Your web browser is outdated and may be insecure

The RCN recommends using an updated browser such as Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome

A high-energy, diverse group of people in bright green "Let's Get Loud!" shirts cheer with raised fists and joyful expressions at a professional advocacy event.

We are the world's largest nursing union and professional body

We are over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students working together to advance our profession.

Picture of two nurses at a desk reading through files

Advertisement

an open door

You're heading out

Continue to external website

Check the site's terms and conditions, and their cookie and privacy policy - they may differ from ours.

Okay

Campaign with us

Every day, nursing staff are up against unsafe staffing levels, crumbling standards and low pay.

Get in the fight and join over half a million passionate nursing staff campaigning for fair pay and safe staffing.

A nurse looking off to the side

RCN Magazine

The tiny visitors making a big impact

People

How young and older people are thriving in a life-enhancing nursing home community

Just looking? Inappropriate access to patient records

Advice

From high-profile inquiries to everyday workplace mistakes, concerns are growing about health care staff accessing patient records without a legitimate clinical reason

Managing perimenopause symptoms

Wellbeing

Mental health nurse Teresa believes education is key to understanding hormonal shifts

Reflecting on seven decades of nursing

History

Lorna's career nursing patients with polio, before nursing the first open heart surgery patient in Northern Ireland and later becoming a respected nurse tutor

Fighting for PPE that fits

Action

The quest to get the right PPE for the women at work

I wanted a career to be proud of. I found it

Career

Elizabeth on the time she saved a life in the road, her passion for learning, and wanting to make her daughter proud

Helping international nursing students to thrive

Opinion

Dilla, a nurse lecturer, says we should be cheering on these students to help them reach their full potential

Working in the heat

Advice

Unforgiving uniforms, outdated heating systems and lack of water stations can create dangerous work environments. Employers have a duty of care to keep you safe in hot weather

Celebrating 25 years of nursing support worker membership

Opinion

Sharon Mitchel reflects on growing recognition, inclusion and professional respect for nursing support workers

Events

Nursing Support Worker members: Thinking about standing in an RCN election?

Online Flags outside RCN HQ
-

RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2026

Glasgow RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2026

RCN Pain and Palliative Care Conference

London RCN Pain and Palliative Care Conference web image

RCN and NaTHNaC 9th Joint Travel Health Conference 2026

Online Travel Health image 2026

RCN Advanced Nurse Practitioner Conference 2026

London

RCN Retired Members' Conference 2026

OH-save-the-date-image-2024

RCN Fertility Nursing Conference 2026

London

Advertisement

an open door

You're heading out

Continue to external website

Check the site's terms and conditions, and their cookie and privacy policy - they may differ from ours.

Okay

Page last updated - 15/07/2026