RCN briefings
Policy briefings, parliamentary briefings and consultation responses on the issues that matter to nursing staff
The RCN works with government, think tanks and other stakeholders to ensure the voice of nursing is heard. You can get involved in policy development by taking part in surveys, workshops, seminars and briefings.
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2 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nursing Leadership in Integration - Report of the RCN clinical and care governance workshops
An RCN Scotland report of discussions with Directors of Nursing, Associate Directors of Nursing and senior nurses on embedding clinical and care governance in integration
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1 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nurse Innovators - Case Study - A strategy for survival
A case study from Wishaw General Hospital which illustrates the findings of our Nurse Innovators – Clinical Decision Making In Action report
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1 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nurse Innovators - Case Study - Advancing nursing innovation
A case study from NHS24 which illustrates the findings of our Nurse Innovators – Clinical Decision Making In Action report
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1 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nurse Innovators - Case Study - At the cutting edge of the code
A case study from the Isle of Cumbrae which illustrates the findings of our Nurse Innovators – Clinical Decision Making In Action report
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1 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nurse Innovators - Case Study - Change for the better
A case study from NHS Lothian which illustrates the findings of our Nurse Innovators – Clinical Decision Making In Action report
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1 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nurse Innovators - Case Study - Confidence and competence working hand in hand
A case study from NHS Grampian which illustrates the findings of our Nurse Innovators – Clinical Decision Making In Action report
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1 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nurse Innovators - Case Study - Leading the way for mental health
A case study from Moray which illustrates the findings of our Nurse Innovators – Clinical Decision Making In Action report
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1 Jul 2015
POLICY: Nurse Innovators - Case Study - The heart of the matter
A case study from NHS Tayside which illustrates the findings of our Nurse Innovators – Clinical Decision Making In Action report
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25 Jun 2015
PARLIAMENTARY: RCN Scotland briefing for MSPs on the Family Nurse Partnership
This briefing was produced for MSPs for a members' debate in the Scottish Parliament to congratulate NHS Lothian on its fifth anniversary of the Family Nurse Partnership. It includes a background to the FNP, information on the universal health visiting service in Scotland and RCN Scotland's position on both the FNP and health visiting service.
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24 Jun 2015
POLICY: Seven day care in England
Written to update 2015 Congress delegates, this publication looks at the most recent developments on seven day care, including the UK government’s decision to extend seven day services in England. The document outlines the RCN’s position, describes the financial challenges for the NHS in England and addresses a range of nursing solutions that could support seven day care if enough resources are invested.
