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 Nov 2024
Survey of RCN Members’ Experiences of Long COVID 2024
Publication Code : 011 838It is widely recognised that health care workers, including nursing staff, are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and subsequently long COVID. This RCN survey report gives a snapshot of our members’ experiences of long COVID from a personal and professional perspective, including snapshots that illustrate the life changing financial, emotional and physical consequences of long COVID and at times is a difficult read. The report includes recommendations which are not only informed by these findings, but by the current experiences shared by our members and the support we’ve given them.
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26 Nov 2024
What is Endometriosis?
Publication Code : 011 851This publication provides nurses with guidance on how to recognise symptoms, sets out pathways of care and signposts to useful online resources. Please read in conjunction with Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis (publication code: 011 850).
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26 Nov 2024
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis
Publication Code : 011 850This updated publication defines the role of the endometriosis clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to enhance career opportunities, inform and enhance local practice, and establish a base line standard across the UK. There is also a What is Endometriosis? publication available (011 851).
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5 Nov 2024
Nursing in Numbers 2024
Publication Code : 011 864Published annually, Nursing in Numbers sets out the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales in one useful reference, with recommendations for Welsh Government action. The NHS workforce statistics include our annual estimate of the total registered nurse vacancies in NHS Wales. The report also covers the independent sector workforce, with information on social care, general practice, and agency nursing. There is also a version in Welsh, under publication code 011 865.
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5 Nov 2024
Nursing in Numbers 2024
Publication Code : 011 865Published annually, Nursing in Numbers sets out the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales in one useful reference, with recommendations for Welsh Government action. The NHS workforce statistics include our annual estimate of the total registered nurse vacancies in NHS Wales. The report also covers the independent sector workforce, with information on social care, general practice, and agency nursing. This version is in Welsh, there is also a version in English, under publication code 011 864.
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4 Nov 2024
Eyes Right: Older People and Driving
Publication Code : 011 840Eyesight deteriorates gradually with age. This updated publication has been developed to assist nurses working with older people who present with eyesight issues. It includes details on eye health, visual impairment and ageing, highlights nurses’ responsibilities and signposts for further information.
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30 Oct 2024
Consultant Nurses: Expert Patient Care
Publication Code : 011 862Wales needs more consultant nurses. A consultant nurse is an expert nurse that bridges the worlds of clinical practice, research, education, strategy and leadership in order to improve patient care. It is a unique and important nursing role. Through statistics and case studies, this report shows how consultant nurses directly benefit patients as well as health services, setting out five practical actions for the Welsh government to take. There is also a version in Welsh, publication code 011 863.
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30 Oct 2024
Consultant Nurses: Expert Patient Care
Publication Code : 011 863Wales needs more consultant nurses. A consultant nurse is an expert nurse that bridges the worlds of clinical practice, research, education, strategy and leadership in order to improve patient care. It is a unique and important nursing role. Through statistics and case studies, this report shows how consultant nurses directly benefit patients as well as health services, setting out five practical actions for the Welsh government to take. This is the Welsh version, there is also a version in English under publication code 011 862.
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17 Oct 2024
Continuing learning and development for RCN Reps
Publication Code : 011 805Continuing learning and development for RCN representatives (CL&D for reps) is a programme of ongoing learning that supports all RCN reps to maintain, develop and enhance their knowledge and skills. This framework was developed collaboratively by reps and staff across the UK, to keep our learning opportunities and resources accessible, up-to-date, quality assured and consistent across the UK.
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17 Oct 2024
Making Sense of Women’s Health
Publication Code : 011 664This updated publication is designed for the non-specialist nurse. It highlights conditions that women can experience, the likely outcomes and how to access appropriate resources or treatment.
