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  • Rian Gleave Rian Gleave 15 May 2024

    Fancy a shot?

    If I had a choice between a shot of sambuca or a vaccine shot, my preference would be for the former.

  • Alan Finnegan Alan Finnegan 14 May 2024

    Nursing and the Armed Forces Community

    Military nursing is a vital, yet often overlooked, area of our profession. RCN Fellow and former British Army Colonel Alan Finnegan is determined to change this.  

  • Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea 14 May 2024

    My journey as GPN to UK Professional Lead - Why GPN?

    This blog provides an overview of the dynamic role of general practice nursing (GPN) and how the current UK Professional Lead for Long Term Conditions journey began in the world of primary care.

  • Dr Stephen Jones Dr Stephen Jones 14 May 2024

    Movement: Moving more for our mental health

    This Mental Health Awareness Week, RCN Head of Nursing Practice Stephen Jones shares how nursing interventions can help individuals and communities understand the benefits of exercise for mental health.

  • Tiago Horta Reis da Silva Tiago Horta Reis da Silva 14 May 2024

    Ageing in Place: Nursing Older People at Home

    This blog discusses the importance of providing nursing care to older individuals in their homes, particularly for geriatrics, community health, and home care professionals. It highlights the benefits of quality care delivery and promotes well-being and independence.

  • Amanda Epps Amanda Epps 14 May 2024

    Diabetes in Sierra Leone

    This blog explains the complexities of managing diabetes in the developing country of Sierra Leone in Africa. I discuss the challenges associated with providing care such as poverty, lack of resources including insulin and other diabetes medications, malnutrition and infectious diseases.

  • Olivia De Almeida Olivia De Almeida 10 May 2024

    The RCN Cadet Scheme Confirmed my desire to become a nurse.

    Olivia De Almeida, an Alumni Nursing Cadet, explains why the Prince of Wales Nursing Cadet Scheme confirmed her desires to be come a nurse.

  • Nurses-Day-800x400 Julie Lamberth Julie Lamberth 10 May 2024

    I know many of you will be holding activities today and over the weekend to mark Nurses’ Day.

    I know many of you will be holding activities today and over the weekend to mark Nurses’ Day.

  • Carol Dale Carol Dale 9 May 2024

    Reshaping the narrative around care homes and the nursing staff who work there

    Carol Dale, our Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in Scotland, discusses the challenges facing care homes and why she still has hope for the future.

  • Michael Nevill Michael Nevill 9 May 2024

    Decriminalising abortion: A call for healthcare reform

    Most abortion services are nurse led, and following some high profile court cases, healthcare organisations and other royal colleges are calling for the decriminalisation of abortion across the UK. This blog outlines why decriminalisation is important and informs our members of the next steps.

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