Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum
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.
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- Join us for the launch of Moved to Care: Stories of Nursing and Migration. Your chance for a first look around the exhibition. Enjoy free refreshments, an expert panel of speakers and activities. 📆 Thursday 5 March 2026 📍 London ✅ Book your spot: bit.ly/4pSGp4z #MovedToCare #HistNursing
- 🕵️Calling all handwriting sleuths🖊️ We need your help. We have this handwritten note in our 19th Century copy of Martin Chuzzlewit by Dickens. Can you work out what it says? We are stuck on the first word of the last line. And any thoughts on whose penmanship it could be? #HistNursing #HistBook
- On #WorldCancerDay, explore the Royal Marsden Manual - a trusted resource of clinical and cancer nursing procedures. The easy to use guide is written by nurses for nurses. 📽️ Watch our video tutorial: bit.ly/4aysmuL 📚 Access the manual online: bit.ly/45FeVaI
- #OTD Violetta Thurstan was born in 1879. Thurstan was nurse and writer who worked internationally, during wars and with refugees. For her bravery, she was awarded the Military Medal in 1917. We have several books by, or about, Thurstan, which document her fascinating life. #HistNursing
- A huge welcome to Cathryn, our new Head of Library and Museum!🎉🎉 Cathryn joins us from Imperial College library services. Cathryn previously managed our Information team. 🏛️Favourite museum: @soanemuseum.bsky.social 😋Best study snack: lentil crisps 🎼Most played song: WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! by Raye
- Here's a bit of behind-the-scenes action of our Museum and Events Assistant de-installing the Prison Nursing Unlocked exhibition. Why not join the exhibition launch in Scotland? 📆 Date: 26 February 🕙 Time: 5.30-8pm 🌐 Location: In-person and online Book through our website: bit.ly/4qNLsDT
- 🌈It is LGBTQ+ History Month! Spotlight on: Hermione Blackwood and Cathlin du Sautoy, a Red Cross power couple, who adopted French orphans Victor and Yvette to make a happy family 🌈 Explore their history with the RCN Archive: bit.ly/4rp1Z0V #LGBTHistoryMonth #PrideInNursing #HistNursing
- Book now to attend the our Intro to RCN Library Services session. You'll learn about: ✅ the online library ✅ how to find library help, training and support ✅ services for your studies, professional development and research
- We're celebrating Arts Council and National Lottery funding success!🎇 The funding will be used for our events programme and upcoming 'Moved to care' exhibition. ℹ️ Find our more: rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/new…
