RCN Students

Student and newly registered nurses: how many jobs have you applied for so far? Share your experience with us in our survey via the link in our bio. 🔗 [Alt text: A carousel detailing a survey about nursing jobs for newly registered and soon-to-be-registered nurses. The carousel concludes with a call-to-action to fill the survey in via the link in the bio.] #StudentNurse #Jobs #NewlyRegisteredNurses

Nursing staff are the largest group in the global health workforce; when we act together, our impact is unparalleled. 🌍 📅 International Nurses’ Day is back on 12 May! This year, we’re celebrating the contribution of the nursing profession, in the UK and across the world. Learn more, order your badge and get involved by heading to the link in our bio ✅ [Alt text: A nurse is holding a clipboard and wearing a stethoscope whilst talking to some young people. A "Royal College of Nursing" banner promotes International Nurses' Day on the 12th of May. The image is sponsored by LV= Liverpool Victoria. The hashtag #InternationalNursesDay is displayed.] #InternationalNursesDay #NursesDay #UKNurse #NursingLife

Looking to shape the future of nursing? RCN Congress is a great opportunity for you to meet other student nurses and take part in vibrant debates about the issues facing you and the profession. You are the future of nursing. Start shaping the profession today. 💙 Book your spot via the link in our bio. 🔗 #RCN26 #MyRCN #NursingLife #RCNCongress #NursingEvents #NurseLife #UKNursing #NurseEducation #Liverpool #NursingUnion #NursingUK

Being prepared will make a huge difference to finding your first permanent nursing role. Our careers resources are here to help you be as prepared as possible; from CVs and applications to interview techniques and presentation skills and beyond. Explore them at the link in our bio. 🔗 [Alt text: A two-slide carousel detailing a career resource for newly registered nurses, with a call-to-action to explore the content via the link in our bio.] #StudentNurse #Jobs #NewlyRegisteredNurses

Nursing staff don’t step back. They step in. In homes, hospitals, borders. Any time. Any place. Nursing never stops. Join us today to recognise and celebrate the value and contribution of nursing staff worldwide. 🌏 Today, we say thank you. Share this video, and head to the link in bio to get involved. 💙 #InternationalNursesDay #NursesDay #IND2026

International nursing solidarity has never been more important than it is now. Ahead of #InternationalNursesDay tomorrow, RCN President Bejoy Sebastian, and RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger say thank you to nursing staff across the globe. 🌍 Join us tomorrow, when we celebrate the value and contribution of nursing staff worldwide. Find ways to get involved by heading to the link in our bio. #NursesDay #IND2026 #IND26 #NHSNurse #Nurse #NursingLife

“People may not always see everything that a midwife does, but the impact lasts beyond the perinatal period; it lasts a lifetime.” ❤️ On International Day of the Midwife, we say thank you to midwives across the UK and the world. Midwives save lives, support families and are essential to safe maternity care – proper staffing, support and investment is required to do this work safely. Watch our video with Dr Ruth Oshikanlu MBE 🎬 Learn more about the midwifery profession via our Midwifery Forum at the link in our bio - from subject guides to events, consultations, career advice and further resources. 🔗 #IDM2026 #Midwives #Midwifery

What are your top tips for staying on top of your studies? We want our student nurse community to feel like a space where students support each other, share real experiences and learn together. Tell us in a short video via the link in our bio! 🤳 #RCNStudents #StudentLife #StudentNurse

"No one should be sidelined because they’re neurodivergent. With a bit of understanding, we can make things better for everyone." 💙 Here are a few ways you can be a better ally to neurodivergent colleagues - click through our latest carousel, which features everyday ways to challenge stigma and support inclusion. Read the full article via the link in our bio. 🔗 [Alt text: A carousel outlining key ways in which people can be better allies to neurodivergent colleagues. There are 4 key suggestions across the slides, which are "Understanding", "Collaboration", "Support and solidarity" and "Cultural change", followed by a call to action in the final slide to read the full article at the link in bio.] #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #Neurodiversity #NCW

The Westminster government has announced investment in nursing career progression – which will improve graduate pay and preceptorships. Will Malcher, RCN Professional Lead for Students, reflects on the recent announcements and sets out the impact for student and newly registered nurse members who are at the heart of the RCN. Swipe through the carousel above, or read the full blog at the link in our bio. #StudentNurse #NewlyRegisteredNurse #NRN

Alongside important debates about the nursing profession, there's loads to discover at RCN Congress. Getting involved in Congress this year opens networking and learning and development opportunities for you and your fellow nursing students. 🙌 You will leave Congress feeling energised and inspired. ✨ Join us in May. Find more information how Congress works by heading to the link in our bio. 🔗 #RCN26 #MyRCN #NursingLife #RCNCongress #NursingEvents #NurseLife #UKNursing #NurseEducation #Liverpool #NursingUnion #NursingUK

While on placement, student nurses may see firsthand how often nursing teams handle hazardous medicinal products (HMPs). These medicines are essential for patients, but they can also put the staff who prepare, administer, or dispose of them at real risk. Even so, protections across the UK still aren’t consistent. In turn, that affects all of us learning the job as much as the staff we work alongside. Swipe through the carousel above to learn more. 🔗 Read the full magazine piece at the link in our bio, which breaks down further what HMPs are, what more you can do to protect yourself and why we’re calling for: • a clear UK‑wide definition of HMPs • an agreed, comprehensive list of which medicines count • strong guidance, so every stage of the HMP lifecycle is safe for staff, students, and patients [Alt text: A carousel detailing the importance of hazardous medicinal products (HMPs), including what they are, how students, nursing staff could be affected, and what the RCN is calling for in their regulation. The carousel concludes with a call-to-action to read the full article via the link in bio.] #StudentNurse #Nursing #StudentLife