RCN Scotland

01/08/2026

In the 1900s, conditions in prisons were thrown into the spotlight by the wider battle for women's rights.

Join our upcoming event 'The fight for the vote: suffragettes and nursing' to explore the stories of nurses who were suffragettes, arrested and imprisoned.

Find out more and book here: https://bit.ly/49NtvPx

31/07/2026

We have renewed our call for an urgent implementation of the Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce recommendations to help keep more experienced nurses in the profession.

Read more here:

The call comes as the Nursing and Midwifery Council publishes the latest data on the register of nurses and midwives.

30/07/2026

Help grow the voice of nursing - refer a friend or colleague today using our new Refer & Reward scheme.

For every new member who joins using your unique link, you’ll receive a £10 Love2Shop voucher. Plus, they’ll enjoy 10% off their first year of membership.

Learn more about the scheme and how it works here: https://bit.ly/3ToZDn9

29/07/2026

Come along to our hustings for the RCN Council Scotland seat elections.

This is an opportunity for RCN nurse members to hear from and ask questions of the three candidates standing for election.

Find out more here:

RCN Scotland nurse members are invited to attend this special hustings event for the three candidates running for election to the Scotland seat on RCN Council.

28/07/2026

The band 5 nursing roles review isn’t about how long you’ve been in a job, it’s about what is required to fulfil the role.

John Flannery, RCN Scotland Pay Delivery Officer, explains why your application should focus on the job and not the person.

www.rcn.org.uk/ScotlandAfC

27/07/2026

Do you work in a care home for older adults?

Join the next meeting of our community of practice for care home nurses working with older adults. At this session, you will have a chance to reflect with fellow care home nurses and engage with a practical case study activity. You will also hear from experts on managing multiple conditions and managing people with mental incapacity.

Book here:

Join our community of practice for registered nurses working in care homes for older adults.

26/07/2026

Need advice from the RCN? Follow this three-step guide:

Step 1: Access our online advice guides which provide information on a wide range of workplace and employment issues.
https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Help/RCN-advice

Step 2: If you still need support, contact RCN Direct (Advice Team). Experienced advisers can provide individual advice and help identify the most appropriate next steps.
https://www.rcn.org.uk/get-help/contact-advice

Step 3: If local representation is required, RCN Direct will arrange this for you and ask your local rep to get in touch.

Search all our advice guides to help you resolve problems at work, questions about sickness, maternity entitlements, annual leave, and more.

25/07/2026

Struggling to find time for reflective practice? Not sure where to start or how to write a reflective piece?

Develop your reflective practice and reflective writing skills with this online workshop, which will cover key models of reflection and provide you with practical tips and examples.

Find out more:

Event for RCN members about reflective practice

23/07/2026

Did you see us in Dumfries and Galloway this week?

It was great to engage with so many people, to promote getting involved in the RCN and to welcome new members into the College.

Find out more about joining the RCN here:

Find out about our nurse, midwife, student nurse, health care assistant, advanced practitioner, nursing degree apprentice and student nursing associate union membership