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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.



  • 4 Oct 2016

    Keeping safe when working alone

    Publication Code : 005730

    This pocket guide will help prepare you for lone working. It provides a checklist to run through before a home visit, along with what to look out for whilst on a visit and what to report afterwards. Remember, The NMC Code states that you should take account of your own personal safety as well as those you care for

  • 30 Sep 2016

    Agency nursing under the microscope

    Publication Code : 005801

    The RCN and HCL Nursing explore the dependence on agency nursing in the UK and the view of agency nurses themselves.

  • 30 Sep 2016

    RCN Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body 2017-18

    Publication Code : 005803

    This submission accompanies the evidence presented by Staff Side (publication code 005 802) and supports the key recommendations made in the report. It also makes some additional observations and recommendations based on the findings from our own research.

  • 30 Sep 2016

    Staff Side Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body 2017-18

    Publication Code : 005802

    Evidence submitted to the NHS Pay review body. Also see RCN Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (publication code 005 803)

  • 19 Sep 2016

    Acute limb compartment syndrome observation chart

    Publication Code : 005457

    This observation chart is designed to help monitor patients who may have or be at risk of developing acute limb compartment syndrome.

  • 22 Jun 2016

    Positive and proactive care

    Publication Code : 005459

    Nurses deal with practical, ethical and moral dilemmas of restriction and restraint. This new publication, emerging from a series of RCN roadshows in 2014-15, presents the opportunity to educate nurses and nursing staff about the impact of regularly being involved in restriction/restraint and the toll this takes on their psychological wellbeing.

  • 20 Jun 2016

    Better Homes for Nurses

    Publication Code : 005653

    RCN London asked members about how the standard, cost and availability of housing affects them and the care they provide to London's patients. This booklet sets out the results and looks at ideas to better support nursing staff to live and work in London in the numbers needed.

  • 1 Jun 2016

    RCN Foundation Impact Report 2015

    Publication Code : 005615

    The RCN Foundation is an independent charity set up in 2010 to support nursing staff to improve the health and well-being of the public. Read the RCN Foundation's impact report for 2015.

  • 24 May 2016

    Caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans clients or patients

    Publication Code : 005592

    Lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans people (LGBT) may experience stigma, prejudice and unlawful behaviour both as patients and as colleagues. This booklet specifically looks at how nursing staff should deal with next of kin issues, for example, being sensitive, inclusive and challenging discriminatory attitudes, whilst also remaining mindful of the relevant legislation. Nursing staff need to respect a patient’s choice of nominated person and be aware of issues relating to confidentiality, access, information and documentation.

  • 3 May 2016

    Public Health Nursing Practice

    Publication Code : 009 512

    This RCN leaflet has been designed to be used by public health nurses as a reflective/revalidation tool. It highlights some areas of the NMC’s code of practice in relation to public health and the corresponding Faculty of Public Health’s core competences to help you consider areas of practice you might find useful to reflect upon in readiness for revalidation.

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