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19 May 2026
Defining excellence in practice: The new emergency care nursing competency framework
We are pleased to announce the publication of the updated Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Emergency Care: Level 1 and 2—a streamlined, contemporary resource designed to support nurses working across urgent and emergency care settings.
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15 May 2026
Valuing our global profession
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on International Nurses’ Day and looks forward to RCN Congress 2026.
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15 May 2026
Why is this guide needed?
The CIRCLE study (2022-2024) was developed to address the issue that many older LGBTQ+ people face significant barriers and inequalities when engaging with social care services in the UK.
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13 May 2026
Hybrid nursing leadership: not a luxury, but a safety requirement
Modern nursing is too complex to be led at a distance. If authority is separated from clinical and professional credibility, safety is weakened, not strengthened.
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13 May 2026
Insights into being an Elected Council member
Sally Bassett shares her insight into RCN Council and what opportunities are available for members to lead.
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12 May 2026
DUKPC 2026: A flying visit to Liverpool
Tamsin talks about her attendance at Diabetes UK as a speaker and attendee.
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11 May 2026
Together we rise: 25 Years of NSW membership
A Message from Sharon Mitchel, RCN UK Nursing Support Workers Committee Chair.
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6 May 2026
Walking my mum home: Reflections on care, loss and a new chapter
For Dying Matters Awareness Week, Rosalind Mabey shares a moving reflection on caring for her mother at the end of life. Her story highlights why open conversations about death and dying matter.
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6 May 2026
Scotland’s nursing staff and patients cannot afford more warm words
This week’s election represents a crossroads for the future of Scotland’s health and care services. Whichever party, or parties, forms the next Scottish government, one thing is clear: the status quo is unsustainable.
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5 May 2026
Rethinking NMIBC: A new era in bladder cancer research
In this blog, Mo, RCN Cancer Forum Committee member reflects on the progress in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) treatment options and trends in clinical trials.
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