Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum
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The RCN (@rcn.org.uk) Library and Museum is Europe’s largest nursing library. Use our services online or visit our libraries, exhibitions and events in person.
Get in touch via: www.rcn.org.uk/library
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Get in touch via: www.rcn.org.uk/library
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Our new major exhibition is open!
Discover art by and about nurses. It explores the role of art in constructing and resisting stereotypes, by exposing the complexity, labour and expertise of nursing.
🎨 Find out more: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/art-of-nursing-exhibition
#ArtOfNursing
Discover art by and about nurses. It explores the role of art in constructing and resisting stereotypes, by exposing the complexity, labour and expertise of nursing.
🎨 Find out more: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/art-of-nursing-exhibition
#ArtOfNursing
The fab staircase in our Cavendish Sq home is in the Italian Baroque style - fashionable in stately homes, but rare in London's townhouses. The mural is by John Devoto, a pupil of Thornhill. We love how the guilt captures the light.
See for yourself on our next tour: https://bit.ly/4oeWPTj
See for yourself on our next tour: https://bit.ly/4oeWPTj
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The fab staircase in our Cavendish Sq home is in the Italian Baroque style - fashionable in stately homes, but rare in London's townhouses. The mural is by John Devoto, a pupil of Thornhill. We love how the guilt captures the light.
See for yourself on our next tour: https://bit.ly/4oeWPTj
See for yourself on our next tour: https://bit.ly/4oeWPTj
In honour of #WorldAidsDay on the 1 December, we're hosting a pop-up exhibition by the HIV Story Trust at RCN HQ. To hear more stories like Michael's and Barbara's, come and visit us in the Library Café until the 6 December!
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
In honour of #WorldAidsDay on the 1 December, we're hosting a pop-up exhibition by the HIV Story Trust at RCN HQ. To hear more stories like Michael's and Barbara's, come and visit us in the Library Café until the 6 December!
Join us on Thursday to explore the stories and experiences of nurses, midwives and support workers during the early years of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Free and open to all.
📆 27 November, 5.30-7.30pm
📍 20 Cavendish Square, W1G 0RN
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
Image: Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
📆 27 November, 5.30-7.30pm
📍 20 Cavendish Square, W1G 0RN
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
Image: Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
November 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Join us on Thursday to explore the stories and experiences of nurses, midwives and support workers during the early years of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Free and open to all.
📆 27 November, 5.30-7.30pm
📍 20 Cavendish Square, W1G 0RN
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
Image: Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
📆 27 November, 5.30-7.30pm
📍 20 Cavendish Square, W1G 0RN
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
Image: Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
Do you find literature searching challenging? Join our upcoming online session and learn to navigate the updated CINAHL database. Our librarians will guide you through it, step by step.
📅 9 December
⏰ 2 - 3pm
📍 Online
https://bit.ly/49nPHA3
📅 9 December
⏰ 2 - 3pm
📍 Online
https://bit.ly/49nPHA3
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Do you find literature searching challenging? Join our upcoming online session and learn to navigate the updated CINAHL database. Our librarians will guide you through it, step by step.
📅 9 December
⏰ 2 - 3pm
📍 Online
https://bit.ly/49nPHA3
📅 9 December
⏰ 2 - 3pm
📍 Online
https://bit.ly/49nPHA3
This #DisabilityHistoryMonth, we've prepared a new list of resources shining a spotlight on:
🧑⚕️ Disabled nurses' stories
🟰 Disability rights issues
🧠 Accessible healthcare
Find the full content list: https://bit.ly/449zuvd
📍 In London? See the book display at the RCN Library and Museum. #UKDHM
🧑⚕️ Disabled nurses' stories
🟰 Disability rights issues
🧠 Accessible healthcare
Find the full content list: https://bit.ly/449zuvd
📍 In London? See the book display at the RCN Library and Museum. #UKDHM
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This #DisabilityHistoryMonth, we've prepared a new list of resources shining a spotlight on:
🧑⚕️ Disabled nurses' stories
🟰 Disability rights issues
🧠 Accessible healthcare
Find the full content list: https://bit.ly/449zuvd
📍 In London? See the book display at the RCN Library and Museum. #UKDHM
🧑⚕️ Disabled nurses' stories
🟰 Disability rights issues
🧠 Accessible healthcare
Find the full content list: https://bit.ly/449zuvd
📍 In London? See the book display at the RCN Library and Museum. #UKDHM
Get creative with us this festive season! 🎄 Join artist Catalina Cerlinca on for a relaxing hour of papercraft. All you need is some coloured paper and a little imagination.
