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RCN Professional Nursing Committee elections
Nominate yourself for a vacant seat on the RCN's Professional Nursing Committee
Updated: 16 July 2025 -
Forum steering committees
Apply for a position on one of the RCN's Forum Steering Committees
Updated: 23 June 2025 -
Anti-Racism Subgroup appointments
RCN Anti-Racism Sub-Group appointment
Updated: 16 July 2025 -
Enhanced
Enhanced level nursing describes a level that can only be delivered by registered nurses who have gained additional post-registration education and experiential learning in a relevant subject area.
Updated: 5 September 2025 -
RCN Safety Representative's Handbook
This handbook is designed to help RCN safety representatives carry out their work, whether they are new to the role or not. It suggests ways of getting started, and provides them with the latest information about key RCN services and resources, together with the key health and safety legislation the...
Updated: 7 February 2024 -
Making the case for facilities time and facilities agreements in the NHS
This guidance sets out the provisions in the Trade Union Act, looks at the benefits of union representation and facilities agreements and restates what the law and good practice say about the issue. It aims to provide you with information to make the case for facilities time and agreements. At the b...
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Personal protective equipment: Use and availability during the COVID-19 pandemic
Findings from the RCN's online survey of nursing staff on the issues relating to personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: 29 June 2022 -
PPE - are you safe?
Is the PPE you've been given safe? A flow chart including escalation steps if you have concerns.
Updated: 29 June 2022 -
Four pillars of nursing
The concept of the four pillars is referred to across nursing publications by respective departments of health in the UK and other health care professionals. The order of the pillars and terms for each vary, but all have the essence of Clinical Practice, Education, Research and Leadership.
Updated: 5 September 2025 -
Guidance on safe nurse staffing levels in the UK
Report setting out the range of different factors that influence the total demand for staff and highlights the variety of methods for planning or reviewing staffing levels.
Updated: 10 January 2022
