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.
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16 Apr 2021
Nurses’ Day 2021 colouring in poster
Publication Code : 009 720Get your family involved in marking Nurses' Day by colouring in a poster and displaying in your window or on a noticeboard
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16 Apr 2021
Nurses’ Day 2021 posters
Publication Code : 009 703A series of three downloadable posters to help you celebrate Nurses’ Day 2021. Poster 3 is customisable so you can add your own message or event details.
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13 Apr 2021
Second RCN COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Report
Publication Code : 009 712In April we surveyed our members to better understand how access to the COVID-19 vaccine has developed over the first few months of the vaccination programme. This period is particularly relevant as nursing and health and care staff were identified as a priority group for vaccination. We received 20,370 responses from nursing staff in different roles and settings across the UK and this report provides an overview of the findings.
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7 Apr 2021
Leaving No-One Behind
Publication Code : 009 653In 2015 all UN member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This includes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which cover a broad range of issues and aim to deliver transformative change for all people in all countries by 2030. If applied together the SDGs address the broad range of factors that shape our health – the social determinants of health. This publication contains a number of case studies of RCN members which contextualise the Goals for nursing professionals, and to encourage our profession and decision makers to understand and support the contribution of nursing to achieving the SDGs.
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30 Mar 2021
Multiple Births Midwife Standard
Publication Code : 009 564Midwives have an essential role to play in delivering and co-ordinating care for women, partners and families who are experiencing a multiple pregnancy. This standard is intended to provide clear direction for commissioners and managers when creating roles to support best practice and policies in local service provision for women and their families. The skills and knowledge to provide this service are also outlined.
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29 Mar 2021
Fair Pay for Nursing Colouring Sheet
Publication Code : 009 685Colouring sheet for the #FairPayforNursing campaign
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25 Mar 2021
RCN Northern Ireland Supplementary Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body 2021-2022
Publication Code : 009676RCN Northern Ireland's supplementary evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body in order to inform its deliberations on the 2021-2022 pay round.
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25 Mar 2021
RCN Wales Supplementary Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body 2021-2022
Publication Code : 009677RCN Wales supplementary evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body in order to inform its deliberations on the 2021-2022 pay round.
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23 Mar 2021
RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) Training in Cervical Screening
Publication Code : 009 591The RCN recognises that RNAs carry out cervical screening, in line with national standards. Service and education providers should be confident that appropriate and relevant training and supervision is in place and aware that extra training may be required.
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15 Mar 2021
The Role of the Link Nurse in Infection Prevention and Control
Publication Code : 009595This resource aims to support link nurses, specialist teams, and managers who may be using or considering a link nurse system and specifically outlines the benefits of implementing link nurse roles for infection prevention and control (IPC).
