Publications

Advanced Level Nursing Practice Section 1: The registered nurse working at an advanced level of practice

Section 1 of the RCN Standards for advanced level nursing practice, advanced nurse practitioners, RCN accreditation and RCN credentialing looks at the registered nurse working at an advanced level of practice. More information from the RCN on advanced nursing practice can be found at rcn.org.uk/ANP. The review date for this publication has been extended to July 2024.

Advanced Level Nursing Practice Section 2: Advanced level nursing practice competencies

Section 2 of the RCN Standards for advanced level nursing practice, advanced nurse practitioners, RCN accreditation and RCN credentialing covers the competencies needed to work at this level. More information from the RCN on advanced nursing practice can be found at rcn.org.uk/ANP. The review date for this publication has been extended to July 2024.

Library and Archive Service quarterly report April-June 2018

RCN Employment Survey 2017

This report presents the findings from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Employment Survey 2017, conducted by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES).

Improving Mandatory Training: How reps can play their part

To ensure a safe and healthy workplace, mandatory training is vital. Staff need the knowledge and skills both to deliver safe and effective care and protect themselves. But RCN reps tell us local training has some challenges and barriers, including in its design, its delivery and in engaging staff. RCN reps are uniquely placed to support employers in improving the culture around mandatory training. By working through this resource and undertaking its activities, our aim is that you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a difference to mandatory training for staff where you work.

Decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy. RCN Membership Response

In March 2018, the RCN launched a UK-wide survey of members on the principle of removing criminal sanctions from termination of pregnancy (commonly referred to as decriminalisation of abortion). The consultation focused solely on the principle of decriminalisation of termination of pregnancy. This publication outlines RCN members’ response.

The Best Start: The Future of Children’s Health – One Year on. Valuing school nurses and health visitors in England

In May 2017 the RCN reported on the significant decline in school nurses and an emerging trend of reductions in the health visiting workforce and included a number of recommendations addressed to the Government, local authorities and Health Education England. This short paper is focused on the position in England and therefore aims to update and build upon the issues covered in last year’s report.

Supporting children's nurses working outside of a designated ward/department

Updated 2018 guidance, designed as a checklist that can be used when considering the support, guidance, management and education framework required for children's nurses working outside of a designated ward/department.

Sexual and Reproductive Health. RCN report on the impact of funding and service changes in England.

This report brings together the results of a RCN survey with nurses working in sexual and reproductive health. It provides clarification and evidence following increasing concerns reported from those working in England on the impact of service provision following the changes to commissioning after the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

RCN Council's Report to Members on Congress 2017

This report details the wide range of work, across all four countries of the UK, which has taken place as a result of the debates in Liverpool last year.