Text reads: 'New book display: Poetry by and about nurses. 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN.'

A poem called 'Male Nurse' by Colin Macduff in his poetry book, 'In wards, out wards: poems and stories from nursing and beyond'.

A poem called '4am' by a nurse, Amanda Walsh, from a poetry book called, 'These are the hands : poems from the heart of the NHS'.

Text reads: 'Want to improve your own writing? See link in caption for upcoming writing workshops.'

🌷 We have a new book display at the RCN Library and Museum in London!

Swipe to see excerpts from poetry books written by nurses, midwives and healthcare workers.

👉 Fancy improving your own written work? See upcoming events and book yourself onto a writing workshop: https://bit.ly/41K4AYy

Promotion post for an online event organised by the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal Literary Fund. The event, titled "Starting to Write for Publication with the Royal Literary Fund," is scheduled for May 5, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm. An image of the Royal Literary Fund logo and the text "Supporting Writers Since 1790" are included. A website link for booking and the full programme is provided: www.rcn.org.uk/whatson.

If you're an RCN member writing for publication for the first time, this is the workshop for you!

Gain confidence in sharing your thoughts and research in a form suitable for publication.

📅 05 May 2026
🕙 10am-12pm
📍 Online

Book a spot (you'll need your membership number): https://bit.ly/4sDdsu4

How to access eBooks with RCN libraries | Royal College of Nursing YouTube video by RCN

Did you know you can access over 10,000 eBooks from our collection?

Check out our short video demo from one of our graduate trainees, which guides you through how to search for eBooks and read them online: https://bit.ly/4tqI0An

Near Oxford Circus? Why not check out our new exhibition 'Moved to Care': Stories of Nursing and Migration.

Visit the exhibition until 2 September or view it online: https://bit.ly/4aSES9E

#MovedToCare #RCNLibraries #HistNursing #Museum #Exhibition #Migration #NursingHistory

At a recent parliamentary lobby, we spoke to Patience about how migrant nursing staff will be affected by the proposed changes to the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) system.

Write to your MP today to demand the UK government scrap the proposed changes. https://bit.ly/45qa50U

RCN Congress: five career-boosting benefits of attending | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing The annual RCN event has something for everyone. Here's how it can help nursing staff with professional development

Our Congress isn’t just a conference – it’s an investment in your future.

From networking & CPD to exploring new roles, & engaging with the latest issues and developments in nursing,

Learn how joining us in Liverpool next month will help take your career to the next level: https://bit.ly/4t8CRg3

A person in nursing uniform is writing on a clipboard, sitting beside another person on a couch Text reads "Autism Acceptance Month" and "Find quality literature with RCN Library search.

This #AutismAcceptanceMonth stay up to date with all the latest literature on Autism care with the RCN Library. 📚 ✏️

https://bit.ly/4tV6x0s

Promotional post showing a blue grid with the Royal College of Nursing logo and event details for "Time to draw with oil pastels" on 21 April 2026, at 5:30-6:30pm, online. A link for booking is provided at the bottom. In a picture on the right side a Filipino man, Yayen, sits beside a large, red and black artwork featuring a person, intricate foliage and a prominent red roof.

Join us for this month's wellbeing session, 'Time to draw with oil pastels' with nurse and artist, Yayen. Don't forget your materials!

📅 21 April 2026
🕕 5.30-6.30pm
📍 Online

Book a spot now: https://bit.ly/3OGGc79

It's been so great to have Romalyn Ante here with us as our April Writer in Residence. We're lucky to have Romalyn for two more days. Drop by to discuss your writing 3-4pm Thursday and 2-3pm Friday. There's still a few bookable slots for members left

✒️More info: https://bit.ly/41ARA7v

#MovedToCare

A person behind an RCN Library and Museum stand with books.

It's great to be at the RCN Education Conference! Come along and say hello, and learn about how we can support you 👋

#RCNED26 #RCNEvents

International Nurses' Day 2026: celebrating nursing as a global profession | News | Royal College of Nursing We’re celebrating the remarkable contribution of nursing staff in the UK and across the world. Get ready to celebrate with us on 12 May

📅 International Nurses’ Day is back on 12 May!

This year, we’re celebrating the contribution of nursing staff, in the UK and across the world. 🌍

Learn more and get involved: https://bit.ly/3Ozh5mN

#InternationalNursesDay

Graphic featuring the Royal College of Nursing logo, an image of a colourful artwork of two faces in profile, and text which reads: "The Art of Nursing: Many Different Kinds (with Michael Rosen). 23 April 2026. 1-2pm. Online. To book and for our full programme: www.rcn.org.uk/whatson"

Work in nursing, healthcare or the arts? Why not join us for the final webinar in our Art of Nursing series 🎨

Featuring Michael Rosen, our inspiring panel of speakers will explore how arts and creativity are integral to caring.

Book your free spot today 🔗 https://bit.ly/4t2K95h

#ArtofNursing

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Join us for a spring family fun event themed around home!

Drop in any time between 1pm and 4pm to explore our exhibition and enjoy a variety of hands-on arts activities for 4-11 year olds.

🎟️Find all the details and register for free tickets on our website: https://bit.ly/4tyLZKN

#MovedToCare

Thanks Teresa! A valuable piece of investigation.

We're developing a new training on AI to help members navigate AI with confidence and criticality.

In the mean time, members can come along to our Intro to Critical Appraisal, and learn skills to evaluate research.

www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Image containing the Royal College of Nursing logo, a photo of an adult with an expressive face telling a story to a small audience of children, and bold text which reads: 'Home and Heart: Arts and Health from Around the World. 30 May 2026. 1-4pm. London. To book and for our full programme: www.rcn.org.uk/whatson'

Join us for a spring family fun event themed around home!

