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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7 Jun 2018
Improving Mandatory Training: How reps can play their part
Publication Code : 006 689To ensure a safe and healthy workplace, mandatory training is vital. Staff need the knowledge and skills both to deliver safe and effective care and protect themselves. But RCN reps tell us local training has some challenges and barriers, including in its design, its delivery and in engaging staff. RCN reps are uniquely placed to support employers in improving the culture around mandatory training. By working through this resource and undertaking its activities, our aim is that you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a difference to mandatory training for staff where you work.
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31 May 2018
Decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy. RCN Membership Response
Publication Code : 007 005In March 2018, the RCN launched a UK-wide survey of members on the principle of removing criminal sanctions from termination of pregnancy (commonly referred to as decriminalisation of abortion). The consultation focused solely on the principle of decriminalisation of termination of pregnancy. This publication outlines RCN members’ response.
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16 May 2018
Investing in a Safe and Effective Workforce: Continuing professional development for nurses in the UK
Publication Code : 007028CPD is vital for nursing staff to maintain and develop the skills they need to deliver high quality, safe and effective care across all roles and settings. This report outlines the importance of CPD, current access to CPD and the RCN's call to action for the Government.
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15 May 2018
A journey together to understand the digital future of nursing in the UK
Publication Code : 006997This is a summary of the findings of a consultation, led by the RCN, into the digital future of nursing. The consultation took place over January and February 2018. The consultation explored 1) ideas for a shared vision of a digitally enabled health and social care service 2) the barriers and enablers to the vision becoming a reality and 3) examples of how data, information, knowledge and technology are already bringing that vision to life.
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14 May 2018
Sexual and Reproductive Health. RCN report on the impact of funding and service changes in England.
Publication Code : 006962This report brings together the results of a RCN survey with nurses working in sexual and reproductive health. It provides clarification and evidence following increasing concerns reported from those working in England on the impact of service provision following the changes to commissioning after the Health and Social Care Act (2012).
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14 May 2018
Supporting children's nurses working outside of a designated ward/department
Publication Code : 006 477Updated 2018 guidance, designed as a checklist that can be used when considering the support, guidance, management and education framework required for children's nurses working outside of a designated ward/department.
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14 May 2018
The Best Start: The Future of Children’s Health – One Year on. Valuing school nurses and health visitors in England
Publication Code : 007000In May 2017 the RCN reported on the significant decline in school nurses and an emerging trend of reductions in the health visiting workforce and included a number of recommendations addressed to the Government, local authorities and Health Education England. This short paper is focused on the position in England and therefore aims to update and build upon the issues covered in last year’s report.
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13 May 2018
RCN Council's Report to Members on Congress 2017
Publication Code : 006585This report details the wide range of work, across all four countries of the UK, which has taken place as a result of the debates in Liverpool last year.
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13 May 2018
Staffing for Safe and Effective Care
Publication Code : 007025At Congress 2017, the membership of the RCN raised the alarm on the growing nursing workforce shortages across the UK, and their concern at the implications on patient safety. We have undertaken extensive engagement with members, RCN Boards, and nursing workforce experts, which we set out in this report. The outcome of this engagement is a set of RCN principles which provide high-level objectives which most meaningfully represent what we need to achieve on staffing for safe and effective care, though legislation, statutory instruments and guidance, and sufficient funding, in every country in the UK.
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11 May 2018
Mouth care at the end of life
Publication Code : 006991A quick reference handy guide outlining mouth care at the end of life. In collaboration with Hospice UK.
