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19 blog posts
  • Olajumoke Isaiah Olajumoke Isaiah 28 Sep 2023

    Awareness of mental well-being for nurses working in palliative care

    This blog raises awareness of the importance of promoting mental well-being, which is essential given the increase in work pressures in healthcare systems, high levels of nursing shortage and the impact on patient care and outcomes.

  • Catherine Barlow Catherine Barlow 22 Sep 2023

    Maternal Medicine Networks

    This blog looks at Maternal Medicine Networks which have been introduced to reduce the incidence of maternal deaths from indirect causes.

  • Martin Galligan Martin Galligan 4 Sep 2023

    Pain Awareness Month 2023

    September is global Pain Awareness Month and is an excellent opportunity to access a range of free resources related to all aspects of pain assessment and management. 

  • Kiara Mcelroy Kiara Mcelroy 25 Aug 2023

    Life of a newly qualified midwife

    The beginnings of a career in midwifery, the thoughts and feelings about the first year.

  • Sultana Bi Sultana Bi 24 Aug 2023

    Bridging the gap in menopause care for minority ethnic women

    Are you a nurse that sees women from ethnic minorities in primary care? Then you may encounter women who are experiencing symptoms of peri/menopause. This blog discusses research into the experiences of 14 women from different ethnic minority groups.

  • Jess Read Jess Read 13 Jul 2023

    ICM: Learning, laughing and sharing with 3,500 of the worlds midwives

    The experiences of a UK midwife attending the International Confederation of Midwives Council meeting and Congress in Bali June 2023. Discussions on Climate Change and Midwifery Continuity of Carer were illuminating when heard from the experiences of midwives from around the world. 

  • Ruth Bailey Ruth Bailey 30 Jun 2023

    Working on an RCN Forum can enrich your career

    Working on an RCN Forum can enrich your career - Ruth Bailey reflects on her highlights with the RCN WomenÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s Health Forum.

  • Yvonne Bronsky Yvonne Bronsky 19 Jan 2023

    Reflections leading to new beginnings

    Reflecting on achievements and challenges of recent years to looking forward and planning for a New Year and the opportunities available to improve and share good practice.

  • Andrea Stebbings Andrea Stebbings 17 Nov 2022

    Be curious. You can find similarities, differences, and opportunities

    The role of Professional Advocacy is an emerging role across the whole of nursing. Due to some of the sub-specialisms and realms of practice colleagues can feel that some of the challenges that they face are unique. Learning together can strengthen our sense of belonging and our professional identity.