Royal College of Nursing
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We're here to support you over the festive period. You can access advice, help and support from the RCN on our website, by online chat, email, or phone.
Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qm2tEK
Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qm2tEK
New year, new opportunity? 📚
If you’re looking for inspiration, research resources, or a quiet space to reflect, @rcnlibraries.bsky.social are here for you.
Explore our collections, access expert support, and make the most of our digital resources - wherever you are. ⬇️
If you’re looking for inspiration, research resources, or a quiet space to reflect, @rcnlibraries.bsky.social are here for you.
Explore our collections, access expert support, and make the most of our digital resources - wherever you are. ⬇️
RCN Library | Royal College of Nursing
The largest specialist collection of nursing books and journals in Europe. Available in print or online. Explore today.
www.rcn.org.uk
December 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
New year, new opportunity? 📚
If you’re looking for inspiration, research resources, or a quiet space to reflect, @rcnlibraries.bsky.social are here for you.
Explore our collections, access expert support, and make the most of our digital resources - wherever you are. ⬇️
If you’re looking for inspiration, research resources, or a quiet space to reflect, @rcnlibraries.bsky.social are here for you.
Explore our collections, access expert support, and make the most of our digital resources - wherever you are. ⬇️
Houseplants don’t just brighten a room; they can boost your mood, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, ease fatigue, and even help with calming a headache.
Good for nursing staff and even better for patients, explore the benefits of plants in our feature ⬇️
Good for nursing staff and even better for patients, explore the benefits of plants in our feature ⬇️
The power of plants | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Good for us, great for patients – here’s why houseplants benefit everyone, and how one nurse brought some green goodness into her hospital.
www.rcn.org.uk
December 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Houseplants don’t just brighten a room; they can boost your mood, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, ease fatigue, and even help with calming a headache.
Good for nursing staff and even better for patients, explore the benefits of plants in our feature ⬇️
Good for nursing staff and even better for patients, explore the benefits of plants in our feature ⬇️
Thank you to all our members working over the festive period.
We extend our warmest wishes to nursing staff of every faith, and for those celebrating Christmas, we wish you a peaceful and enjoyable time. 💙✨
We extend our warmest wishes to nursing staff of every faith, and for those celebrating Christmas, we wish you a peaceful and enjoyable time. 💙✨
December 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Thank you to all our members working over the festive period.
We extend our warmest wishes to nursing staff of every faith, and for those celebrating Christmas, we wish you a peaceful and enjoyable time. 💙✨
We extend our warmest wishes to nursing staff of every faith, and for those celebrating Christmas, we wish you a peaceful and enjoyable time. 💙✨
As 2025 draws to a close, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social reflects on his first year in post, and looks at what we can achieve together in 2026.
Catch-up with Bejoy’s blog here ⬇️
Catch-up with Bejoy’s blog here ⬇️
The end of the year, but the start of something | Royal College of Nursing
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on the highlights of his first year as RCN President and his hopes for the profession.
www.rcn.org.uk
December 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, RCN President @bejoysebastian.bsky.social reflects on his first year in post, and looks at what we can achieve together in 2026.
Catch-up with Bejoy’s blog here ⬇️
Catch-up with Bejoy’s blog here ⬇️
RCN Libraries present The Art of Nursing, a new exhibition highlighting the links between nursing and artistic expression.
Hosted at RCN headquarters in London, the exhibition runs until 31 December 2027.
Learn more 🔽
Unable to visit? View the full exhibition online ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Y1VPY6
Hosted at RCN headquarters in London, the exhibition runs until 31 December 2027.
Learn more 🔽
Unable to visit? View the full exhibition online ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Y1VPY6
From scrubs to sketches: the art of nursing | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Behind the scenes at The Art of Nursing, an exhibition at RCN HQ
www.rcn.org.uk
December 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
RCN Libraries present The Art of Nursing, a new exhibition highlighting the links between nursing and artistic expression.
Hosted at RCN headquarters in London, the exhibition runs until 31 December 2027.
Learn more 🔽
Unable to visit? View the full exhibition online ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Y1VPY6
Hosted at RCN headquarters in London, the exhibition runs until 31 December 2027.
Learn more 🔽
Unable to visit? View the full exhibition online ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Y1VPY6
In a recent update to members, Chair of RCN Council @faerycaramel.bsky.social encourages everyone to renew their commitment to standing up for change - for themselves, their colleagues and their patients.
