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Every shift tells a story.

Share yours and help us campaign for safer staffing, better working conditions and safer care for patients.

⏱️ Takes 10-15 minutes
🗓️ Open until 29 March
🎁 Chance to win a £50 voucher

Add your voice https://bit.ly/4cegvEv

Congress Workshops 2026 | News | Royal College of Nursing Back by popular demand, the RCN Library and Museum's Preparing for Congress workshops are here to help you feel confident, informed and ready to make the most of your 2026 Congress experience.

Heading to Liverpool for Congress in 2026, or joining from home? Our workshops will help you feel confident and ready to get the most out of #RCN26.

From evidence skills to critical thinking and confident presenting, we’ve got you covered for Congress.

ℹ️ Find out more: https://bit.ly/4uhJCNB

AI enters the exam room, and nurses are left to manage the fallout When alerts misfire or can't explain themselves, nurses still carry the risk

Nurses > Algorithms.

Nurses need enforceable protections and a real voice in how A.I. technology is used in health care. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ai-is-entering-health-care-and-nurses-are-being-asked-to-trust-it/

We're hiring 3 Graduate Trainees! You’ll need enthusiasm, positivity, and customer skills to deliver an exceptional service to our members.

📜 Read our Graduate Trainee blog: https://bit.ly/3Kk7QkF
📆 Deadline 15 March 2026
ℹ️ Job info and apply online: https://bit.ly/4r7WfrG

#LibraryJobs #LISJobs

A quote card that reads from the RCN Professional Lead for Midwifery & Women's Health Maria Symeonaki that reads: When more than half the population are women, designing health systems around their needs is not a special interest - it is simply good health care.

You can also learn more about what we need for women’s health across the UK in our blog from RCN Professional Lead for Midwifery and Women’s Health, Maria Symeonaki. bit.ly/3P7Jtw5

"When women rise, communities rise, and when nursing rises, patients’ lives change."

This #InternationalWomensDay, join Professor Nicola Ranger in calling for recognition of the skill, leadership and innovation women bring to the nursing profession.

Breeze your way through revalidation | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing What it is, why it matters, and how to make the process less stressful

For some nurses, midwives and nursing associates, revalidating with the NMC can spark anxiety – especially if it’s your first time. But it doesn’t need to be overwhelming.

Gina Newton, our lead for revalidation, explains the process of revalidation and what support the RCN can offer you ⬇️

Cover of a guide titled "Advice Guide: Flexible Working" by the Royal College of Nursing. The image features icons representing a house, a briefcase, and an office building, connected by arrows.

Nursing staff have the right to request flexible working. In the NHS, employers can pledge their support to make it a priority in their workplaces.

RCN reps: spread the word & support colleagues to understand their options: https://bit.ly/3OQxNOk

@nhsunions.bsky.social #TalkAboutFlex

Celebrating progress: steps in the right direction | Blogs | Royal College of Nursing RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger celebrates International Women’s Day, hard-won progress on nursing career progression and Overseas NHS Workers’ Day.

In her latest blog, our General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger reflects on:

- International Women’s Day
- Hard-won progress on nursing career progression
- Overseas NHS Workers’ Day
& more

Read more ⬇️

A poster encouraging people to write to their MP to demand they scrap the proposed changes to indefinite leave to remain. The poster is blue, with a white RCN logo at the bottom.

We are demanding that IENs working in all settings must continue to be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years.

Whether you’re impacted by the changes or not, write to your MP today to demand the UK government scrap the proposed changes. bit.ly/45qa50U

Internationally educated nursing staff (IENs) are a vital part of the health and care workforce.

On #OverseasNHSWorkersDay, RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on his own journey as an internationally educated nurse and highlights the importance of IENs across all settings. Watch below ⬇️

Let’s talk…. equity. diversity and inclusion webinar series | Royal College of Nursing Welcome to our first Let’s Talk…. equity, diversity and inclusion webinar series open to all members of the RCN.

Join our Let’s Talk webinar for Women’s History Month. We’ll reflect on what the month means to us, celebrate our role models and explore the gender data gap and its impact on patient care.

