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First world war nurses’ achievements were overlooked, just as nursing is undervalued now
Nurses on the Western Front were skilled professionals, says historian Christine Hallett
06 Nov 2018
Defence nurses share lessons from war
Armistice Day is a chance to reflect on how the history of nursing in war is passed on
02 Nov 2018
Jane Bates: Skewed system lets bullying flourish
Two topical stories highlight flaws in the way the NHS deals with complaints against staff
01 Nov 2018
Time for a seismic shift in global healthcare
Investment in primary healthcare is the change the world needs, says International Council...
29 Oct 2018
Why I decided to quit my nursing course
Stress prompted Kirsty Sartain to quit her training, a decision she is still struggling with
26 Oct 2018
Jane Bates: A rude reminder of my student self
Jane Bates recalls a surprising use for the tough loo rolls of yesteryear
18 Oct 2018
Calorie labelling is welcome, but it won’t solve the obesity crisis
Compulsory labels can’t alone turn the tide, says RCN’s Helen Donovan
17 Oct 2018
Time for a seismic shift in global healthcare
Investment in primary care is the change the world needs, says ICN director Howard Catton
12 Oct 2018
HbA1c: What's in a name? And how can I remember it?...
Remembering the name of the diabetes blood test is a challenge, says Jane Bates
10 Oct 2018
NMC will listen and learn from nurses and the public
Chair Philip Graf says the regulator is committed to improving how it deals with complaints
10 Oct 2018
We’re all part of the solution to knife crime
Nurse Michelle Cox, whose son survived a machete attack, says violent crime is an issue for...
10 Oct 2018
Poster points the way for nurses to tackle trafficking
Campaign aims to help victims of sexual exploitation self-identify and seek support
10 Oct 2018
Nurse leaders must show the economic value of healthcare
If nurses want to be heard, they should address political agendas, says Thomas Kearns of the...
09 Oct 2018
Jane Bates: You should get that looked at…
Given how difficult it can be to see a GP, are people finding other routes to healthcare?
05 Oct 2018
Nurses’ right to conscientious objection is incompatible with non-judgemental practice
Why the needs of the patient trump nurses’ personal beliefs
02 Oct 2018
Jane Bates: It's time to be pushy
After the pay debacle and with staffing in crisis, it’s time to be pushy, says Jane Bates
26 Sep 2018
Voting is your chance to shape nursing’s future
Have a say on your profession’s leaders, starting with the RCN EGM, says Caroline Shuldham
25 Sep 2018