Read more. ⬇️
Read more. ⬇️
Renewing my nursing resolution: advocating for my value and worth|Royal College of Nursing | Royal College of Nursing
RCN Council Chair Carmel O'Boyle says it's time for nursing staff to advocate for their worth and value in the workplace.
www.rcn.org.uk
December 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In a recent update to members, Chair of RCN Council @faerycaramel.bsky.social encourages everyone to renew their commitment to standing up for change - for themselves, their colleagues and their patients.
Read more. ⬇️
Read more. ⬇️
Mentorship can be so much more than guidance. It can spark friendships, growth and respect.
Anna and Nima share how mentorship shaped their professional journeys and why it’s a two-way street. Read our latest RCN Magazine feature ⬇️
Anna and Nima share how mentorship shaped their professional journeys and why it’s a two-way street. Read our latest RCN Magazine feature ⬇️
Mentoring in nursing: how it changed our careers | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
When Anna and Nima met, they clicked. They’ve been learning from each other ever since
www.rcn.org.uk
December 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Mentorship can be so much more than guidance. It can spark friendships, growth and respect.
Anna and Nima share how mentorship shaped their professional journeys and why it’s a two-way street. Read our latest RCN Magazine feature ⬇️
Anna and Nima share how mentorship shaped their professional journeys and why it’s a two-way street. Read our latest RCN Magazine feature ⬇️
We're here to support you over the festive period. You can access advice, help and support from the RCN on our website, by online chat, email, or phone.
Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qm2tEK
Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qm2tEK
December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're here to support you over the festive period. You can access advice, help and support from the RCN on our website, by online chat, email, or phone.
Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qm2tEK
Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qm2tEK
2025 saw huge progress for the RCN EDI Committee, from our first annual impact report to launching an anti-racism sub-group turning aspiration into accountability.
Read the full blog from our Chair & Vice Chair to see how EDI is shaping all we do, and what’s ahead for 2026 ➡️ https://bit.ly/44BU2N2
Read the full blog from our Chair & Vice Chair to see how EDI is shaping all we do, and what’s ahead for 2026 ➡️ https://bit.ly/44BU2N2
December 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
2025 saw huge progress for the RCN EDI Committee, from our first annual impact report to launching an anti-racism sub-group turning aspiration into accountability.
Read the full blog from our Chair & Vice Chair to see how EDI is shaping all we do, and what’s ahead for 2026 ➡️ https://bit.ly/44BU2N2
Read the full blog from our Chair & Vice Chair to see how EDI is shaping all we do, and what’s ahead for 2026 ➡️ https://bit.ly/44BU2N2
How much do you know about general practice nursing?
We sit down with Rebecca, a general practice nurse, to learn more about her role and what motivates her.
Read more 🔽
We sit down with Rebecca, a general practice nurse, to learn more about her role and what motivates her.
Read more 🔽
General practice nurse: what I do at work | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
As a lead nurse in general practice, Rebecca does everything from diagnosing and prescribing to promoting preventive care. She tells us more about what she does at work
www.rcn.org.uk
December 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
How much do you know about general practice nursing?
We sit down with Rebecca, a general practice nurse, to learn more about her role and what motivates her.
Read more 🔽
We sit down with Rebecca, a general practice nurse, to learn more about her role and what motivates her.
Read more 🔽
The programme for our 2026 Education Conference is now live ✅
Join us in Exeter in April for two inspiring days packed cutting-edge sessions from across health and social care.
Hear from influential speakers, network with leading professionals and shape the future of nursing education. Book now ⬇️
Join us in Exeter in April for two inspiring days packed cutting-edge sessions from across health and social care.
Hear from influential speakers, network with leading professionals and shape the future of nursing education. Book now ⬇️
RCN Education Forum Conference 2026 | Royal College of Nursing
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www.rcn.org.uk
December 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The programme for our 2026 Education Conference is now live ✅
Join us in Exeter in April for two inspiring days packed cutting-edge sessions from across health and social care.
Hear from influential speakers, network with leading professionals and shape the future of nursing education. Book now ⬇️
Join us in Exeter in April for two inspiring days packed cutting-edge sessions from across health and social care.
Hear from influential speakers, network with leading professionals and shape the future of nursing education. Book now ⬇️
Hear directly from some of our activists about 7 of the rights you’re entitled to when working in the independent health and social care sectors.
More info: https://bit.ly/4q88owT
More info: https://bit.ly/4q88owT
7 Employment Standards for Independent Health and Social Care Sectors
YouTube video by RCN
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December 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hear directly from some of our activists about 7 of the rights you’re entitled to when working in the independent health and social care sectors.
More info: https://bit.ly/4q88owT
More info: https://bit.ly/4q88owT
Agenda for Change is over 20 years old, & too many nurses are stuck on the entry-level pay band for years, with serious consequences for patient safety & staff morale.
