Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum
@rcnlibraries.bsky.social
The RCN (@rcn.org.uk) Library and Museum is Europe’s largest nursing library. Use our services online or visit our libraries, exhibitions and events in person.
Get in touch via: www.rcn.org.uk/library
Online|Belfast|Cardiff|Edinburgh|London
Get in touch via: www.rcn.org.uk/library
Online|Belfast|Cardiff|Edinburgh|London
Together with the RCN History of Nursing Forum and HIVstory, we're remembering the experiences of nursing workers during the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Discover their stories and learn more about the project at our event on 27 November.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Together with the RCN History of Nursing Forum and HIVstory, we're remembering the experiences of nursing workers during the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Discover their stories and learn more about the project at our event on 27 November.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
Learn how to use BrowZine to keep track of your favourite nursing journals. We'll show you how to set alerts and build your own digital bookshelf.
🗓️ Tomorrow, 12 November
🕚 11-11.45am
💻 Online
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
🗓️ Tomorrow, 12 November
🕚 11-11.45am
💻 Online
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Learn how to use BrowZine to keep track of your favourite nursing journals. We'll show you how to set alerts and build your own digital bookshelf.
🗓️ Tomorrow, 12 November
🕚 11-11.45am
💻 Online
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
🗓️ Tomorrow, 12 November
🕚 11-11.45am
💻 Online
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
This month's Explore Your Archives theme is religion and spirituality. This postcard shows a nun with her class at St Vincent's, set up in 1907 for disabled boys from workhouses and poorest areas of London.
Explore the RCN Archive online: https://bit.ly/3pePUx7
Credit: RCN Archives #HistNursing
Explore the RCN Archive online: https://bit.ly/3pePUx7
Credit: RCN Archives #HistNursing
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This month's Explore Your Archives theme is religion and spirituality. This postcard shows a nun with her class at St Vincent's, set up in 1907 for disabled boys from workhouses and poorest areas of London.
Explore the RCN Archive online: https://bit.ly/3pePUx7
Credit: RCN Archives #HistNursing
Explore the RCN Archive online: https://bit.ly/3pePUx7
Credit: RCN Archives #HistNursing
📣Join the workshop on Writing for Publication 📣
Publishing research is essential to shaping the future of nursing standards. It requires a strong argument, clear writing and a structured writing process.
Need a refresher on these fundamental skills? Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3KKRhC0
Publishing research is essential to shaping the future of nursing standards. It requires a strong argument, clear writing and a structured writing process.
Need a refresher on these fundamental skills? Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3KKRhC0
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
📣Join the workshop on Writing for Publication 📣
Publishing research is essential to shaping the future of nursing standards. It requires a strong argument, clear writing and a structured writing process.
Need a refresher on these fundamental skills? Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3KKRhC0
Publishing research is essential to shaping the future of nursing standards. It requires a strong argument, clear writing and a structured writing process.
Need a refresher on these fundamental skills? Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3KKRhC0
Join our free online workshop on evaluating healthcare information: perfect for students, HCAs, nursing support workers and anyone looking to boost their confidence in using research.
📅 20 November | 🕚 11am–1pm
🎟️ Free | 🧾 2 CPD hours | RCN members only
👉 https://bit.ly/46QypKq
📅 20 November | 🕚 11am–1pm
🎟️ Free | 🧾 2 CPD hours | RCN members only
👉 https://bit.ly/46QypKq
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Join our free online workshop on evaluating healthcare information: perfect for students, HCAs, nursing support workers and anyone looking to boost their confidence in using research.
📅 20 November | 🕚 11am–1pm
🎟️ Free | 🧾 2 CPD hours | RCN members only
👉 https://bit.ly/46QypKq
📅 20 November | 🕚 11am–1pm
🎟️ Free | 🧾 2 CPD hours | RCN members only
👉 https://bit.ly/46QypKq
This #RemembranceDay we will take time to mark the extraordinary contributions of nurses in wartime.
These Rolls of Honour, kindly donated by nurse historian Yvonne McEwan, help us to commemorate nurses who served, made great sacrifices, and lost their lives in wartime.
#LestWeForget
These Rolls of Honour, kindly donated by nurse historian Yvonne McEwan, help us to commemorate nurses who served, made great sacrifices, and lost their lives in wartime.
#LestWeForget
November 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This #RemembranceDay we will take time to mark the extraordinary contributions of nurses in wartime.
These Rolls of Honour, kindly donated by nurse historian Yvonne McEwan, help us to commemorate nurses who served, made great sacrifices, and lost their lives in wartime.
#LestWeForget
These Rolls of Honour, kindly donated by nurse historian Yvonne McEwan, help us to commemorate nurses who served, made great sacrifices, and lost their lives in wartime.
