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Decriminalise use of the class B drug for medical purposes, nurses urge

15 May 2018
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Nurse in car

RCN calls for action to protect prison nurses exposed to psychoactive smoke

15 May 2018
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Spice in Prisons

RCN pledges support after hearing of burnt-out prison nurses' daily encounters with s

15 May 2018
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Frailty

Recognise frailty as a clinical condition that needs to be managed, researchers say

15 May 2018
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Jonathan Beebee

In a congress debate, members heard that universities were closing programmes and nurses l

15 May 2018
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Congress backs call to lobby government to reverse ‘short-sighted’ funding cuts in England

15 May 2018
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We couldn’t press for a bigger pay rise as nurses are unlikely to strike – Josie Irwin
15 May 2018
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Evaline Omondi
Congress gasps as Kenyan nurse recalls how abusive patient questioned her ability
15 May 2018
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Speakers say they would rather promote nursing to everyone, regardless of gender
15 May 2018
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Sexual health clinic

RCN survey of 600 nurses uncovers understaffing, job freezes and inadequate training,

14 May 2018
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Calais refugee camp

Child refugees deserve safe haven in the UK, congress speakers say

14 May 2018
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RCN urged to campaign for more accessible public toilets, as many have closed due to

14 May 2018

Kenyan nurse Evaline Omondi explained how the fee had affected her family

14 May 2018

Dogs should be used more widely in hospitals, says RCN

14 May 2018

'Now is the right time to leave', says Nursing and Midwifery Council chief executive Jackie Smith

14 May 2018
Transfers of NHS staff to private companies to save costs condemned by congress speakers
14 May 2018
Use of staff to cover nurse shortages cost NHS £1.46 billion last year, says Open University
13 May 2018
Those against offer branded ‘deluded’, while some in favour bullied on social media, congress hears
13 May 2018

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