Read the case for change in our new report: https://bit.ly/3KIE4tP
Read the case for change in our new report: https://bit.ly/3KIE4tP
December 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Agenda for Change is over 20 years old, & too many nurses are stuck on the entry-level pay band for years, with serious consequences for patient safety & staff morale.
Read the case for change in our new report: https://bit.ly/3KIE4tP
Read the case for change in our new report: https://bit.ly/3KIE4tP
Yesterday, the Employment Rights Bill became law.
The Act is important for nursing staff and your rights at work. Read our explainer to understand what you need to know. ⬇️
The Act is important for nursing staff and your rights at work. Read our explainer to understand what you need to know. ⬇️
Employment Rights Act: what does it mean for nursing staff? | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN continues to push the UK government to improve the working rights of our members and to protect those rights in law
www.rcn.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Yesterday, the Employment Rights Bill became law.
The Act is important for nursing staff and your rights at work. Read our explainer to understand what you need to know. ⬇️
The Act is important for nursing staff and your rights at work. Read our explainer to understand what you need to know. ⬇️
Our analysis shows that, for nursing staff, stress-related illnesses accounted for nearly a quarter of the 7 million days lost to sickness in 2023.
Explore our latest magazine feature for advice on recognising the signs of stress and accessing support – particularly during winter. ⬇️
Explore our latest magazine feature for advice on recognising the signs of stress and accessing support – particularly during winter. ⬇️
Winter stress: spot the signs and know your rights | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Seasonal pressures can cause stress levels to rise. Here's how to recognise the signs and access support
www.rcn.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Our analysis shows that, for nursing staff, stress-related illnesses accounted for nearly a quarter of the 7 million days lost to sickness in 2023.
Explore our latest magazine feature for advice on recognising the signs of stress and accessing support – particularly during winter. ⬇️
Explore our latest magazine feature for advice on recognising the signs of stress and accessing support – particularly during winter. ⬇️
Today is #InternationalMigrantsDay, and a chance to celebrate the contribution of migrant nursing staff to the profession and to patient care.
Without your dedication, our health and care system would cease to function. Explore our resources for international members ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XFjH3k
Without your dedication, our health and care system would cease to function. Explore our resources for international members ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XFjH3k
December 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Today is #InternationalMigrantsDay, and a chance to celebrate the contribution of migrant nursing staff to the profession and to patient care.
Without your dedication, our health and care system would cease to function. Explore our resources for international members ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XFjH3k
Without your dedication, our health and care system would cease to function. Explore our resources for international members ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XFjH3k
Are you an RCN Health and Safety Rep?
Read Andrew Mather's latest blog, which explores the importance of assessing and controlling risks to nursing staff from respiratory illness in the wake of an unprecedented 55% rise in hospital admissions due to flu.
Read more: https://bit.ly/493CQkR
Read Andrew Mather's latest blog, which explores the importance of assessing and controlling risks to nursing staff from respiratory illness in the wake of an unprecedented 55% rise in hospital admissions due to flu.
Read more: https://bit.ly/493CQkR
December 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Are you an RCN Health and Safety Rep?
Read Andrew Mather's latest blog, which explores the importance of assessing and controlling risks to nursing staff from respiratory illness in the wake of an unprecedented 55% rise in hospital admissions due to flu.
Read more: https://bit.ly/493CQkR
Read Andrew Mather's latest blog, which explores the importance of assessing and controlling risks to nursing staff from respiratory illness in the wake of an unprecedented 55% rise in hospital admissions due to flu.
Read more: https://bit.ly/493CQkR
🆕| Too many nurses are stuck at entry-level pay bands for years – with serious consequences for patient care and staff morale.
Our new report details the case we've been making to governments to reform nursing pay structures.
Read the full findings:
Our new report details the case we've been making to governments to reform nursing pay structures.
Read the full findings:
Nursing left behind on pay progression, RCN report warns | News | Royal College of Nursing
A lack of consistent career development in nursing is costing lives, money and the future of nursing
www.rcn.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🆕| Too many nurses are stuck at entry-level pay bands for years – with serious consequences for patient care and staff morale.
Our new report details the case we've been making to governments to reform nursing pay structures.
Read the full findings:
Our new report details the case we've been making to governments to reform nursing pay structures.
Read the full findings:
Join us in March 2026 at our Ophthalmic Nursing Conference for the latest insights and practical updates that matter to you.
Programme highlights include:
✅ Advanced practice
✅ Workplace leadership
✅ Eye care support pathways
…and much more.
Secure your place today.
Programme highlights include:
✅ Advanced practice
✅ Workplace leadership
✅ Eye care support pathways
…and much more.
