Lothian and Borders Branch
We champion local issues for RCN members working in Lothian and Borders. Get involved today to help our work.
Your branch team
- Chair: Kenneth Scott
- Treasurer: Tobias Kunkel
- Secretary: Nicole Dron
Get in touch
- Call: 0345 772 6100
- Email: Scotland.Office@rcn.org.uk
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6 Jun 2024
University financial crisis is threat to nursing courses, RCN warns
Higher education nursing staff in Scotland have warned that the financial crisis in universities is a threat to nursing courses.
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3 Jun 2024
ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥˜Corridor careÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ becoming ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥˜normalisedÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™ and is major threat to patient safety
Results from a survey, published today (3 June), show too many patients are being cared for too often in inappropriate settings in Scotland.
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2 Jun 2024
Research nurse awarded RCN Fellowship for seminal work in emotional labour in nursing
Professor Pam Smith MBE, Professorial Fellow from the School of Health in Social Science at the University of Edinburgh, has received the RCNÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s top honour of being made a Fellow of the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ in recognition of her contribution to and prominence in nursing education and research.
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2 Jun 2024
Scottish nurse awarded RCN Fellowship for unwavering commitment to the advancement of nursing
Professor Aisha Holloway, Chair of Nursing Studies and Co-Director of the Edinburgh Global Nursing Initiative, within the School of Health in Social Science at The University of Edinburgh has received the RCNÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s top honour of being made a Fellow of the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ in recognition of her contribution to global nursing issues and global health-promoting policies, and her commitment to early career leadership development in nursing.
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23 May 2024
Inspirational nurse who transformed ICU nursing care named RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year
Lynsey Russell received the award at a glittering ceremony at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh yesterday (23 May 2024) in recognition of her clinical leadership, commitment to delivering for her patients and efforts to upskill and inspire the future nursing workforce.
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23 May 2024
Senior Addiction Nurse recognised in national award
John McDonald, a Senior Addiction Nurse with the North East Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service in Glasgow was announced as the winner of the RCN Scotland adult nursing award at a glittering awards ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).
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23 May 2024
Kirriemuir based nurse wins RCN Scotland Care Home Nursing Award
Clinical Lead, Robyn Oliphant, from Balhousie Care Groups Lisden Nursing Home, was announced as the winner of the RCN Scotland care home nursing award at a glittering awards ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).
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23 May 2024
NHS Tayside team recognised for their support of care experienced children and young people
The NHS Tayside Care Experienced Young People's Service (CEYPS) was announced as the winner of the RCN Scotland ChildrenÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s Nursing and Midwifery award at a glittering ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).
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23 May 2024
Passionate intensive care leader recognised at RCN Scotland awards
Committed senior charge nurse, Lynsey Russell, from the intensive care unit at NHS Borders General Hospital was announced as the winner of the RCN Scotland Clinical Leadership Award at a glittering ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).
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23 May 2024
Leading research nurses recognised in national awards
Dr Debbie Baldie and Professor Juliet MacArthur were announced as the joint winners of the inspiring excellence ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥“ nursing research and innovation award at a glittering ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).
