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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12 Dec 2018
Advanced Preparation of Insulin Syringes for Adult Patients to Administer at Home
Publication Code : 007 319This updated guidance has been developed for nursing practitioners working in a variety of settings, and highlights the professional, organisational and safety issues that must be addressed when pre-loading insulin syringes for later use by a person with diabetes.
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22 Nov 2018
RCN Response to the NMC Consultation on re-joining or staying on the register following time away from practice
Publication Code : 007 360This policy consultation response is based on an engagement exercise with our members using a range of activities, which included social media and direct communications with RCN Forums, our Professional Nursing Committee and via our regional networks.
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21 Nov 2018
Fund our future nurses
Publication Code : 007 348This report provides costed alternatives for higher education funding in England to encourage more people to study nursing.
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20 Nov 2018
On the Back Foot
Publication Code : 007 328This summer, England witnessed high temperatures and long stretches of hot weather. For those living with long-term conditions or multiple medical problems, this meant additional support was required for illness exacerbated by heat. We set out to assess whether these support needs were associated with additional pressures put on the NHS in England this summer.
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31 Oct 2018
Violence and aggression in the NHS: Estimating the size and the impact of the problem – an interim report
Publication Code : 007 301Violence and aggression in the NHS: Estimating the size and the impact of the problem – an interim report
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16 Oct 2018
Library and Archive Service quarterly report July-September 2018
Publication Code : 007285Library and Archive Service quarterly report July-September 2018
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1 Oct 2018
Appealing against a benefit decision
Advice and information on the process of making an appeal against a benefit decision.
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13 Sep 2018
Parity of esteem
Publication Code : 007 109Report of the spring 2018 RCN survey of mental health professionals.
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5 Sep 2018
International workforce in the UK after Brexit: nursing issues
Publication Code : 007 181Given the continuing global nursing shortage and rising demand for health and care services the UK needs to be able to attract nursing staff with the right skills and attitudes to work and remain in the sector,
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20 Aug 2018
Adult Safeguarding: Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff
Publication Code : 007 069One of the most important principles of safeguarding is that it is everyone’s responsibility. Health care staff frequently work with people in their moments of greatest need and can witness health and social inequalities which have a direct impact on the lives of people they care for. This intercollegiate document has been designed to guide professionals and the teams they work with to identify the competencies they need in order to support individuals to receive personalised and culturally sensitive safeguarding. It sets out minimum training requirements along with education and training principles.
