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Publications

RCN publications cover a wide range of topics varying from clinical guidance to employment relations issues to advice on bullying. To reproduce RCN publications please complete the copyright request form and we’ll be in touch.



  • 1 Apr 2022

    Working Flexibly to Support a Healthy Work-life Balance

    Publication Code : 010 031

    This publication supports the Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN’s) Healthy Workplace campaign by providing guidance to RCN representatives and other interested parties on one of the main issues affecting work-life balance today: flexible working.

  • 22 Mar 2022

    Thinking About Your Career

    Publication Code : 010 165

    This leaflet outlines the support offered by the RCN's Careers Service and provides tips on putting together a CV, writing a supporting statement and preparing for an interview.

  • 22 Mar 2022

    Member Support Services leaflet

    Publication Code : 010 072

    This leaflet gives information about the free, confidential help and advice offered by RCN Member Support Services, including a careers service, telephone counselling, immigration advice and peer support.

  • 18 Mar 2022

    Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide

    Publication Code : 009 913

    The RCN's Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide assists trainee nursing associates in their transition to registered nursing associate. It includes information on standards of proficiency, advice on registration and revalidation, an overview of preceptorship and further ways in which the RCN can support members with advice on appraisals and wellbeing. Registered nursing associates may also find the guide helpful when revalidating.

  • 15 Mar 2022

    Career Pathway and Education Framework for Cancer Nursing

    Publication Code : 010 076

    The RCN’s Career Pathway and Education Framework for Cancer Nursing for UK nursing staff incorporates cancer-specific nursing outcomes. The framework and outcomes are intended to be used as part of professional, educational and workforce development to support improvements in the delivery of high-quality care to people affected by cancer.

  • 9 Mar 2022

    Rheumatology Nurse Competency Framework Evaluation Report

    Publication Code : 009 993

    The RCN Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses was published in March 2020. This evaluation report details the results of a mixed-methods study, consisting of a questionnaire disseminated to rheumatology nurses across the UK and in depth interviews to assess the impact and value of the competency framework. It explores rheumatology nurses’ views of the competency framework and helps to identify recommendations for further work. This report is sponsored by Arthritis Action, Biogen, Novartis and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.

  • 7 Mar 2022

    RCN Submission to the NHS Pay Review Body: 2022/23 Pay Round

    Publication Code : 010 168

    This year’s submission from the RCN to the Pay Review Body sets out the case for a substantial, restorative, pay rise above inflation to address the nursing workforce crisis and the long-term reduction in the value of nursing pay.

  • 22 Feb 2022

    Immunisation Knowledge and Skills Competence Assessment Tool

    Publication Code : 010 074

    Vaccination is a core public health provision and vaccines are clearly recognised by the World Health Organization as having a major impact in contributing to reduced mortality and improving health across the world. These competencies have been designed to help ensure consistency in the clinical standards of immunisers, and for immunisers to use their knowledge and skills to ensure all those eligible in a population get the vaccines they need in a timely, easily accessible and safe way.

  • 21 Feb 2022

    RCN Raising Concerns: flowchart poster

    Publication Code : 010 104

    The RCN has created a workplace flowchart poster to help staff and students decide whether to raise a concern and when to escalate a concern. The poster is also part of the main Raising concerns guidance 009 425.

  • 17 Feb 2022

    Peripheral Neurovascular Observations for Acute Limb Compartment Syndrome

    Publication Code : 009-905

    This updated publication provides guidance for the early detection of acute limb compartment syndrome (ALCS). It covers the care of adults, children and young people with potential ALCS due to injury or treatment for limb conditions.