🎁 Make your own decorations or handmade gifts!
🗓️ Monday 8 December
🕠 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Online
👉 https://bit.ly/3W3Ci8D
🎁 Make your own decorations or handmade gifts!
🗓️ Monday 8 December
🕠 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Online
👉 https://bit.ly/3W3Ci8D
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Get creative with us this festive season! 🎄 Join artist Catalina Cerlinca on for a relaxing hour of papercraft. All you need is some coloured paper and a little imagination.
🎁 Make your own decorations or handmade gifts!
🗓️ Monday 8 December
🕠 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Online
👉 https://bit.ly/3W3Ci8D
🎁 Make your own decorations or handmade gifts!
🗓️ Monday 8 December
🕠 5:30–6:30pm
💻 Online
👉 https://bit.ly/3W3Ci8D
From accessing books and journals, to help with your literature searches and references, the RCN library offers support for every stage of your nursing career.
📚 Learn how you can make the most of it at the Intro to Library Services session this Thursday: https://bit.ly/48Tmm0k
📚 Learn how you can make the most of it at the Intro to Library Services session this Thursday: https://bit.ly/48Tmm0k
November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
From accessing books and journals, to help with your literature searches and references, the RCN library offers support for every stage of your nursing career.
📚 Learn how you can make the most of it at the Intro to Library Services session this Thursday: https://bit.ly/48Tmm0k
📚 Learn how you can make the most of it at the Intro to Library Services session this Thursday: https://bit.ly/48Tmm0k
How much do you know about nursing support workers and what the type of work they undertake?
Find out with our #NursingSupportWorkersDay quiz! 📝
Share your score with your colleagues, and challenge them to test their knowledge ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oagNi4
Find out with our #NursingSupportWorkersDay quiz! 📝
Share your score with your colleagues, and challenge them to test their knowledge ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oagNi4
Test your knowledge of nursing support work | Royal College of Nursing
How much do you know about the nursing support workforce and its vital work? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz.
www.rcn.org.uk
November 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
How much do you know about nursing support workers and what the type of work they undertake?
Find out with our #NursingSupportWorkersDay quiz! 📝
Share your score with your colleagues, and challenge them to test their knowledge ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oagNi4
Find out with our #NursingSupportWorkersDay quiz! 📝
Share your score with your colleagues, and challenge them to test their knowledge ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oagNi4
Happy #NursingSupportWorkersDay! 🎉
Today we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families.
Join the celebrations – tag or send this to your colleagues to say thank you #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/3gdE0Cu
Today we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families.
Join the celebrations – tag or send this to your colleagues to say thank you #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/3gdE0Cu
November 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Happy #NursingSupportWorkersDay! 🎉
Today we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families.
Join the celebrations – tag or send this to your colleagues to say thank you #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/3gdE0Cu
Today we shine a light on nursing support workers and the essential care they provide to patients and their families.
Join the celebrations – tag or send this to your colleagues to say thank you #NSWD25 https://bit.ly/3gdE0Cu
It’s National Self Care Week, which is an opportunity to reflect and consider steps we can take to better care for our health.
One way we can practice self-care is learning how to manage work-related stress. Check out our reading list with recommended resources: https://bit.ly/47Q0OiK
One way we can practice self-care is learning how to manage work-related stress. Check out our reading list with recommended resources: https://bit.ly/47Q0OiK
November 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It’s National Self Care Week, which is an opportunity to reflect and consider steps we can take to better care for our health.
One way we can practice self-care is learning how to manage work-related stress. Check out our reading list with recommended resources: https://bit.ly/47Q0OiK
One way we can practice self-care is learning how to manage work-related stress. Check out our reading list with recommended resources: https://bit.ly/47Q0OiK
🚨 The EBSCO interface will be updated on 1st December! This means CINAHL and Medline will be changing. You will need to take action to save past projects by 30th November. We will be providing training and guidance on the change. Follow the link for more details:
https://bit.ly/4rgkyp0
https://bit.ly/4rgkyp0
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚨 The EBSCO interface will be updated on 1st December! This means CINAHL and Medline will be changing. You will need to take action to save past projects by 30th November. We will be providing training and guidance on the change. Follow the link for more details:
https://bit.ly/4rgkyp0
https://bit.ly/4rgkyp0
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RCN President Bejoy Sebastian, and RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger send a huge thank you to all nursing support workers ahead of tomorrow’s celebrations 💛
Find out how you can get involved this weekend #NursingSupportWorkersDay ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
Find out how you can get involved this weekend #NursingSupportWorkersDay ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
RCN President Bejoy Sebastian, and RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger send a huge thank you to all nursing support workers ahead of tomorrow’s celebrations 💛
Find out how you can get involved this weekend #NursingSupportWorkersDay ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
Find out how you can get involved this weekend #NursingSupportWorkersDay ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
We're starting our #NursingSupportWorkersDay celebrations today. Thank you to all our NSW members for all the amazing work you do 💛💙💛💙💛!