#LestWeForget
📚 As part of your RCN membership, you can access thousands of ejournals, eBooks, literature search support and referencing tools.
Join our Introduction to RCN Library Services online session to get started: https://bit.ly/48Tmm0k
Join our Introduction to RCN Library Services online session to get started: https://bit.ly/48Tmm0k
November 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
📚 As part of your RCN membership, you can access thousands of ejournals, eBooks, literature search support and referencing tools.
Join our Introduction to RCN Library Services online session to get started: https://bit.ly/48Tmm0k
Join our Introduction to RCN Library Services online session to get started: https://bit.ly/48Tmm0k
Did you know men have a lower life expectancy than women? Use Library Search to discover resources and understand more about men's health this #Movember
🔍 https://bit.ly/4qWdNIK
#MensHealth
🔍 https://bit.ly/4qWdNIK
#MensHealth
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Did you know men have a lower life expectancy than women? Use Library Search to discover resources and understand more about men's health this #Movember
🔍 https://bit.ly/4qWdNIK
#MensHealth
🔍 https://bit.ly/4qWdNIK
#MensHealth
🧠Want to sharpen your research skills? Join our librarians on for a practical, beginner-friendly session on how to assess the quality and reliability of healthcare information.
📅 Thursday 20 Nov | 🕚 11am–1pm
💻 Online |🧾 2 CPD hours
🔒 RCN members only: https://bit.ly/46QypKq
📅 Thursday 20 Nov | 🕚 11am–1pm
💻 Online |🧾 2 CPD hours
🔒 RCN members only: https://bit.ly/46QypKq
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🧠Want to sharpen your research skills? Join our librarians on for a practical, beginner-friendly session on how to assess the quality and reliability of healthcare information.
📅 Thursday 20 Nov | 🕚 11am–1pm
💻 Online |🧾 2 CPD hours
🔒 RCN members only: https://bit.ly/46QypKq
📅 Thursday 20 Nov | 🕚 11am–1pm
💻 Online |🧾 2 CPD hours
🔒 RCN members only: https://bit.ly/46QypKq
Need help fast? Try our web chat! Message any time within our library office hours and get a speedy reply from our expert librarians. Our average response time this month was 12 seconds! 📨 #RCNLibraryandMuseum
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 09:00–19:00
Saturday 09:00–17:00
https://bit.ly/3JIJZhM
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 09:00–19:00
Saturday 09:00–17:00
https://bit.ly/3JIJZhM
November 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Need help fast? Try our web chat! Message any time within our library office hours and get a speedy reply from our expert librarians. Our average response time this month was 12 seconds! 📨 #RCNLibraryandMuseum
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 09:00–19:00
Saturday 09:00–17:00
https://bit.ly/3JIJZhM
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 09:00–19:00
Saturday 09:00–17:00
https://bit.ly/3JIJZhM
Are you interested in the challenges to womens' equality and the arts? Through the example of the art of Paula Rego and the work of Global Health 5050, join us and hear about the impact of art on women’s health
📅 13 Nov 25
⌚ 13:00 - 14:00
📌 Online
Book now: bit.ly/3ImfUnh
📅 13 Nov 25
⌚ 13:00 - 14:00
📌 Online
Book now: bit.ly/3ImfUnh
November 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Are you interested in the challenges to womens' equality and the arts? Through the example of the art of Paula Rego and the work of Global Health 5050, join us and hear about the impact of art on women’s health
📅 13 Nov 25
⌚ 13:00 - 14:00
📌 Online
Book now: bit.ly/3ImfUnh
📅 13 Nov 25
⌚ 13:00 - 14:00
📌 Online
Book now: bit.ly/3ImfUnh
📢 It’s Islamophobia Awareness Month!
📚 We’re spotlighting a landmark text exploring British Muslims’ experiences of health inequalities, accessing services, and involvement in health promotion.
📖 Available in print or eBook format here: https://bit.ly/47VyUTU 🔗
#FlipTheScript #IAM2025
📚 We’re spotlighting a landmark text exploring British Muslims’ experiences of health inequalities, accessing services, and involvement in health promotion.
📖 Available in print or eBook format here: https://bit.ly/47VyUTU 🔗
#FlipTheScript #IAM2025
November 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
📢 It’s Islamophobia Awareness Month!
📚 We’re spotlighting a landmark text exploring British Muslims’ experiences of health inequalities, accessing services, and involvement in health promotion.
📖 Available in print or eBook format here: https://bit.ly/47VyUTU 🔗
#FlipTheScript #IAM2025
📚 We’re spotlighting a landmark text exploring British Muslims’ experiences of health inequalities, accessing services, and involvement in health promotion.
📖 Available in print or eBook format here: https://bit.ly/47VyUTU 🔗
#FlipTheScript #IAM2025
🎨 What are the colours of care? Join us online for a fascinating talk exploring the history of colour in 20th century hospitals in Britain. Free and open to all!
