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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1 Oct 2019
RCN Peer Support: Removing Disabling Barriers at Work
Publication Code : 007 788This guidance provides tools and approaches to remove barriers at work for health care professionals for with long-term conditions, physical impairments, mental ill health and neurodiversity. It has been created based on the lived experience of the RCN Peer Support Group.
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18 Sep 2019
Caring for People with Liver Disease including Liver Transplantation: a Competence Framework for Nursing
Publication Code : 007 733Liver disease is now the fifth most common cause of death in the UK and nurses are integral to making an impact on liver disease. This updated framework describes the professional standards expected of practitioners when caring for people with liver disease including liver transplantation. It is designed to support practitioners in a clear, consistent and evidence-based format to reflect their specialist knowledge and skills. This edition includes competencies for liver transplantation. This publication is supported Norgine Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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11 Sep 2019
Bowel Care
Publication Code : 007 522Management of Lower Bowel Dysfunction, including Digital Rectal Examination and Digital Removal of Faeces. Bowel care is of great importance for a patient’s quality of life yet many remain hesitant to discuss such a topic. This updated publication promotes a positive and proactive approach to care delivery and includes information on best practice. It provides guidance for all nursing staff and incorporates knowledge of bowel function and the essentials of assessment, treatment and management of lower bowel dysfunction. This publication is supported by BBraun, Coloplast and Wellspect.
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4 Sep 2019
Pay Progression: Information for members
Publication Code : 007 532From this year, staff who start a new job, or are promoted on or after 1 April 2019, will need to meet national standards in order to move up their pay band. This flyer briefly explains what the standards are, how Pay Progression works, what to do if someone doesn’t meet the standards, and explains how reps are working with employers to ensure that organisational policies and procedures are in place to make sure the new system operates as it should.
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20 Aug 2019
A Competency Framework for Nurses Providing Care to People with Breast Cancer
Publication Code : 007 657Cancer is often considered to be a life-limiting illness, but is viewed increasingly as a long-term condition involving the individual with cancer, their family and carers. Enabling self-care and rehabilitation are viewed as a crucial component in developing future services. Health care services need to respond creatively to cancer strategies in the four UK countries to meet patients’ needs. This framework defines the standards of care expected for a competent registered nurse providing general breast cancer care or specialist breast cancer care. This publication is supported by a grant from Roche Products Limited.
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20 Aug 2019
Library and Archive Service event programme Autumn/Winter 2019/20
Publication Code : 007772Library and Archive Service events leaflet Autumn/Winter 2019/20
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8 Aug 2019
Library and Archive Service quarterly report April-June 2019
Publication Code : 007775Library and Archive Service quarterly report April-June 2019
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8 Aug 2019
RCN response to the NMC Consultation on Shaping the Future: The development of their next Five Year Strategic Plan
Publication Code : 007 756This document has been collated in response to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) call for consultation on Shaping the Future: The development of their next Five Year Strategic Plan. The RCN membership have been engaged via forums and social media platforms across the UK to provide consultation. The NMC consultation process will be undertaken over a 12-month period and this document includes the responses gained at the first stage of the process.
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31 Jul 2019
Library and Archive Service event programme Spring/Summer 2019
Publication Code : 007511Library and Archive Service event programme Spring/Summer 2019
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16 Jul 2019
Maternity workforce survey report
Publication Code : 007760This publication contains the full results of the scoping exercise exploring the employment and role-specific training and continuing professional development of registered nurses and unregistered support workers in maternity services in the UK. Please read in conjunction with the published report Nurses in maternity care: RCN report
