LATEST NEWS
HM King Charles announced as new RCN patron
The Royal College of Nursing, along with a number of selected organisations across the UK, has been granted patronage to mark the first anniversary of the King’s coronation.
Professor Jane Ball to lead new RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence
Jane Ball FRCN has been recruited to the role of Director of the Royal College of Nursing Institute of Nursing Excellence.
RCN announces influential speakers for Congress 2024
Royal College of Nursing members will hear from RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Pat Cullen in her annual keynote speech at this year’s RCN Congress.
RCN hosts online community nursing consultation session
The Royal College of Nursing wants nurses to tell it about how their experience of community nursing is changing.
Booking open for RCN Congress 2024
Booking is now open for RCN Congress 2024. This year's in-person event will take place from June 2 to 6 at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport and is free for Royal College of Nursing members to attend.
RCN programme to open door to NHS careers to refugees and asylum seekers in Wales
A new Royal College of Nursing programme will give refugees and asylum seekers in Wales an insight into health care, with the aim of opening the door to careers in the NHS.
New chair and vice chair elected to RCN Council
The new chair and vice chair of the Royal College of Nursing’s governing body have been announced.
RCN Awards nominations open
Nominations are now open for the RCN Awards, offering RCN members a chance to acknowledge colleagues and other nursing staff who’ve made a major contribution in their voluntary RCN roles.
Agenda submissions open for RCN Congress 2024
RCN members have been encouraged to suggest nursing issues to be debated at the organisation’s congress in Newport next year.
RCN launches new nursing definition
The Royal College of Nursing has launched its new definition of nursing to reflect the safety-critical role the nursing profession plays within health care.
RCN calls for volunteers for exhibition
The Royal College of Nursing is calling on RCN members to get involved in its latest exhibition project as volunteers.
Team keeping children out of hospital shortlisted for award
A team of nurses treating children who would normally be in hospital in their own homes is up for a top accolade.
RCN reveals results of its AGM
The Royal College of Nursing’s Annual General Meeting took place this week in Manchester and members reflected on a momentous year in the history of the organisation and the nursing profession.
RCN Awards 2023 winners revealed
The dedication of outstanding Royal College of Nursing reps, active members and forum members who have made a significant contribution to the nursing profession were celebrated at the weekend.
Royal College of Nursing launches new standards
The RCN has launched new standards to boost the mental health and wellbeing of the nursing workforce.
RCN urges nurses to respond to public inquiries
The Royal College of Nursing is encouraging its members to respond to national Covid public inquiries.
Royal College of Nursing announces new president
Sheilbye Sobrany has been announced as the RCN’s new President, having received the most member votes out of the four candidates standing for election to the high-profile role.
RCN Learn provides all the organisation’s learning resources in one place for first time
Bringing together content from the RCN and RCNi in a single, searchable, portal, RCN Learn is the “go to” learning hub for the nursing profession.
Nursing Support Workers’ Day 2022
Today we’re celebrating RCN Nursing Support Workers’ Day to recognise their invaluable contribution to nursing teams, patients, families and carers.
Voting opens for the next RCN President
The election to decide the next Royal College of Nursing (RCN) President is now open.