🎟️Book your place: https://bit.ly/4qfnEc6
Image: Mary Barnes: At the Well, oil on board, c/o Falkland Estate.
🎟️Book your place: https://bit.ly/4qfnEc6
Image: Mary Barnes: At the Well, oil on board, c/o Falkland Estate.
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🎨 What are the colours of care? Join us online for a fascinating talk exploring the history of colour in 20th century hospitals in Britain. Free and open to all!
🎟️Book your place: https://bit.ly/4qfnEc6
Image: Mary Barnes: At the Well, oil on board, c/o Falkland Estate.
🎟️Book your place: https://bit.ly/4qfnEc6
Image: Mary Barnes: At the Well, oil on board, c/o Falkland Estate.
Want the latest nursing research at your fingertips? Learn to use our fantastic BrowZine tool in this 45 minute session for RCN members.
📆 12 November, 11-11.45am
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
📆 12 November, 11-11.45am
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Want the latest nursing research at your fingertips? Learn to use our fantastic BrowZine tool in this 45 minute session for RCN members.
📆 12 November, 11-11.45am
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
📆 12 November, 11-11.45am
💻 Online
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
Faye welcomes visitors to the #ArtOfNursing exhibition and our Library and Museum. Part of an untitled 2024 work by Charlotte Mann, we love the detailing: badges, hand sanitiser and pen. It really emphasises individuality.
📍 Plan your visit and be welcomed by Faye: https://bit.ly/4kIaPDP
📍 Plan your visit and be welcomed by Faye: https://bit.ly/4kIaPDP
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Faye welcomes visitors to the #ArtOfNursing exhibition and our Library and Museum. Part of an untitled 2024 work by Charlotte Mann, we love the detailing: badges, hand sanitiser and pen. It really emphasises individuality.
📍 Plan your visit and be welcomed by Faye: https://bit.ly/4kIaPDP
📍 Plan your visit and be welcomed by Faye: https://bit.ly/4kIaPDP
✏️ Reports are the backbone of organisational writing. Join our 2 hour online workshop with the Royal Literary Fund to help you write clearly, concisely and effectively.
More details and how to book: https://bit.ly/4ngqOK4
More details and how to book: https://bit.ly/4ngqOK4
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
✏️ Reports are the backbone of organisational writing. Join our 2 hour online workshop with the Royal Literary Fund to help you write clearly, concisely and effectively.
More details and how to book: https://bit.ly/4ngqOK4
More details and how to book: https://bit.ly/4ngqOK4
Talking about stress in the workplace can be difficult. #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek is about removing that stigma. Check out our Stress Reading List for key resources for self care, managers and workplace reps.
🔗 Explore the reading list resources: https://bit.ly/411jmLv
🔗 Explore the reading list resources: https://bit.ly/411jmLv
November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Talking about stress in the workplace can be difficult. #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek is about removing that stigma. Check out our Stress Reading List for key resources for self care, managers and workplace reps.
🔗 Explore the reading list resources: https://bit.ly/411jmLv
🔗 Explore the reading list resources: https://bit.ly/411jmLv
⏳ Just a few days to go!
Join us on Thursday for a free online session where you'll learn how to create quick, accurate references using ZoteroBib — a free, online tool.
📚 Perfect for students and researchers tired of fiddling with citations.
https://bit.ly/46YHmkN
Join us on Thursday for a free online session where you'll learn how to create quick, accurate references using ZoteroBib — a free, online tool.
📚 Perfect for students and researchers tired of fiddling with citations.
https://bit.ly/46YHmkN
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
⏳ Just a few days to go!
Join us on Thursday for a free online session where you'll learn how to create quick, accurate references using ZoteroBib — a free, online tool.
📚 Perfect for students and researchers tired of fiddling with citations.
https://bit.ly/46YHmkN
Join us on Thursday for a free online session where you'll learn how to create quick, accurate references using ZoteroBib — a free, online tool.
📚 Perfect for students and researchers tired of fiddling with citations.
https://bit.ly/46YHmkN
Our guided tour this Wednesday 5 November will reveal the stories, characters and architectural features that make up the remarkable RCN London building.
Free to members, £9 public admission.
Book now ➡️ https://bit.ly/478gsG0
Can't make it this time? Tours run the first Wednesday of every month!
Free to members, £9 public admission.
Book now ➡️ https://bit.ly/478gsG0
Can't make it this time? Tours run the first Wednesday of every month!
November 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Our guided tour this Wednesday 5 November will reveal the stories, characters and architectural features that make up the remarkable RCN London building.
Free to members, £9 public admission.