Secure your place today.
RCN Ophthalmic Nursing Conference | Royal College of Nursing
A one day conference specifically designed for nursing professionals working in ocular health.
www.rcn.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Join us in March 2026 at our Ophthalmic Nursing Conference for the latest insights and practical updates that matter to you.
Programme highlights include:
✅ Advanced practice
✅ Workplace leadership
✅ Eye care support pathways
…and much more.
Secure your place today.
Programme highlights include:
✅ Advanced practice
✅ Workplace leadership
✅ Eye care support pathways
…and much more.
Secure your place today.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is three times more common in women, and it’s more prevalent in shift workers and those who have moved to the UK from sunnier climates.
Spot the signs and explore tips for managing SAD in our latest magazine feature ⬇️
Spot the signs and explore tips for managing SAD in our latest magazine feature ⬇️
Seasonal affective disorder: how to cope with SAD | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Nursing staff are more susceptible to SAD. Here's how to manage it
www.rcn.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is three times more common in women, and it’s more prevalent in shift workers and those who have moved to the UK from sunnier climates.
Spot the signs and explore tips for managing SAD in our latest magazine feature ⬇️
Spot the signs and explore tips for managing SAD in our latest magazine feature ⬇️
Whether you’re an RCN student member or not, we want to hear from you.
Help shape the future of nursing.
Complete our survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/488m2Zt
Help shape the future of nursing.
Complete our survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/488m2Zt
December 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Whether you’re an RCN student member or not, we want to hear from you.
Help shape the future of nursing.
Complete our survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/488m2Zt
Help shape the future of nursing.
Complete our survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/488m2Zt
Your rights at work matter.
We’ve created a workplace poster and crib sheet to help members working in non-NHS settings understand and apply our Employment Standards to get a better deal at work.
📩 Download now and share with your team: https://bit.ly/48iXgGk
We’ve created a workplace poster and crib sheet to help members working in non-NHS settings understand and apply our Employment Standards to get a better deal at work.
📩 Download now and share with your team: https://bit.ly/48iXgGk
December 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Your rights at work matter.
We’ve created a workplace poster and crib sheet to help members working in non-NHS settings understand and apply our Employment Standards to get a better deal at work.
📩 Download now and share with your team: https://bit.ly/48iXgGk
We’ve created a workplace poster and crib sheet to help members working in non-NHS settings understand and apply our Employment Standards to get a better deal at work.
📩 Download now and share with your team: https://bit.ly/48iXgGk
FACT: if you work over your contracted hours, you should be paid overtime.
How much do you know about the conditions of employment in the NHS?
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/48U9yoV
How much do you know about the conditions of employment in the NHS?
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/48U9yoV
December 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
FACT: if you work over your contracted hours, you should be paid overtime.
How much do you know about the conditions of employment in the NHS?
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/48U9yoV
How much do you know about the conditions of employment in the NHS?
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/48U9yoV
NHS England’s new corridor care guidance is a sign of just how far standards have fallen.
A fully funded plan to eradicate the practice is needed, which must include:
☑️ investment in hospital beds
☑️ more nursing staff across acute & community settings
☑️ urgent action to boost social care capacity.
A fully funded plan to eradicate the practice is needed, which must include:
☑️ investment in hospital beds
☑️ more nursing staff across acute & community settings
☑️ urgent action to boost social care capacity.
Corridor care should be eradicated, not just mitigated, says RCN | News | Royal College of Nursing
NHS England’s new corridor care guidance is a sign of just how far care standards have fallen. We’re calling for a fully funded plan to eradicate the practice
www.rcn.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
NHS England’s new corridor care guidance is a sign of just how far standards have fallen.
A fully funded plan to eradicate the practice is needed, which must include:
☑️ investment in hospital beds
☑️ more nursing staff across acute & community settings
☑️ urgent action to boost social care capacity.
A fully funded plan to eradicate the practice is needed, which must include:
☑️ investment in hospital beds
☑️ more nursing staff across acute & community settings
☑️ urgent action to boost social care capacity.
If you get a call this number: 01613 942124 - that’s us.
Our research team wants your views on how we communicate with you.
If you are able to, please share your thoughts with them. Your feedback matters.
Our research team wants your views on how we communicate with you.
If you are able to, please share your thoughts with them. Your feedback matters.
December 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
If you get a call this number: 01613 942124 - that’s us.
Our research team wants your views on how we communicate with you.
If you are able to, please share your thoughts with them. Your feedback matters.
Our research team wants your views on how we communicate with you.
If you are able to, please share your thoughts with them. Your feedback matters.