If you're near by, drop by our London Library and Museum for a NSWD cake and to collect your badge.
If you're near by, drop by our London Library and Museum for a NSWD cake and to collect your badge.
November 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We're starting our #NursingSupportWorkersDay celebrations today. Thank you to all our NSW members for all the amazing work you do 💛💙💛💙💛!
If you're near by, drop by our London Library and Museum for a NSWD cake and to collect your badge.
If you're near by, drop by our London Library and Museum for a NSWD cake and to collect your badge.
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“I can't imagine doing anything else.”
There's only two days until #NursingSupportWorkersDay!
We recently spoke to Benita, a team lead senior health care assistant, to hear what she loves about her work. 💛
Watch, share and find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
There's only two days until #NursingSupportWorkersDay!
We recently spoke to Benita, a team lead senior health care assistant, to hear what she loves about her work. 💛
Watch, share and find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
“I can't imagine doing anything else.”
There's only two days until #NursingSupportWorkersDay!
We recently spoke to Benita, a team lead senior health care assistant, to hear what she loves about her work. 💛
Watch, share and find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
There's only two days until #NursingSupportWorkersDay!
We recently spoke to Benita, a team lead senior health care assistant, to hear what she loves about her work. 💛
Watch, share and find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LLx7bv
What does the future of nursing look like in a world powered by AI and digital technology?
Find out in our upcoming online talk with RCN Fellows, where we’ll discuss the groundbreaking progress made so far. #DigitalNursing
🗓️ 3 Dec, 5:30 - 7pm
📍 Online
Book your place: https://bit.ly/3Lu5ljD
Find out in our upcoming online talk with RCN Fellows, where we’ll discuss the groundbreaking progress made so far. #DigitalNursing
🗓️ 3 Dec, 5:30 - 7pm
📍 Online
Book your place: https://bit.ly/3Lu5ljD
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
What does the future of nursing look like in a world powered by AI and digital technology?
Find out in our upcoming online talk with RCN Fellows, where we’ll discuss the groundbreaking progress made so far. #DigitalNursing
🗓️ 3 Dec, 5:30 - 7pm
📍 Online
Book your place: https://bit.ly/3Lu5ljD
Find out in our upcoming online talk with RCN Fellows, where we’ll discuss the groundbreaking progress made so far. #DigitalNursing
🗓️ 3 Dec, 5:30 - 7pm
📍 Online
Book your place: https://bit.ly/3Lu5ljD
🏳️⚧️It is Trans Day of Remembrance! We have so many resources available on providing quality, gender affirming care. Check out some of the research available through our catalogue:
📚
https://bit.ly/49NIf1F
📚
https://bit.ly/49NIf1F
November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🏳️⚧️It is Trans Day of Remembrance! We have so many resources available on providing quality, gender affirming care. Check out some of the research available through our catalogue:
📚
https://bit.ly/49NIf1F
📚
https://bit.ly/49NIf1F
Ahead of World AIDS Day, we'll be sharing nurses' experiences of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the 1980s. Join our event on 27 November to discover how their stories are being preserved for younger generations.
Free and open to all: https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
Free and open to all: https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Ahead of World AIDS Day, we'll be sharing nurses' experiences of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the 1980s. Join our event on 27 November to discover how their stories are being preserved for younger generations.
Free and open to all: https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
Free and open to all: https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
🕛When it comes to referencing, working smarter can save you hours of stress.
In just 45 minutes, our Easy Referencing training session will show you how to use a free online tool called ZoteroBib to generate accurate references and citations quickly.
Reserve a place now➡️ https://bit.ly/4ojSGyc
In just 45 minutes, our Easy Referencing training session will show you how to use a free online tool called ZoteroBib to generate accurate references and citations quickly.
Reserve a place now➡️ https://bit.ly/4ojSGyc
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🕛When it comes to referencing, working smarter can save you hours of stress.
In just 45 minutes, our Easy Referencing training session will show you how to use a free online tool called ZoteroBib to generate accurate references and citations quickly.