Book now ➡️ https://bit.ly/478gsG0
Can't make it this time? Tours run the first Wednesday of every month!
Free to members, £9 public admission.
Book now ➡️ https://bit.ly/478gsG0
Can't make it this time? Tours run the first Wednesday of every month!
BrowZine can make staying up to date with nursing journals quick and stress-free. Join our training session on 12 November to find out how.
🕚 11-11.45am
💻 Online
1,900+ journals await! Book your place today 👉 https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
🕚 11-11.45am
💻 Online
1,900+ journals await! Book your place today 👉 https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
October 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
BrowZine can make staying up to date with nursing journals quick and stress-free. Join our training session on 12 November to find out how.
🕚 11-11.45am
💻 Online
1,900+ journals await! Book your place today 👉 https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
🕚 11-11.45am
💻 Online
1,900+ journals await! Book your place today 👉 https://bit.ly/4nkzijn
Discover key journals to keep up to date with labour and industrial relations news and thought. Great for exploring ideas sparked by the RCN UK Joint Representatives Autumn Conference 2025.
Check out our picks: https://bit.ly/4oMlMpP
@rcnactivism.bsky.social
Check out our picks: https://bit.ly/4oMlMpP
@rcnactivism.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Discover key journals to keep up to date with labour and industrial relations news and thought. Great for exploring ideas sparked by the RCN UK Joint Representatives Autumn Conference 2025.
Check out our picks: https://bit.ly/4oMlMpP
@rcnactivism.bsky.social
Check out our picks: https://bit.ly/4oMlMpP
@rcnactivism.bsky.social
Join Dr. Marion Lynch in two weeks time to explore how art can challenge gender inequality and change policy, in our next Art of Nursing Webinar!
📅 13 Nov 25
⌚ 13:00 - 14:00
📌 Online
Book now: bit.ly/3ImfUnh
📅 13 Nov 25
⌚ 13:00 - 14:00
📌 Online
Book now: bit.ly/3ImfUnh
October 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Join Dr. Marion Lynch in two weeks time to explore how art can challenge gender inequality and change policy, in our next Art of Nursing Webinar!
📅 13 Nov 25
⌚ 13:00 - 14:00
📌 Online
Book now: bit.ly/3ImfUnh
📅 13 Nov 25
⌚ 13:00 - 14:00
📌 Online
Book now: bit.ly/3ImfUnh
For #GreenLibrariesWeek we have curated a new display promoting books we hold on the environment and climate change. You can find the display at our London library on the lower ground floor.
You can also access the online reading list here: https://bit.ly/47SDott
You can also access the online reading list here: https://bit.ly/47SDott
October 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
For #GreenLibrariesWeek we have curated a new display promoting books we hold on the environment and climate change. You can find the display at our London library on the lower ground floor.
You can also access the online reading list here: https://bit.ly/47SDott
You can also access the online reading list here: https://bit.ly/47SDott
📖Struggling with referencing? We’ve got you covered!
🖥️ Join our free online session on Thursday 6 November to learn how to create quick, accurate citations using ZoteroBib — a simple, free tool that takes the stress out of referencing.
Reserve your place now: https://bit.ly/46YHmkN
🖥️ Join our free online session on Thursday 6 November to learn how to create quick, accurate citations using ZoteroBib — a simple, free tool that takes the stress out of referencing.
Reserve your place now: https://bit.ly/46YHmkN
October 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
📖Struggling with referencing? We’ve got you covered!
🖥️ Join our free online session on Thursday 6 November to learn how to create quick, accurate citations using ZoteroBib — a simple, free tool that takes the stress out of referencing.
Reserve your place now: https://bit.ly/46YHmkN
🖥️ Join our free online session on Thursday 6 November to learn how to create quick, accurate citations using ZoteroBib — a simple, free tool that takes the stress out of referencing.
Reserve your place now: https://bit.ly/46YHmkN
🏛️For almost 100 years, 20 Cavendish Square has been home to the Royal College of Nursing.
Made of up three buildings, it has a rich history of famous residents and stunning architectural features. Join us for a guided tour to see behind the scenes of our building.
Book now ➡️ https://bit.ly/478gsG0
Made of up three buildings, it has a rich history of famous residents and stunning architectural features. Join us for a guided tour to see behind the scenes of our building.
Book now ➡️ https://bit.ly/478gsG0
October 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🏛️For almost 100 years, 20 Cavendish Square has been home to the Royal College of Nursing.
Made of up three buildings, it has a rich history of famous residents and stunning architectural features. Join us for a guided tour to see behind the scenes of our building.
Book now ➡️ https://bit.ly/478gsG0
Made of up three buildings, it has a rich history of famous residents and stunning architectural features. Join us for a guided tour to see behind the scenes of our building.
Book now ➡️ https://bit.ly/478gsG0