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  • An image of the external black metal fencing which rings around the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥. Signs of various sizes painted by artist Peter Liversidge have been put up all along it with various quotes and statements on them. From left to right they read 'Reanimating the stars'; 'Windows close by themselves'; 'This is a short sentence about proper pay for nurses'; 'Nurses are sisters brothers fathers mothers'; 'A hole in my sock'; 'A simple plan'; 'Where is the moon in the sky'; 'Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations in recognition of all humanity. Nursing promotes health, prevention of illness and care of the ill, disabled and dying'; 'Glass flowers in a stone vase'; 'Save the NHS'; 'In a single day'; 'Four months it's just a season'; 'We do'; and 'Basic elements'. 22 Jan 2025

    Sign Painting Workshops with Peter Liversidge

    In autumn 2024, artist Peter Liversidge held a week-long Sign Painting Studio at the RCN Library and Museum. This year, we are planning to amplify and celebrate nursesÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ voices through the creation of a unique artwork, giving RCN members the chance to paint or propose your own signs.

  • A composite image of a front cover and title page of a book 17 Jan 2025

    Prison Nursing in our Historic Collections

    This April, weÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™re excited to launch a new exhibition exploring the history of nursing in prisons and criminal justice settings. As part of our preparations, we recently delved into key items from our Nursing History Collection.

  • A group of RCN members at a stained glass workshop in the National Glass Centre in Sunderland. 11 Dec 2024

    We want to hear your Prison and Justice Nursing Event Ideas

    Our next exhibition will focus on nursing in prisons and criminal justice settings. We'd like to involve more RCN members in our programme through an open call for event proposals.

  • Student at a desk 31 Oct 2024

    Ace Your Autumn Term with the RCN Libraries

    Discover Europe's largest nursing resource to support your studies. From thousands of eBooks and journals to training sessions and quick-search tools, weÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™re here to help you succeed.

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