Royal College of Nursing Libraries

02/09/2026

Only a few weeks left to visit our 'Prison Nursing Unlocked' exhibition in Edinburgh RCN Scotland. View unusual items swallowed by prisoners, and medical instruments once used in prisons. Plus learn about Scottish suffragettes being force-fed in prison. The history of prison nursing is fascinating!

02/09/2026

As our Moved to Care exhibition heads up to Edinburgh, why not check our fascinating recorded events, including this one with authors Subhadra Das and Kandace Chimbiri.

📺 Watch now to learn the connections between migration, empire and nursing: https://youtu.be/J5u77nihAgQ

An online talk that sets the history of migration and nursing in th...

01/09/2026

A possible historical connection between a nurse suffragette and our RCN Scotland HQ in Edinburgh.

31/08/2026

Say hello to Phoebe who joins our Collection Team as one of our new Graduate Library Trainees. Find out Phoebe's top facts:

Favourite museum: Natural History Museum
Best study snack: Lindt Dark Chocolate 🍫
Top track: All them horses by Noah Kahan

30/08/2026

Today is National Grief Awareness Day. Nurses and nursing support workers play an important role in providing care to patients and families who may be experiencing grief and bereavement.

Explore the latest research: https://bit.ly/4zuJE7k

28/08/2026

RCN Scotland are at the Advancing Care, Advancing Practice Conference in Stirling today, having great conversations with advanced practice nurses and promoting all the benefits of using the library.

26/08/2026

One of our student members loves our relaxed and supportive atmosphere… 🧘

Come and see for your self - and enjoy our free tea and coffee at all of our libraries, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London

Plan your visit: www.rcn.org.uk/library/About-us

25/08/2026

Say hello to Sonia - who joins our Customer Service Team as a graduate trainee. Here are her top facts:

Favourite library: Central Library Liverpool
Best study snack: Blueberries 🫐
Top track: A little respect by Erasure

24/08/2026

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22/08/2026

RCN members can request a literature search from our expert Information Specialists. We'll provide you a report on the evidence in just 10 days to support your research or practice.

🔗 Request you search: https://bit.ly/3BN5yJJ