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RCN Magazine

Violence in the workplace

Advice

What you need to know about an employer’s liability, breaching confidentiality, refusing care and how the RCN can help you make a personal injury claim

Dementia care: a dramatic approach

People

Former actor turned nurse Laura uses drama techniques to build empathy and understanding

What nursing students deserve

Students

How the RCN is supporting you to make your mark in the profession you’ve worked hard to be part of

Health Bill explained for nursing staff

Action

From boardroom representation to staffing levels, this bill could have lasting consequences for nursing staff and patients

Alcohol: tips and personal perspectives

Wellbeing

Many of us use alcohol to relax, socialise or mark special occasions. But what happens when we take a step back and reassess our relationship with drinking?

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Clinical
Why it’s time we talked about polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome 

What you need to know about PMOS

Clinical

Widespread, lifelong and often overlooked – here’s what you need to know about PMOS, previously known as PCOS

Coping with grief while nursing

Opinion

Jodie, a mental health nurse, reflects on the importance of self-compassion and self-care 

What is the NMC proposing for nurse education?

Action

From reducing programme hours to mandating community practice, here’s what the proposals could mean for nursing education, and what the RCN thinks

Events

RCN Fertility Nursing Conference 2026

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Nursing Live

Birmingham Nursing Live 9 - 10 November 2026 Register Free Today

RCN Nurse-Led Innovations and Quality Improvement Conference 2026

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RCN Student Ambassador Conference 2026

London RCN Student Ambassador

RCN Nursing Support Workers' Day Conference 2026: Shining a light and celebrating 25 years

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RCN and SOM Occupational Health Nursing Conference 2026

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RCN Women's Health Forum Conference 2026

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