have to guide the future...
30 Mar 2016
A change for the better
Revalidation, one of the most significant changes to the regulation of nurses and midwives,...
30 Mar 2016
Keep your eyes – and mind – open to signs of domestic abuse
Abuse is often hidden behind an 'ordinary' relationship, says RCN Nurse of the Year Amanda...
18 Mar 2016
Voices - Being a Care Maker means sharing the spirit of the 6Cs, says Jane Cummings
Last month a celebration event was held for Care Makers – those volunteers who act as...
09 Mar 2016
Inspirational lessons in frailty
Frailty in older patients is an important issue that we all need to be aware of in light of...
04 Mar 2016
Matching skills with needs
Paul Labourne describes how demographic, economic and technological developments are...
01 Mar 2016
Surviving seasonal pressures while delivering quality care
Nickola Amin suggests a way to survive seasonal pressures while delivering quality care
01 Mar 2016
Susan Williams - International outlook
This year marks the RCN’s 100th anniversary and, in recognition of its commitment to the...
01 Mar 2016
Managing generational and cultural differences among staff
Sally N Ellis Fletcher describes a framework for managing generational and cultural...
01 Mar 2016
The meningitis B vaccine shouldn’t depend on a parent’s finances
Why I paid three times the recommended price to protect my daughter
26 Feb 2016
Voices - The NMC is responsive to nurses’ ever-changing needs, says Janet Finch
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is committed to being a dynamic organisation that values...
24 Feb 2016
Today's nurses should be proud of their graduate status...
Jennifer Hunt urges newly quaified nurses to be tall poppies, not shrinking violets
19 Feb 2016
Voices - We must be honest about the NHS care we can expect, says Janet Davies
After years of campaigning for better training, regulation and opportunities for healthcare...
17 Feb 2016
Happy Valentine's Day? Not for everyone...
Nurses should be extra vigilent around Valentine's Day to spot signs of possible domestic...
12 Feb 2016
A proud LGBT history
In two weeks time, I will be giving a public lecture for LGBT History Month at an event in...
03 Feb 2016
Vantage point - High standards
About 18 months ago, senior staff at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust noticed that newly...
01 Feb 2016
Network your way to success
A little know-how can open doors to opportunities and relationships, says Kathleen Pagana.
01 Feb 2016
I am learning how to deliver transformational care
Community matron Beverley Marriott blogs about why she wanted to take part in an older...
21 Jan 2016