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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28 Jan 2020
Reps Campaign Resource Pack
Publication Code : 009 034These resource packs can be used to help RCN reps develop their campaign strategy and tactics.
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28 Jan 2020
Medicines Management
Publication Code : 009 018This publication provides an overview to direct nurses to the most appropriate information to support specific needs. It can be used by education and learning facilitators in practice to support robust training and competence development in medicines management.
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23 Jan 2020
Futureproofing Community Children’s Nursing
Publication Code : 007 844This guidance is for health care professionals, service providers and those involved with planning and commissioning services. It sets out the RCN’s perspective on contemporary and future children and young people’s nursing services in the home and community setting. It also underlines the increasingly crucial role played by community children’s nurses as they provide integrated care closer to home. It explores the legislative and policy agenda, defines the role of the CCN, sets out the core principles of providing care, considers variations in how the needs of families are assessed across the four countries of the UK and outlines examples of current models of care and service delivery.
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22 Jan 2020
RCN Nursing Education in Termination of Pregnancy Services
Publication Code : 007 959This report outlines the results from an online survey conducted by the RCN, across the Termination of Pregnancy services in England, Wales and Scotland, to assess the current and future education requirements of nurses, midwives and non-registered health care support workers. It provides an outline career pathway and recommendations for the future education and training needs of those providing nursing care in this health care sector.
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7 Jan 2020
RCN Submission to the Pay Review Body 2020-21
Publication Code : 009046This year’s submission from the Royal College of Nursing to the Pay Review Body sets out to support the joint union submission.
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7 Jan 2020
Joint Union Submission to the NHS Pay Review Body 2020-21
Publication Code : 009047This submission focuses on the implementation of the pay agreement in England whilst providing commentary on recruitment, retention and motivation trends.
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31 Dec 2019
Mental health nursing literature review
Publication Code : 007 415This publication is a review of readily available literature on the role of the mental health nurse in improving the physical health care of people diagnosed with severe mental illness as part of the Parity of Esteem work programme.
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18 Dec 2019
Reps campaigning booklet
Publication Code : 007 937This booklet is part of a wider resource pack for use by all RCN representatives, wherever you’re based. Accompanying it is a poster (see 007 936) and some downloadable guidance. This includes checklists and templates to support you, as you work with members on your chosen campaign. All of the items can be found by logging into the reps area of MyRCN.
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18 Dec 2019
Reps campaigning poster
Publication Code : 007 936The key to every campaign is involving members in activities based on the values and issues they care most about. This poster will help you plan a successful campaign in your region.
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9 Dec 2019
Working with Dogs in Health Care Settings
Publication Code : 007 925A protocol to support organisations considering working with dogs in health care settings and allied health environments. The review date for this publication has been extended to July 2024.