Reserve a place now➡️ https://bit.ly/4ojSGyc
In just 45 minutes, our Easy Referencing training session will show you how to use a free online tool called ZoteroBib to generate accurate references and citations quickly.
Reserve a place now➡️ https://bit.ly/4ojSGyc
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#HistNursing next week's event! Looking forward to seeing people inperson
Together with the RCN History of Nursing Forum and HIVstory, we're remembering the experiences of nursing workers during the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Discover their stories and learn more about the project at our event on 27 November.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nBiXXI
📷 Historical Nursing Journals, 1985.
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
#HistNursing next week's event! Looking forward to seeing people inperson
🌍 It’s World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week!
🦠 For literature on infection prevention and control, including key resources, books and journals, check out our tailored subject guide: https://bit.ly/3UgsZS3
✅ Stay informed. Stay protected.
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2025 #WAAW2025
🦠 For literature on infection prevention and control, including key resources, books and journals, check out our tailored subject guide: https://bit.ly/3UgsZS3
✅ Stay informed. Stay protected.
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2025 #WAAW2025
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🌍 It’s World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week!
🦠 For literature on infection prevention and control, including key resources, books and journals, check out our tailored subject guide: https://bit.ly/3UgsZS3
✅ Stay informed. Stay protected.
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2025 #WAAW2025
🦠 For literature on infection prevention and control, including key resources, books and journals, check out our tailored subject guide: https://bit.ly/3UgsZS3
✅ Stay informed. Stay protected.
#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2025 #WAAW2025
Join one of our monthly behind the scenes tours to explore the secrets of 20 Cavendish Square, home to the Royal College of Nursing. Our next tour takes place on 3 December.
📆 3 December, 3pm
📍 London
🎟️ £9 or free for RCN members
📆 3 December, 3pm
📍 London
🎟️ £9 or free for RCN members
November 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Join one of our monthly behind the scenes tours to explore the secrets of 20 Cavendish Square, home to the Royal College of Nursing. Our next tour takes place on 3 December.
📆 3 December, 3pm
📍 London
🎟️ £9 or free for RCN members
📆 3 December, 3pm
📍 London
🎟️ £9 or free for RCN members
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Partner with us!
Planning a festival or community event in 2025 or 2026?
We can bring stories, activities, and displays that celebrate migration and get people talking...
Photos: Elzbieta Piekacz, Sopo Ramischwili
Planning a festival or community event in 2025 or 2026?
We can bring stories, activities, and displays that celebrate migration and get people talking...
Photos: Elzbieta Piekacz, Sopo Ramischwili
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Partner with us!
Planning a festival or community event in 2025 or 2026?
We can bring stories, activities, and displays that celebrate migration and get people talking...
Photos: Elzbieta Piekacz, Sopo Ramischwili
Planning a festival or community event in 2025 or 2026?
We can bring stories, activities, and displays that celebrate migration and get people talking...
Photos: Elzbieta Piekacz, Sopo Ramischwili
Do you work in nursing and have experience of migration? Join this workshop led by artist Haleema Aziz and become part of an artwork featured in our next exhibition on the history of migration and nursing. Book your space here: https://bit.ly/4phlzuP
November 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Do you work in nursing and have experience of migration? Join this workshop led by artist Haleema Aziz and become part of an artwork featured in our next exhibition on the history of migration and nursing. Book your space here: https://bit.ly/4phlzuP
📣 There are still spaces available for tomorrow's report writing workshop with the Royal Literary Fund! 📣
Come along and learn how to produce excellent reports, from initial ideas to final draft.
🔗 Book your place: https://bit.ly/4ngqOK4
Come along and learn how to produce excellent reports, from initial ideas to final draft.
🔗 Book your place: https://bit.ly/4ngqOK4
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
📣 There are still spaces available for tomorrow's report writing workshop with the Royal Literary Fund! 📣
Come along and learn how to produce excellent reports, from initial ideas to final draft.
🔗 Book your place: https://bit.ly/4ngqOK4
Come along and learn how to produce excellent reports, from initial ideas to final draft.
🔗 Book your place: https://bit.ly/4ngqOK4
This 1988 Nursing Times article discusses the support district nurses often provided AIDS patients in their homes. Join us on the 27 November to learn more about the stories of nurses, midwives and support workers during the early years of the HIV/AIDS pandemic: https://bit.ly/43bhHTT
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This 1988 Nursing Times article discusses the support district nurses often provided AIDS patients in their homes. Join us on the 27 November to learn more about the stories of nurses, midwives and support workers during the early years of the HIV/AIDS pandemic: https://bit.ly/43bhHTT