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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29 Sep 2021
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis
Publication Code : 009 923This updated booklet defines the role of the endometriosis clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to enhance career opportunities, inform and enhance local practice, and establish a base line standard across the UK. There is also an Endometriosis factsheet available (009 924). Publication endorsed by Endometriosis UK.
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27 Sep 2021
Managing the Disposal of Pregnancy Remains
Publication Code : 009 942This updated publication is intended to provide clear guidance for all health care professionals to have in place sound systems and processes to ensure the safe and appropriate disposal of pregnancy remains, where the pregnancy has ended before the 24th week of gestation. This includes following an ectopic pregnancy, early intrauterine fetal death, miscarriage, or a medically or surgically induced termination of pregnancy.
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17 Sep 2021
Mouth Care Matters in End-of-Life Care
Publication Code : 009 921This publication has been developed for people who work in health and social care to support the delivery of safe and effective mouth care for adults in end-of-life care. Mouth care includes cleaning the lips, tongue, roof of the mouth, gums, teeth and dentures and is a very important part of end-of-life care. This guidance includes the fundamental principles of mouth care, detail on mouth assessment and care planning, and signposts to further information and resources.
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18 Aug 2021
SenseMaker: the lived experience of nursing in Northern Ireland during a pandemic 2020/2021
Publication Code : 009 870This publication is a summary report of a qualitative survey commissioned by RCN Northern Ireland to identify nurses’ experience of delivering care and treatment across a range of settings during the period April 2020 to March 2021. Not only was 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, but the timeframe also coincided with a major public health crisis caused by COVID-19. This makes the nurses’ experiences even more significant as it provides a unique social history of nursing during a 21st Century global pandemic.
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17 Aug 2021
Just About to Graduate
Publication Code : 009 800This booklet is a helpful guide for nursing students about to graduate and embark on their nursing career. It contains information on getting on the NMC register, preceptorship, revalidation and how the RCN can support members.
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27 Jul 2021
Catheter Care
Publication Code : 009 915Publication aiming to encourage widespread adoption of the National Occupational Standards across all NHS and independent health care sectors, by enabling a full understanding of the standards and providing quality care for patients. This edition replaces 007 313 This publication is supported by B. Braun, BD Medical, Coloplast and Wellspect.
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27 Jul 2021
Why you don’t always need gloves when giving vaccines poster
Publication Code : 009 898Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect you from harm. When giving vaccines, you must assess your risk of harm and decide whether gloves are needed once you’ve reduced risks through good hand hygiene. Here’s our advice.
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21 Jul 2021
The role of school nurses in providing emergency contraception services in education settings
Publication Code : 009 629This position statement, which updates the RCN position statement published in 2006, and updated in 2012 and 2018, aims to clarify the responsibilities of school nurses when they are providing emergency hormonal contraception (EC) to students in education settings (schools, colleges, pupil referral units or any educational institution where there are young people). This replaces publication 006 358.
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20 Jul 2021
Traction Principles and Application
Publication Code : 009 816This updated guidance provides information on applying traction and caring for patients safely whilst traction remains in place. It also reflects the variation in the application of traction across the UK.
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12 Jul 2021
Safeguarding Children and Young People – Every Nurse’s Responsibility
Publication Code : 009 507This guidance is for all nursing staff who are in contact with children and young people. It highlights signs of abuse and includes how to raise concerns about safeguarding/child protection issues.
