Publications
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1 May 2020
Library and Archive Service review of the year 2019
Publication Code : 009 163This review covers the work of the RCN’s Library and Archive Service during 2019 – from events and exhibitions to social media activity and collections development, it showcases the wide variety of work undertaken by our library teams.
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18 Apr 2020
Personal protective equipment: Use and availability during the COVID-19 pandemic
Publication Code : 009 235Findings from the RCN's online survey of nursing staff on the issues relating to personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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16 Apr 2020
Having courageous conversations by telephone or video during the COVID-19 pandemic
Publication Code : 009 236These guidelines have been developed to support nursing staff who are having to initiate challenging and courageous conversations with patients remotely.
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9 Apr 2020
PPE - are you safe?
Publication Code : 009 232Is the PPE you've been given safe? A flow chart including escalation steps if you have concerns.
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24 Mar 2020
Self-care during COVID-19
Publication Code : 009 215Whilst the primary duty for protecting your health, safety and wellbeing at work lies with your employer, there are things that you can do to take extra care during these challenging times. This poster outlines some important steps staff can take to look after themselves.
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20 Mar 2020
An Act of Compassion
Publication Code : 008 071The story of the RCN Wales campaign for the first safe nursing staffing law in Europe.
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26 Feb 2020
Corridor Care: Survey Results
Publication Code : 009150This document records the findings of an online survey sent to 7,106 members of the RCN’s Emergency Care Association network exploring their experiences of corridor care.
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24 Feb 2020
Understanding Aseptic Technique
Publication Code : 007928Aseptic technique is recognised as an essential component of all infection prevention programmes but terminology used to define it varies. This publication is an RCN investigation into clinical views to guide the practice of aseptic technique. BD have funded this report. BD has had no influence on, or involvement in its content.
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31 Jan 2020
Staffing for Safe and Effective Care in the UK
Publication Code : 008 067This report provides an overview of progress made against the safe staffing campaign principles during 2019. It includes country-specific updates as well as a look ahead to priorities during 2020.
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29 Jan 2020
Gender and Nursing as a Profession (Executive Summary)
Publication Code : 009 033This is a short summary of Gender and Nursing as a Profession, a report which explores and critiques the gendered construction of value within the nursing profession and evaluates how value is attributed to nursing, the value placed on individuals and the status of the profession. This work was commissioned by the Royal College of Nursing and undertaken as a collaboration between Oxford Brookes University and the RCN. The full report is available on our website, publication code 007954.
