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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9 Oct 2019
Restrictive physical interventions and the clinical holding of children and young people
Publication Code : 007746Guidance for nursing staff. This updated Royal College of Nursing guidance sets out children’s and young people’s rights concerning restrictive physical intervention and clinical holding in health care settings within a legal, moral and ethical framework.
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9 Oct 2019
An Integrated Career and Competency Framework for Children and Young People’s Endocrine Nurse Specialists
Publication Code : 007 287Children’s endocrinology covers a wide range of illnesses and disorders, varying from minor disorders to severe life-threatening conditions. The need for specialist children’s endocrine services is paramount, and it is suggested that patients would benefit from the care provided by specialist children’s endocrine nurses. This framework has been designed to help guide endocrine nurse specialists with decisions and inform appropriate care of a child or young person and their family.
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7 Oct 2019
Standing up for patient and public safety
Publication Code : 007 743This report describes the lack of clear roles, responsibilities and accountability for workforce planning and supply in England. In reality, this means that the health and care workforce is not growing in line with increasing population need for health and care services, and there are large numbers of vacant posts throughout the system. This impacts upon patient safety and outcomes, and leads to a challenging working environment for staff. To resolve this, we make the case for this to be resolved through legislation, alongside additional investment in the nursing workforce and a national health and care workforce strategy for England. The RCN is clear, it is no longer the time to be discussing whether legislation is needed, instead, we should also be focussed on how we go about securing these necessary changes in law.
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7 Oct 2019
Parity of Esteem pledge cards
Publication Code : 007 888A4 pledge cards
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3 Oct 2019
Parity of Esteem poster
Publication Code : 007 870There are lots of small, but impactful changes you can make in the workplace to help make parity reality.
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2 Oct 2019
Responding to climate change
Publication Code : 007878As a UK-wide organisation, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) recognises that climate change undermines the very foundations of our health.
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18 Sep 2019
Caring for People with Liver Disease including Liver Transplantation: a Competence Framework for Nursing
Publication Code : 007 733This framework describes the professional standards expected of practitioners when caring for people with liver disease including liver transplantation. It includes competencies for liver transplantation and is supported by Norgine Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This publication is currently being reviewed; an update is planned for 2025.
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11 Sep 2019
Bowel Care
Publication Code : 007 522Management of Lower Bowel Dysfunction, including Digital Rectal Examination and Digital Removal of Faeces. Bowel care is of great importance for a patient’s quality of life yet many remain hesitant to discuss such a topic. This updated publication promotes a positive and proactive approach to care delivery and includes information on best practice. It provides guidance for all nursing staff and incorporates knowledge of bowel function and the essentials of assessment, treatment and management of lower bowel dysfunction. This publication is supported by BBraun, Coloplast and Wellspect.
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4 Sep 2019
Pay Progression: Information for members
Publication Code : 007 532From this year, staff who start a new job, or are promoted on or after 1 April 2019, will need to meet national standards in order to move up their pay band. This flyer briefly explains what the standards are, how Pay Progression works, what to do if someone doesn’t meet the standards, and explains how reps are working with employers to ensure that organisational policies and procedures are in place to make sure the new system operates as it should.
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20 Aug 2019
A Competency Framework for Nurses Providing Care to People with Breast Cancer
Publication Code : 007 657Cancer is often considered to be a life-limiting illness, but is viewed increasingly as a long-term condition involving the individual with cancer, their family and carers. Enabling self-care and rehabilitation are viewed as a crucial component in developing future services. Health care services need to respond creatively to cancer strategies in the four UK countries to meet patients’ needs. This framework defines the standards of care expected for a competent registered nurse providing general breast cancer care or specialist breast cancer care. This publication is currently being reviewed; an update is planned for late 2024.
