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Blogs

Read the latest opinions from the RCN in Scotland



15 blog posts
  • RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025 Amanda Manson Amanda Manson 24 Jan 2025

    An opportunity to showcase the best of nursing in Scotland

    Amanda Manson is a convert to nursing awards. Read her blog on how she became a believer and why you should nominate now for our Scotland Nurse of the Year awards for 2025.

  • Review of Band 5 Nursing Roles John Flannery John Flannery 15 Jan 2025

    Updated RCN resources for band 5 nurses

    If you’re a band 5 RCN nurse member in Scotland, I’m hoping you’re already aware of the band 5 nursing roles review that launched last summer.

  • Lynsey Russell - RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2024 Julie Lamberth Julie Lamberth 8 Jan 2025

    Time to celebrate the best of nursing in Scotland

    The nominations process for our 2025 Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards opened in October and we’ve just extended the deadline to ensure you have time to tell us about your nursing stars.

  • NSW-Day-Scotland-2024 Gemma Walker Gemma Walker 22 Nov 2024

    Through the lens of a nursing support worker – Celebrating our role

    I have heard, and been referred to by, many names in my role as a nursing support worker (NSW). I’m not just a nursing support worker. I am trained and skilled, I am caring and compassionate, I value and uphold person centred principles when working with others and patients. 

  • NOTY-2024-Jules-and-Colin Julie Lamberth Julie Lamberth 15 Oct 2024

    Time to highlight Scotland’s nursing stars

    I’m delighted to see the nominations process for the 2025 Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards open today (15 October). Our Awards are fast becoming one of the most positive times in Scotland’s nursing calendar.

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