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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11 May 2018
Modern Slavery wheel
Publication Code : 006745A flyer outlining what modern slavery, the key signs and what nursing staff should do if they suspect it is happening.
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8 May 2018
Reviewing and Assessing Service Redesign and/or Change Proposals
Publication Code : 006911Service redesign may be required to improve patient pathways, move care out of hospitals closer to patents’ homes, maximise efficiency or a combination of all these factors. This guidance is intended to assist those responsible for undertaking the process of reviewing and assessing proposals for service redesign and change.
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3 May 2018
Competencies: Travel health nursing: career and competence development
Publication Code : 006506This updated (2018) guidance provides information on current guidelines and standards of care of travellers. It builds on the previous editions and defines the standards of care expected for a competent nurse, experienced/proficient nurse and a senior practitioner/expert nurse working in travel health nursing. Royal College of Nursing (2018) Competencies: travel health nursing: career and competence development, London: RCN
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25 Apr 2018
Immunisation knowledge and skills competence assessment tool
Publication Code : 006 943Competence framework to support the training and assessment of registered and non-registered health care workers who have a role in immunisations. Second edition, replaces 005 336.
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24 Apr 2018
Library and Archive Service quarterly report January-March 2018
Publication Code : 006973Library and Archive Service quarterly report January-March 2018.
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5 Apr 2018
Library events leaflet
Publication Code : 006 786Find out about the events and exhibitions taking place at RCN libraries across the UK, including the new Pandemic! exhibition at RCN London HQ.
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28 Mar 2018
The RCN’s UK position on consent for organ and tissue donation after death
Publication Code : 006 921Between January and February 2018 the RCN surveyed members on their views on consent for organ and tissue donation after death. The RCN’s Professional Nursing Committee reviewed the results of the survey in March 2018 meeting after which a decision was made, in line with member views, to change the College’s position to one of qualified support for an opt-out system of consent.
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28 Mar 2018
Consent for organ and tissue donation after death
Publication Code : 006698This briefing was published to provide information to RCN members who wished to complete an RCN survey on consent for organ and tissue donation after death between January and February 2018. The results of that survey informed the RCN’s new position on consent (006 921) launched in March 2018. The detail of this briefing has not been updated since originally published, but it remains available to provide context on issues around organ and tissue donation.
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27 Mar 2018
RCN Gender Pay Gap
Publication Code : 006 884A report outlining the statistics of the gender pay gap at the Royal College of Nursing.
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16 Mar 2018
Becoming an RCN Representative
Publication Code : 006747This booklet is designed to give an understanding of the role and activities of RCN representatives. It includes information and case studies about each of the representative roles to help you consider which may suit and interest you most. You’ll find an outline of the process for applying and an application form, along with information about what you can expect as you embark on your role, including learning, development and support.
