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Royal College of Nursing

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Royal College of Nursing

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is a registered trade union and professional body in the United Kingdom for those in the profession of nursing. It was founded in 1916 as the College of Nursing, receiving its royal charter in 1928. Founders: Dame Sarah Swift, matron of Guy's Hospital, and Arthur Stanley, chairman of the Joint War Organisation.

The majority of members are registered nurses; however student nurses and healthcare assistants are also members. There is also a category of membership, at a reduced cost, for retired people.

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Betsi Cadwaladr

This headstone was installed by the Royal College of Nursing and the Welsh he...

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C. J. Fitch

C. J. Fitch

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P. G. Bettison

P. G. Bettison

District Officer in the St John Ambulance Brigade, No. 1 (Prince of Wales's) District, 1926-1947. Serving Brother in the Order of St John.

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Private Bertie Doe

Private Bertie Doe

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cholera-bearing water pump

cholera-bearing water pump

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Col. Sir James Cantlie, KBE, MA, MB, FRCS, RAMC (T)

Col. Sir James Cantlie, KBE, MA, MB, FRCS, RAMC (T)

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