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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 5h

🌍Our event in Edinburgh is fast approaching, and we can’t wait to welcome you both online and in-person.

Book your place now ➡️ https://bit.ly/42BIs3f

💬Joining in person? You’ll even have the chance to add your reflections to our creative question panel and be part of the conversation.

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 6h

We felt very autumnal yesterday in our "Time for drawing and mindfulness" session 🍂 Artist Liz Atkin guided us through drawing with tea and coffee, inspired by materials around us. Click on the link in bio to book onto our next wellbeing event! #ArtofNursing

A table with a laptop, a drawing of leaves, a cup of tea, pens and a candle.

A Drawing of leaves and other autumnal materials on red background.

A table with a drawing of leaves, a cup of tea, a box of tea, a pumpkin and conkers.

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 7h

⌛There's still time to apply.

Co-create with migrant and refugee nurses an artwork with the theme ‘Balikbayan Box for Nursing’ - the Filipino custom of migrant workers sending boxes of items home. Inspired by nurse and poet @romalynante3.bsky.social.

Set fee of £2100 & up to £500 for costs.

Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 3d

We're commissioning an artist to co-create an artwork for our upcoming exhibition on migration and nursing. Help us tell powerful stories of identity, home and care.

🗓 Deadline for applications: 19 October 2025
📍 Location: Anywhere in the UK
👉 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3IKaZNA

Hands painting a sign. Text reads "Nursing and migrations exhibition. Open call for artists"

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 8h

Publishing research is essential to shaping nursing standards. It requires a strong argument, clear writing and a structured writing process. Need a refresher on these fundamental skills?

Join us next week for the Writing for Publication workshop with the Royal Literary Fund: https://bit.ly/3KKRhC0

Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 1d

Want to use the RCN library but aren't sure where to start? Join our online session on 27 October to learn about accessing books, journals, study support and more—all included in your RCN membership.

When? 27 October, 12.00pm
Where? Online
How can I book? 👉 https://bit.ly/46Biq2v

Two individuals smiling and using a laptop at a table in a brightly lit room. Text reads: "Introduction to RCN Library Services, October 27 2025, 12 to 12.45pm, Online".

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 1d

📮We'll post our books out to you for free. It's part of your RCN membership.

✉️Requesting a postal loan is now much easier, with a new button integrated into our Library Search.

▶️Watch our demonstration of this new process in action: https://youtu.be/SJXN2SKg81I?si=5t9aSInpoSGux8wh

How to get books posted to you for free from the RCN libraries │ Royal College of Nursing

YouTube video by RCN

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RCN History of Nursing Forum @rcnhistory.bsky.social · 3d

#histnursing #blackhistorymonth African women and the British health service

Women's History Network @womenshistnet.bsky.social · 3d

On the blog: “A Hidden History: African women and the British Health Service, 1930–2000” by Olivia Mason. An important read on overlooked contributions to Britain’s healthcare system.

#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2022 #GenderHist

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A Hidden History: African women and the British Health Service, 1930-2000 by Olivia Mason

In a standout piece from Olivia Mason of the Young Historians Project, we hear about the latest project of the group: A Hidden History: African women and the British Health Service, 1930-2000. The …

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 3d

We're commissioning an artist to co-create an artwork for our upcoming exhibition on migration and nursing. Help us tell powerful stories of identity, home and care.

🗓 Deadline for applications: 19 October 2025
📍 Location: Anywhere in the UK
👉 Find out more and apply:

The Art of Nursing | News | Royal College of Nursing

An exhibition on art by and about nurses over the last 150 years.

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 1d

While stocks last! ⏳

Our #NursingSupportWorkersDay badges are now available to order for free. 💛

Want to show your colleagues your appreciation? Make sure to order early to avoid disappointment. https://bit.ly/4n0cXXW

#NSWD25

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 1d

Images from the RCN Archives:

1. RCN Archives Envelope - ghost story 1924
2. RCN Archives C601.3.3 Lady Hermione Blackwood and Cathlin du Sautoy, with adopted son Victor Rene 1926

#RCNArchives #EYAMonsters #ExploreYourArchive

Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 1d

Why not see if you can decipher du Sautoy's handwriting. View all our digitised Papers of Cathlin du Sautoy in the RCN online archives: rcn.access.preservica.com/uncategorize...

#EYAMonsters #ExploreYourArchive

Papers of Cathlin du Sautoy | Royal College of Nursing Digital Archive

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 1d

Not quite a monster - but we do have a ghost story in our RCN Archives.

