RCN Scotland

31/05/2026

Could you help lead and govern the Royal College of Nursing?

Nominations are currently open for the Scotland Council seat.

Council acts as the governing body and principal executive committee of the RCN, providing strategic leadership, direction and oversight to the College. It is responsible for making major decisions, setting policies and ensuring the long-term success of the RCN.

Being a Council member is voluntary but there’s a huge amount that you’ll gain in return for your commitment, including widening your professional network, attending events and conferences, and building your skillset.

Nominations close on 15 June.

Find out if you are eligible and how to nominate yourself here: https://bit.ly/4wuWgKr

RCN Council provides leadership and direction for the organisation. It ensures that the RCN always has a clear vision and strategic plan.

30/05/2026

Calling all Lanarkshire NSWs!

This week, we are running free education events for nursing support workers in Lanarkshire.

Find out more and book here: https://www.rcn.org.uk/scotland/News-and-Events/Events

29/05/2026

Thank you to all of our fantastic speakers at last night’s event: Care in custody: In conversation with nursing teams working in justice. A particular thank you to RCN Fellow Jessica Davidson for chairing the seminar.

We heard from some of the team behind the brilliant ‘Think Could’ resource which supports people with learning disabilities in the justice system. Members of Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Police Custody Healthcare team and the South East Healthcare & Forensic Medical Services for People in Police Care team also shared their experiences of working in justice settings and how they have worked to innovate and respond to the unique challenges the sector presents.

Don’t miss our final event in this series, The fight for the vote: suffragettes and nursing, on 20 August. Find out more: https://bit.ly/49NtvPx

29/05/2026

Members working as health visitor team leaders in Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership send unequivocal message to employer as they have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action.

The dispute follows the health board’s failure to evaluate their jobs based on a new, agreed job description.

Find out more at

Members working as health visitor team leaders in Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership vote to strike in dispute over job evaluation.

29/05/2026

Could you help provide a voice for nursing students?

Applications for a Scotland seat on the RCN Students Committee are now open.

As part of the committee, you can help influence RCN policy and strategy on matters relating to student nurses and nursing education.

Find more details about the role and how to apply here: https://bit.ly/3QP28ZM

Find out about the current opportunities to get involved with RCN committees or boards.

28/05/2026

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

27/05/2026

We're coming to Lanarkshire next week!

We'll be dropping into different hospitals and community sites, and we want to meet registered nurses, nursing support workers and nursing students on placement.

We'll also be hosting Q&A briefings on job evaluation at University Hospital Monklands.

Come meet us to find out what the RCN can do for you.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4dhYTaW

26/05/2026

Are you a registered nurse working in a care home for older adults?

Join our community of practice, a great place for you to learn, share ideas and build your professional support network.

We hold four online meetings a year, where you will get the chance to hear from experts and discuss what matters to you as a care home nurse.

Get in touch with [email protected] to find out more.

25/05/2026

This week: Join our panel of Nurse of the Year finalists who will share their experiences of working in justice settings, and learn how they innovate, develop and deliver person-centred care.

Find out more and book here:

Part of the RCN Scotland Prison Nursing Unlocked: A history of care and justice: exhibition.

24/05/2026

Could you help lead and govern the Royal College of Nursing?

Nominations are currently open for the Scotland Council seat.

Council acts as the governing body and principal executive committee of the RCN, providing strategic leadership, direction and oversight to the College. It is responsible for making major decisions, setting policies and ensuring the long-term success of the RCN.

Being a Council member is voluntary but there’s a huge amount that you’ll gain in return for your commitment, including widening your professional network, attending events and conferences, and building your skillset.

Nominations close on 15 June.

Find out if you are eligible and how to nominate yourself here:

RCN Council provides leadership and direction for the organisation. It ensures that the RCN always has a clear vision and strategic plan.