Drop in any time between 1pm and 4pm to explore our exhibition and enjoy a variety of hands-on arts activities for 4-11 year olds.

🎟️Find all the details and register for free tickets on our website: https://bit.ly/4tyLZKN

#MovedToCare

Two book covers on a soft pink rectangle with some text beside on a blue background. One book has crumbling Ancient Greek or Roman pillars on the cover. The other book features an illustration of a nurse of colour. The text says that the event is called Missionaries and Migrants: A history of nursing and empire and takes place online on 22 April 2026 between 6 and 7.30pm.

Join us for a talk that sets the history of migration and nursing in the context of imperialism 🏛️🩺

Hear from authors Subhadra Das and Kandace Chimbiri about how empire shaped nursing history.

🎟️ Book your free ticket via the following link: https://bit.ly/4qnqbB5

#MovedToCare

Text reads: 'Stress Awareness Month. Explore our reading list on wellbeing at work.'

Looking to better understand stress and wellbeing? Explore our reading list for #StressAwarenessMonth.

From advocating for yourself at work to creating a compassionate culture in your team, our reading list will set you on the path to challenging stress at work.

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Our Library Search page will be unavailable on Saturday 11 April 2026 in the morning due to essential maintenance by OCLC, our service provider.

📰 Read the news story on our website for full details: https://bit.ly/4f4laqh

Promotional graphic; on the right are two individuals sitting at a table with a laptop, engaged in friendly conversation. The text on the left reads: "Royal College of Nursing. Introduction to RCN Library Services. 14 April 2026, 12-12:45pm, Online. To book and for our full programme: www.rcn.org.uk/whatson."

Do you know how the RCN online library can support you?

Our free webinar Introduction to RCN Library Services shows you how our services can help you with your studies, professional development and research.

🗓️ 14 April 2026
⏱️ 12-12:45pm
📍 Online

Book your spot here: https://bit.ly/4v7Osxu

Enough is Enough! The Politics of Health in Cartoons Watch to find out what we can learn about healthcare, politics and history from the design and style of nursing cartoons. 0:00 Intro from Victoria Sweetmore 3:30 Dr Sue Hawkins on the cartoons of Ada Bois 32:28 Holly Burrows on the Cartoon Museum colle...

🖥️ We have lots of fascinating talks free to watch online, like this recording of our event with the Cartoon Museum.

Watch now to learn about the history and politics of nursing cartoons. Check out our YouTube channel for more 👉 https://bit.ly/4sGaMg3

#HistNursing #ArtOfNursing

A person sits at a table with a laptop, featuring a Royal College of Nursing logo. The text reads: “Get expert support with a one to one. Online or in-person. Individual training on database searching or referencing software. RCN Library and Museum.”

Book a one to one sessions with our expert health librarians to learn new database or referencing software skills.

We have several slots every week and you can join us online or in-person.

✅ Book your slot: https://bit.ly/4oZcreX

🐰We'll be closed for Easter weekend🐰

🐤 We'll close at 7pm Thursday 2 April 2026
🐣 We'll reopen at 10am Tuesday 7 April 2026

The image displays a variety of book covers related to nursing and care homes. A banner reads "Care home subject guide" with a subtitle "Explore key resources, books, journals and more."

We have over 50 subject guides linking out to key resources, books and journals - all curated with the support of topic experts.

Have a look at our Care home subject guide: www.rcn.org.uk/library/Subject-Guides/c...

Tours | Library | Royal College of Nursing Information on the public tours the RCN offers and how you can sign up to join a tour.

Though this evidence is sadly fabricated, some claim to have sighted her. If you'd like to learn more about the history of the building (and spot a ghost?) book onto on of our tours via the follow link: bit.ly/445J2I3

Tours | Library | Royal College of Nursing Information on the public tours the RCN offers and how you can sign up to join a tour.

#AprilFools of course!

There was in fact a Viscountess Barrington who reportedly fell to her death during the family's long residence at 20 Cavendish Square.

A cutout of a black and white photo of the RCN headquarters, taken from the street outside. There is a silhouette of a woman in the leftmost 1st floor window, which has been circled in red. The cutout has been laid over an enlarged, transparent, green and blue copy of the image.

Calling all ghost hunters!

This image from our archive is compelling new evidence of our resident RCN ghoul: The Grey Lady.

She is said to have resided here at HQ since falling to her death on the painted staircase.

Apparently no one was in the building when the photo was taken...thoughts? 👻🕵️🔍

Row of cardboard placards on display. Central placard says "Trans Rights Matter" with each letter a different colour of the transgender flag (pink and blue). A banner in the foreground reads "Transgender Day of Visibility" and "Discover the latest research on trans-affirmative care."

It's International Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️

Did you know RCN members can access full text and peer reviewed articles on trans-affirmative care?

Access the latest studies with our library search: https://bit.ly/4dbZeMB

#TDOV

🐰We'll be closed for Easter weekend🐰

🐤 We'll close at 7pm Thursday 2 April 2026
🐣 We'll reopen at 10am Tuesday 7 April 2026

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Stay up to date with all the latest RCN library going-ons by signing up to our mailing list. You'll be the first to know about all our upcoming events, exhibitions and training session.

💌Sign up: https://bit.ly/3Q52U9e

A graphic promoting 121 and the Writer in Residence with poet Romalyn Ante. Which will take place in London 13-17 April.

We are hosting 3 amazing writers over the coming months as part of our #MovedToCare exhibition. First up is nurse and poet, Romalyn Ante (@romalynante3.bsky.social)!

✍️RCN members can book individual slots to discuss their writing or how to become an author.

🔗Find out more: https://bit.ly/4v16gdM