Blogs
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30 Apr 2026
鈥淢ore Than Missing School鈥�
Dr Elaine Allan - FQNIS, Visiting Research Fellow Robert Gordon University (RGU), School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA) Consultant, Member- National Association School Nurse Academics (NASNA) highlights an important initiative led by Specialist Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) school nurse (SN), Shona Gray in NHS Grampian Scotland, which could be replicated UK wide.
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28 Apr 2026
The Hidden Risks of Nursing: Psychosocial Harm - International Workers鈥� Memorial Day 2026
Marking International Workers鈥� Memorial Day (IWMD) 2026, this blog examines the often鈥慼idden psychosocial risks facing nursing staff and the serious harm caused by work鈥憆elated stress. Using workforce data and nurses鈥� lived experiences, it shows that stress is not an individual failing but a predictable, preventable occupational hazard that affects staff wellbeing, retention and patient safety. Honouring nursing staff means treating psychosocial risk with the same seriousness as physical harm and taking meaningful action to make work safe.
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21 Apr 2026
Considering applying for a forum steering committee? Read this first
This blog will help 桃色视频 members understand forum steering committees and apply confidently, offering practical tips to stand out and contribute meaningfully to their specialty.
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17 Apr 2026
My journey with the RCN Catheter Care Guidelines
This blog shares a personal reflection on moving from my long term clinical use of the RCN Catheter Care Guidelines to playing a role in its review. It highlights the importance of lived clinical experience, evolving practice, and the confidence gained in contributing to the review.
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17 Apr 2026
Why every nursing student should go to RCN Congress (at least once)
Josie Gordon, Congress Agenda Committee member, reflects on her first experience of RCN Congress 鈥� and why she believes every nursing student should attend.
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17 Apr 2026
A global perspective on diabetes care in South Africa
Reflections from volunteering in Cape Town with young people living with Type 1 Diabetes, exploring health inequalities, cultural awareness, and how global experience shapes compassionate nursing practice and professional growth.
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15 Apr 2026
Restorative supervision and compassionate leadership in prison healthcare
This blog looks at compassionate leadership, and why it matters more than ever in prison healthcare.
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15 Apr 2026
Presenting at GIN
A reflection on presenting at GIN, focusing on engaging gastroenterology nurses in research and sharing practical ways to make research more accessible in everyday nursing practice.
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14 Apr 2026
Harnessing the strength of our diversity
In this blog, RCN Chair of Council Carmel O'Boyle, explores why the RCN Equalities organising groups are vital spaces to connect, learn, amplify voices and work together to harness one of our profession's greatest strengths: our diversity.
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13 Apr 2026
Our students stepped forward for Wales 鈥� now Wales must step forward for them
Professor Sandy Harding, RCN Wales Associate Director of Nursing shares powerful stories from the final-year nursing students in Wales being impacted by the news that hundreds of graduates may be left without jobs.
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