Scotland | Royal College of Nursing

We campaign on issues of concern to nurses and patients, influencing health policies and promoting excellence in nursing practice on behalf of our members.

COVID-19

Find information about what we are doing to support you, clinical guidance and advice about COVID-19 and work and other employment issues.

COVID 19: information for nursing students in Scotland

Find out what you need to know about joining the workforce during the pandemic and what happens if you opt to continue studying

Fair Pay for Nursing

Find out more about our campaign on pay

Black History Month

Celebrating the contribution of the black, Asian and minority ethnic nursing workforce

RCN2020

Find out about the debates and events we have planned in place of RCN Congress.

22 Oct 2020
How is it for you? RCN Scotland asks nursing staff to share their stories

Nursing staff across Scotland are being asked to share their experiences of working through the global pandemic.
15 Oct 2020
RCN General Meeting to be held on Friday 27 November

An agenda for the virtual event will be announced in the coming weeks.

Webinars on Complex Conversations and Decisions for Care Home Leaders

Supporting our members who work in care homes

The RCN is committed to supporting our members who work in care homes.

We've developed a set of information and resources to assist you in providing high quality care to residents.

Find out more

Due to ongoing developments related to COVID-19 pandemic, as a precaution, RCN Scotland offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow (including the RCN learning hub) are closed until further notice. Please note that whilst these offices have closed, the RCN remains open for business as usual, with services from the closed offices and libraries continuing remotely.

Check the RCN COVID-19 webpage for information and advice; contact RCN Direct on 0345 772 6100 - 8.30am-8.30pm, 7 days a week; or use our online advice form

Follow RCN Scotland on Twitter and Facebook for updates and information.

RCN Magazines

The RCN Magazines have gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.

Ask for More

How RCN helped to shape legislation on safe and effective staffing

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Nursing pay

Information on pay deal 2018-21

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