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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4 May 2020
RCN COVID-19 Staff Testing Survey Findings
Publication Code : 009 251This report summarises the results of an online survey asking RCN members for their experience of access to COVID-19 testing. The survey was open from 6pm on Friday 24 April and closed at 12pm on Tuesday 28 April 2020.
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4 May 2020
Remote consultations guidance under COVID-19 restrictions
Publication Code : 009 256This guidance has been developed to support nursing staff, including health visitors, midwives and nursing support workers, where they are being asked to see and/or treat patients via a telephone or video or other remote consultation process.
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1 May 2020
Library and Archive Service review of the year 2019
Publication Code : 009 163This review covers the work of the RCN’s Library and Archive Service during 2019 – from events and exhibitions to social media activity and collections development, it showcases the wide variety of work undertaken by our library teams.
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18 Apr 2020
Personal protective equipment: Use and availability during the COVID-19 pandemic
Publication Code : 009 235Findings from the RCN's online survey of nursing staff on the issues relating to personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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16 Apr 2020
Having courageous conversations by telephone or video during the COVID-19 pandemic
Publication Code : 009 236These guidelines have been developed to support nursing staff who are having to initiate challenging and courageous conversations with patients remotely.
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9 Apr 2020
PPE - are you safe?
Publication Code : 009 232Is the PPE you've been given safe? A flow chart including escalation steps if you have concerns.
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9 Apr 2020
Refusal to treat
Publication Code : 009 231Guidance for members around the process to follow if the PPE provided is not appropriate.
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24 Mar 2020
Self-care during COVID-19
Publication Code : 009 215Whilst the primary duty for protecting your health, safety and wellbeing at work lies with your employer, there are things that you can do to take extra care during these challenging times. This poster outlines some important steps staff can take to look after themselves.
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20 Mar 2020
An Act of Compassion
Publication Code : 008 071The story of the RCN Wales campaign for the first safe nursing staffing law in Europe.
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13 Mar 2020
A Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses
Publication Code : 009 004This publication provides a competency and role development framework for rheumatology practitioners in clinical practice (most commonly called rheumatology nurse specialists). The role of the rheumatology nurse specialist is highly complex and may include roles in paediatric nursing, research, advanced level skills in clinical assessment, prescribing and providing intra-articular injections amongst others. This publication is sponsored by Arthritis Action, Biogen, Novartis and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, and is endorsed by the British Society for Rheumatology.