📅 Tuesday 10 March
🕙 10am - 11 am
🌐 https://bit.ly/49Tort8

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📢 We need to hear from you.

Tell us what staffing levels were like the last time you were at work and help us build an accurate UK-wide picture of the challenges that nursing is facing today.

➡️ https://bit.ly/4cegvEv

RCN 'deeply concerned' by escalating crisis in Middle East | News | Royal College of Nursing The RCN President calls for international law to be upheld and health workers to be protected

We are deeply concerned by the escalating crisis in the Middle East.

The RCN President, Bejoy Sebastian, today calls for international law to be upheld and health workers to be protected.

Read more ⬇️

RCN raises ‘concerns’ over risk to nursing staff in Middle East The RCN has called on combatants involved in the war in Iran to uphold international law and provide protection to healthcare workers.

RCN raises ‘concerns’ over risk to nursing staff in Middle East

The president of the RCN has called on combatants involved in the war in Iran to uphold international laws and provide protection to healthcare workers and health infrastructure. #nursing #iran

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All members of the public can nominate an NHS Lothian health worker to be their Health Hero for #CSA2026

🦸🦸‍♂️ Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? Do you want to make someone's day? Nominate them here: https://ow.ly/Glrt50QvOpa

Lovely to spend time with my team in Edinburgh
Bonus point for having a sneak peak of the excellent Prison Nursing exhibition which launches tonight www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

❤️Members❤️

JOIN US

at our next Branch meeting

Monday, March 9 @ 6pm

RCN Scotland HQ Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

IN- person event - online option available

CHECK YOUR EMAILS FOR DETAILS

The agenda for #RCN26 is now live!

Explore all the resolutions and matters for discussion this year, and book your free space to join us in May.

➡️ bit.ly/4b1v7G9

Prison Nursing Unlocked: A history of care and justice: exhibition launch | Event | RCN Scotland | Royal College of Nursing Join us for the launch of our new exhibition about the history of prison nursing. Enjoy free refreshments and a chance to look around the exhibition, alongside activities and talks on nursing in just...

Don't forget tomorrow in Edinburgh is the launch of the latest @rcnhistory.bsky.social @rcnlibraries.bsky.social #HistNursing exhibition

Free either in person or online

www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

RCN responds to concerns about ANPs being used for ‘doctor substitution’ The RCN has issued a statement on advanced nursing practice, in response to concerns over a BMA survey on the risks of doctor substitution.

RCN responds to concerns about ANPs being used for ‘doctor substitution’

The RCN has issued a statement on advanced nursing practice, in response to concerns over a survey run by the BMA on the risks of doctor substitution. #nursing #nurses #ANP #doctors #nurse

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Together we are:

❤️ half a million members strong
❤️ representing nursing staff in all settings
❤️ leading conversations and speaking up for patients
❤️ making the voice of nursing heard

We are united. We are the RCN.

📢 Join us today: https://bit.ly/4tmrSA8

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If corridor care is happening at your workplace, it’s important to raise your concerns. Head to our website for guidance on:
✅ raising concerns
✅ how health and safety reps can help
✅ becoming a health and safety rep

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qqPC3H

Feel like your pay doesn’t match your work? Take charge by updating your job description and requesting an evaluation! Join one of our friendly job evaluation workshops to learn more - just scan the QR code or click the link below 👇

https://bit.ly/46d0XNd

Picture of an outstretched hand with an envelope. The Scottish Anti-Poverty Newsletter! Out now!

📖 Weekend reading!
How can our next MSPs reduce the injustice of poverty? How can we reduce in-work poverty in social care? Details of member meetings and member events.
It´s all in the Scottish Anti-Poverty Newsletter.
www.povertyalliance.org/scottish-ant...

At our 2026 Congress this May, you can:
✅ Help inform our influencing work on nursing policy
✅ Hear from inspiring speakers
✅ Help shape the nursing profession

Find out more and book your free place #RCN26 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LXxSP7

Scotland’s nurses urge parties to tackle staffing crisis RCN warns 2,000 vacancies risk patient safety as it launches election manifesto.

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@rcn.org.uk Scotland launching manifesto and hard hitting election campaign at Holyrood with with demanding #safestaffing

#RCNGlovesOff

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