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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.



  • 8 Jul 2021

    Managing Childhood Immunisation Clinics

    Publication Code : 009 860

    This best practice resource provides a practical checklist to support general practice nurses in managing a childhood vaccine and immunisation clinic.

  • 30 Jun 2021

    Children and Young People’s Cardiac Nursing

    Publication Code : 009 580

    This publication provides optimum standards for the nursing care of infants, children and young people with congenital heart disease. It includes recommendations for education and training, underpinned by competency frameworks and career pathways.

  • 28 Jun 2021

    What is a trade union?

    Publication Code : 009 727

    Find out what the role of trade unions is and why you should join the world's largest trade union for nursing. This is an update of publication 006 567.

  • 28 Jun 2021

    Students: Thinking about your career

    Publication Code : 009 793

    A helpful guide for nursing students when thinking about their future career.

  • 24 Jun 2021

    Congress 2021 Guidance for Voting Members

    Publication Code : 009 855

    This is guidance and useful information for voting members attending Congress 2021 either in person or online.

  • 24 Jun 2021

    Congress Expense Claims

    Publication Code : 009 856

    This is guidance around expense claims for funded members attending Congress 2021 in person.

  • 24 Jun 2021

    Use of Text Messaging Services

    Publication Code : 009768

    Mobile messaging has the potential to substantially increase public access to health services and advice, empowering children, young people and their parents/carers to make health care choices and influence the way services are designed and reformed. This publication provides guidance and advice for nursing staff working with children and young people.

  • 22 Jun 2021

    Connecting for Change: for the future of learning disability nursing

    Publication Code : 009 467

    This publication explores contemporary issues concerning the field of learning disability nursing and sets out a series of recommendations and priorities that the UK government and devolved administrations need to address. It also identifies priorities for the RCN to take forward.

  • 21 Jun 2021

    'Give us a break' poster

    Publication Code : 006701

    This A4 poster explains the importance of nursing staff taking their breaks. It is part of the RCN Healthy Workplace, Healthy You campaign.

  • 21 Jun 2021

    'Are You Hydrated?' poster

    Publication Code : 006704

    This poster encourages nursing staff to check their urine for signs of dehydration.