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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.



  • 24 Nov 2015

    Industrial action by other unions

    Publication Code : 004745

    Occasions may arise where RCN members are employed in a workplace where colleagues in other unions are involved in industrial action. This paper outlines the position of those RCN members in respect of the particular action, and advises what approaches they should take relating to their own contract of employment, while ensuring that they do not undermine the lawful industrial action taken by trade union colleagues.

  • 2 Nov 2015

    Role of the Designated Nurse for Looked After Children and Named Nurse for Looked After Children in England

    Publication Code : 005399

    Position statement clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the Designated Nurse for Looked After Children and the Named Nurse for Looked After Children.

  • 1 Oct 2015

    A workforce in crisis? The UK nursing labour market review 2015

    Publication Code : 005 348

    Report providing a review of the UK nursing labour market, looking at recent data and trends for nursing staff working in the health sector across the UK, drawing out differences and similarities across the four UK countries.

  • 1 Oct 2015

    Healthy you assessment worksheet

    Publication Code : 005539

    Self assessment providing an overview of effective strategies to maintain a healthy you.

  • 29 Sep 2015

    The case for healthy workplaces

    Publication Code : 004963

    Document outlining the RCN’s approach to promoting employee health and wellbeing through the creation of healthy workplaces.

  • 29 Sep 2015

    Working towards a healthy you

    Publication Code : 004970

    Leaflet identifying techniques to help you prevent and manage physical and emotional stress.

  • 29 Sep 2015

    Why invest in a healthy workplace?

    Publication Code : 004962

    Poster on why it is important to invest in a healthy workplace. Part of the Healthy Workplace, Healthy You campaign.

  • 29 Sep 2015

    Healthy Workplace, Healthy You Booklet

    Publication Code : 004965

    Booklet detailing the calls that the RCN is making to employers as part of the Healthy Workplace, Healthy You campaign.

  • 1 Sep 2015

    Stress and you: A short guide

    Publication Code : 004966

    This guide helps readers understand the nature of pressures and stress and suggests strategies for starting to build resilience.

  • 1 Sep 2015

    Stress and you: A guide for nursing staff

    Publication Code : 004967

    This booklet provides advice on how you can reduce stress and manage your responses more effectively, and what to expect from your employer in terms of support.