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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

Moving forward on NHS pay

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RCN2020

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

AGM 2020

Find details about how you can get involved in the AGM taking place virtually on 6 August at 2pm.

73 news articles

6 Aug 2020
Key nursing issues discussed at RCN's online AGM

Our Annual General Meeting offered members the chance to put questions to elected members and staff.
4 Aug 2020
RCN Scotland comments on increase in the number of nursing students accepted onto courses in Scotland

Increase in applicants to nursing courses in Scotland is 'heartening', says RCN Scotland.

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.

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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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