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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

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

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RCN Magazines

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

55 news articles

3 Jun 2020
RCN calls for lessons to be learned for Scotland’s care home sector

Problems brought into sharp focus during COVID-19 pandemic must not be ignored as route to recovery is plotted, says RCN Scotland.
1 Jun 2020
Approach to recovery must be wider than the NHS says RCN Scotland

RCN Scotland calling for an approach to recovery that maintains the safety of the public and staff and recognises the unique contribution of nurses and health care support workers.

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