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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14 Apr 2022
Raising the Bar
Publication Code : 010 232In November 2021, the RCN commissioned an independent review to identify and compare international definitions and guidance used to describe standard and transmission-based infection prevention control precautions and reflect on the implications of those for contemporary nursing practice and the introduction of a national infection control manual for England.
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1 Apr 2022
Working Flexibly to Support a Healthy Work-life Balance
Publication Code : 010 031This publication supports the Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN’s) Healthy Workplace campaign by providing guidance to RCN representatives and other interested parties on one of the main issues affecting work-life balance today: flexible working.
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22 Mar 2022
Member Support Services leaflet
Publication Code : 010 072This leaflet gives information about the free, confidential help and advice offered by RCN Member Support Services, including a careers service, telephone counselling, immigration advice and peer support.
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22 Mar 2022
Thinking About Your Career
Publication Code : 010 165This leaflet outlines the support offered by the RCN's Careers Service and provides tips on putting together a CV, writing a supporting statement and preparing for an interview.
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18 Mar 2022
Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide
Publication Code : 009 913The RCN's Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide assists trainee nursing associates in their transition to registered nursing associate. It includes information on standards of proficiency, advice on registration and revalidation, an overview of preceptorship and further ways in which the RCN can support members with advice on appraisals and wellbeing. Registered nursing associates may also find the guide helpful when revalidating.
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15 Mar 2022
Career Pathway and Education Framework for Cancer Nursing
Publication Code : 010 076The RCN’s Career Pathway and Education Framework for Cancer Nursing for UK nursing staff incorporates cancer-specific nursing outcomes. The framework and outcomes are intended to be used as part of professional, educational and workforce development to support improvements in the delivery of high-quality care to people affected by cancer.
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9 Mar 2022
Rheumatology Nurse Competency Framework Evaluation Report
Publication Code : 009 993The RCN Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses was published in March 2020. This evaluation report details the results of a mixed-methods study, consisting of a questionnaire disseminated to rheumatology nurses across the UK and in depth interviews to assess the impact and value of the competency framework. It explores rheumatology nurses’ views of the competency framework and helps to identify recommendations for further work. This report is sponsored by Arthritis Action, Biogen, Novartis and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.
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7 Mar 2022
RCN Submission to the NHS Pay Review Body: 2022/23 Pay Round
Publication Code : 010 168This year’s submission from the RCN to the Pay Review Body sets out the case for a substantial, restorative, pay rise above inflation to address the nursing workforce crisis and the long-term reduction in the value of nursing pay.
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22 Feb 2022
Immunisation Knowledge and Skills Competence Assessment Tool
Publication Code : 010 074Vaccination is a core public health provision and vaccines are clearly recognised by the World Health Organization as having a major impact in contributing to reduced mortality and improving health across the world. These competencies have been designed to help ensure consistency in the clinical standards of immunisers, and for immunisers to use their knowledge and skills to ensure all those eligible in a population get the vaccines they need in a timely, easily accessible and safe way.
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21 Feb 2022
RCN Raising Concerns: flowchart poster
Publication Code : 010 104The RCN has created a workplace flowchart poster to help staff and students decide whether to raise a concern and when to escalate a concern. The poster is also part of the main Raising concerns guidance 009 425.
