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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10 Nov 2021
Clinical Nurse Specialist Standards in Early Pregnancy Care Impact Assessment Report
Publication Code : 009 932This report details the findings of a survey conducted in 2020 to ascertain the impact and usefulness of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Early Pregnancy Care publication, originally published in 2017 and now updated in 2021 (publication code: 009 931).
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10 Nov 2021
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Early Pregnancy Care
Publication Code : 009-931The role of the clinical nurse specialist in early pregnancy care is intended to enhance the care for women who may be concerned about a complication in early pregnancy. This updated document outlines the key skills and knowledge required to develop the role of a specialist nurse/midwife in early pregnancy care and should provide clear direction for commissioners and managers when creating roles to support best practice in local service provision for women and their families.
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10 Nov 2021
Dementia Care Principles for People in Prison
Publication Code : 009 751A diagnosis of dementia is profound. It affects the person, their circle of support, and the wider community - particularly if that community is a prison. The Royal College of Nursing has adapted its long-established SPACE principles in order to promote dementia care in prisons. This document sets out the five principles, based on evidence gathered from people living with dementia, carers and practitioners, that form a shared commitment to improving dementia care in prisons. The related spider gram tool (Transforming Dementia Care in Prison) can be used to benchmark current practice and completed again at intervals to monitor progress.
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2 Nov 2021
An RCN Education and Career Progression Framework for Fertility Nursing
Publication Code : 009 926This is a comprehensive framework highlighting recommended education and training pathways toward career development for fertility nursing. It can be used to facilitate a conversation and enable career development for all nurses and HCSWs in fertility services.
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2 Nov 2021
Impact Assessment of the Education and Career Progression Framework for Fertility Nursing
Publication Code : 009 927This publication details the results of the impact assessment survey undertaken to assess the value and effectiveness of the framework, published in March 2018. This is a collaborative project between the RCN, the British Fertility Society and the Senior Infertility Nurse Group.
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19 Oct 2021
Administering Subcutaneous Methotrexate for Inflammatory Arthritis
Publication Code : 009 675This guidance provides the background information regarding subcutaneous methotrexate as an educational resource for practitioners, with particular reference to safety and best practice; and incorporates new sections on treat-to-target and medication optimisation. Whilst the guidance has been developed for rheumatology practitioners, some aspects may also be of value to health care colleagues working in other specialties including dermatology, gastroenterology and ophthalmology. This publication is supported by grants from Accord, Medac and Nordic.
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15 Oct 2021
Implementing the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016
Publication Code : 009 981The passing of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016, the first of its kind in Europe, stands as a testament to the ability of the organisation to campaign effectively, to engage in political and legislative processes with evidence, and to support both the introduction and passage of key legislation to set minimum nurse numbers in acute hospital settings. This report explores what actions made the difference in delivering the legislation.
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7 Oct 2021
Facing COVID-19
Publication Code : 009 933This publication comprises of a number of case studies detailing the powerful and inspiring work that has been undertaken by our reps since the start of the pandemic.
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1 Oct 2021
Gender Pay Gap Report
Publication Code : 009 974A report outlining the statistics of the gender pay gap at the Royal College of Nursing, 2019 - 2021
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29 Sep 2021
Endometriosis factsheet
Publication Code : 009 924This factsheet provides nurses with guidance on how to recognise symptoms, sets out pathways of care and signposts to useful online resources. Please read in conjunction with Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis (publication code: 009 923). Publication endorsed by Endometriosis UK.
