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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.



  • 5 Jun 2023

    Raising and Escalating Concerns

    Publication Code : 010 714

    This resource, aimed at NHS and independent sector nursing staff and student nurses, will support you to raise concerns wherever you work. It includes a decision making flowchart to help staff and students decide whether to raise a concern and when to escalate a concern.

  • 1 Jun 2023

    Three steps to positive practice

    Publication Code : 010 731

    This document was developed by a multidisciplinary group based in Northern Ireland, involving the Royal College of Nursing, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the British Association of Social Work Northern Ireland. It is designed to assist health and social care staff who are involved in practices where people in their care may be restricted in some way and guide professional decision-making when restrictive practices are being considered as part of care and support provision.

  • 24 May 2023

    Get Out the Vote Toolkit

    Publication Code : 010 965

    This toolkit aims to help you engage as many members in the vote as possible.

  • 17 May 2023

    Mouth Care During End of Life Care: Keeping the mouth clean, moist and comfortable

    Publication Code : 010 715

    This resource can be used by the persons receiving care, their relatives and those important to them, to help support good mouth care during end-of-life care. The publication is endorsed by Marie Curie.

  • 16 May 2023

    Fair Pay for Nursing England Ballot flyer May 2023

    Publication Code : 010 944

    A flyer with information about the May 2023 strike ballot.

  • 16 May 2023

    Fair Pay for Nursing England Ballot leaflet May 2023

    Publication Code : 010 945

    A four page leaflet with information about the May 2023 strike ballot.

  • 16 May 2023

    Fair Pay for Nursing England Ballot Poster May 2023

    Publication Code : 010 943

    An A4 poster with information about the May 2023 strike ballot.

  • 16 May 2023

    A new dawn for nursing: 2023-2027

    Publication Code : 010 891

    Our five-year strategy aims to inspire, champion and support the nursing community to deliver the best possible care.

  • 15 May 2023

    Corridor care: Survey results

    Publication Code : 010930

    This document records the findings of an online survey sent to members of the RCN’s Emergency Care Association network exploring their experiences of corridor care.

  • 12 May 2023

    Council’s Report to Members on Congress 2022

    Publication Code : 010 796

    This report details the activities that have been carried out by RCN members and staff to push forward with the resolutions and matters for discussions passed at Congress 2022. The document covers issues as far ranging as overworking, ethical overseas recruitment, Agenda for Change and long COVID – it highlights the most pressing matters facing our members and the nursing profession.