RCN Scotland
Representing nurses, nursing support workers, nursing students and midwives across Scotland
We campaign on issues of concern to nursing staff and patients, influencing health policies and promoting excellence in nursing practice on behalf of our members.
RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025
Nominations are open for ScotlandÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s most prestigious nursing awards, with the title of RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025 up for grabs.
Band 5 nursing roles review
Find out more about the review process which is now open for submissions. Download resources to assist you in completing your application.
Consultation on NHS pay offer
RCN members voted to accept the Scottish governmentÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s pay offer to NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts for 2024-25.
Nursing pay in Scotland
Safe staffing in Scotland
Our Learning Hub
Learn about the RCN Scotland Library services available to you and how to visit the space.
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RCN Magazine
The RCN Magazine has gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.
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8 May 2024
RCN urges new First Minister to prioritise urgent action to tackle health and care crisis
As the new First Minister comes into post, RCN Scotland is calling on the Scottish government to get to grips with the workforce crisis that is facing our health and social care services and focus on delivering safe and effective care for the people of Scotland.
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1 May 2024
Share your views on safe staffing
ScotlandÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s safe staffing legislation - the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥“ came into force last month. We want to understand and measure the impact of the Act.
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Contact RCN Scotland
Find out who to contact and how to find us.
Arrange a meeting in the RCN Scotland HQ in Edinburgh in advance by calling 0345 772 6100.
Latest blog posts
- 15 Oct 2024 Strengthening the voice of GP nurses
- 14 Oct 2024 Time to highlight ScotlandÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s nursing stars
- 16 Sep 2024 Corridor care must be eradicated, not normalised
Page last updated - 15/10/2024