RCN Scotland
Representing nurses, nursing support workers, nursing students and midwives across Scotland
We campaign on issues of concern to nursing staff and patients, influencing health policies and promoting excellence in nursing practice on behalf of our members.
RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025
Nominations are open for Scotland’s most prestigious nursing awards, with the title of RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025 up for grabs.
Band 5 nursing roles review
Find out more about the review process which is now open for submissions. Download resources to assist you in completing your application.
Consultation on NHS pay offer
RCN members voted to accept the Scottish government’s pay offer to NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts for 2024-25.
Nursing pay in Scotland
Safe staffing in Scotland
Our Learning Hub
Learn about the RCN Scotland Library services available to you and how to visit the space.
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RCN Magazine
The RCN Magazine has gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.
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23 May 2024
Passionate intensive care leader recognised at RCN Scotland awards
Committed senior charge nurse, Lynsey Russell, from the intensive care unit at NHS Borders General Hospital was announced as the winner of the RCN Scotland Clinical Leadership Award at a glittering ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).
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23 May 2024
Leading research nurses recognised in national awards
Dr Debbie Baldie and Professor Juliet MacArthur were announced as the joint winners of the inspiring excellence – nursing research and innovation award at a glittering ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).
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Contact RCN Scotland
Find out who to contact and how to find us.
Arrange a meeting in the RCN Scotland HQ in Edinburgh in advance by calling 0345 772 6100.
Latest blog posts
- 22 Nov 2024 Through the lens of a nursing support worker – Celebrating our role
- 15 Oct 2024 Strengthening the voice of GP nurses
- 14 Oct 2024 Time to highlight Scotland’s nursing stars
Page last updated - 15/10/2024