This short story was written by Cathlin du Sautoy to her partner Hermione Blackwood in 1924. The handwriting is tricky to read, but the story is called "Bed time" and *we think* involves the haunting of children.

#EYAMonsters

An envelope with "Ghost at Court House, Overton, Hants, Jan. 1924" written on it.

Lady Hermione Blackwood and Cathlin du Sautoy, post with adopted son Victor Rene.

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 1d

Struggling to slow down your thoughts and worries? Relax with a 1-hour mindful drawing session led by Liz Atkin 🎨

🗓️ Today, 13 Oct, 5.30pm
💻 Online

Book now: https://bit.ly/3VFFcQN

📷: Liz Atkin

Promotional image for a Royal College of Nursing event titled 'Time for drawing and mindfulness,' scheduled for October 13 2025, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. The image displays a pen, coffee cup and sketchbook which has detailed watercolour-style drawings of shells and seaweed.

Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for sharing. We're really glad you found a solution!

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 1d

🎉 Amazing! We can't wait to visit.

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Teresa Doherty @dohertyta.bsky.social · 1d

Today's #HistNursing #Badge is from the #MarySeacole statue appeal.

Sold between 2004-16 as part of a fundraising campaign for the statue that now stands outside St Thomas' hospital

#BlackHistoryMonth

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See more of #RCNArchives badges 👀
rcn.access.preservica.com/archive

round gilt and enamel badge. Black background with gilt text and detail. The text around the rim at the top 'Votest Greatest Black Briton' at bottom, 'Mary Seacole Statue Appeal' with an outline of Mary Seacole's face given in the centre.

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 2d

On this day 110 years ago, nursing hero Edith Cavell died tragically by firing squad.

Book one of our fantastic building tours (https://bit.ly/445J2I3) and you'll see her memorialised in our council room along with Florence Nightingale!

#OTD #OnThisDay #HistNursing

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 2d

It is Stoptober! Are you trying to quit smoking, or helping people to kick the cigarettes? Take a look at the latest research on smoking cessation available through our catalogue. 📚 #RCNLibraryandMuseum

https://bit.ly/4h3liJj

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 3d

Join us during October half-term as we celebrate Green Libraries Week! #GreenLibraries

Come along for this bonus 'Time to' session where you can drop in and make a crafty, recycled bird feeder and take it home.

📅 29 October 2025
⌚ 15:00-17:00
📌 20 Cavendish Square

Book now: https://bit.ly/4mY9Eka

Promotional image for a bird feeder making event by the Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum. Event details include 29 October 2025, 3-5pm, and in-person. It features a picture of two small birds pecking at a pine cone bird feeder. Logos of RCN Library and Museum, CILIP and Green Libraries Campaign included.

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 3d

It’s #BackCareWeek – all about raising awareness of back pain, affecting many in the UK. But back health is important every day!

That’s why Orthopaedic Nursing is a great journal for reliable research on quality care for our back and other parts of our bodies. Access it here: bit.ly/472EiTK

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 3d

We're commissioning an artist to co-create an artwork for our upcoming exhibition on migration and nursing. Help us tell powerful stories of identity, home and care.

🗓 Deadline for applications: 19 October 2025
📍 Location: Anywhere in the UK
👉 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3IKaZNA

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 4d

Keep up to date with the latest guidance this #WorldMentalHealthDay with our amazing subject guide. We have a whole range of books, journals and key resources to support your research and ensure best clinical practice. #RCNLibraryandMuseum

https://bit.ly/470R7h4

An image of mental health nursing texts available to RCN members through the library. Text reads "Stay up to date with our subject guide"

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 4d

Today marks #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Nurses play a key role—supporting patients, spotting symptoms early, and promoting healthy habits.

Explore our mental health resource ➡️ https://bit.ly/48bFGWd

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 4d

The RCN Library is here for you on every step of your journey - from studying for an assignment, to prepping for revalidation, to drafting research proposals.

Learn how the Library can support you in our online intro session - there's just a few days left to book your place!

https://bit.ly/46Biq2v

Text reads: 'Introduction to RCN Library Services, 14 October 2025, 12pm to 12:45pm, Online'.

Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 4d

Join us for the launch of Safe Vaccine Administration. This great new book supports nurses involved in delivering vaccination services by providing guidance for safe & effective practice.

📅 5:30-7:30pm 23 October
🚩 London
🔗 https://bit.ly/4mJDGYJ
@helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social

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