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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9 Jul 2018
Advanced Level Nursing Practice Section 1: The registered nurse working at an advanced level of practice
Publication Code : 006895Section 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.
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9 Jul 2018
Advanced Level Nursing Practice Section 2: Advanced level nursing practice competencies
Publication Code : 006896Section 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.
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3 Jul 2018
Library and Archive Service quarterly report April-June 2018
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14 Jun 2018
RCN Employment Survey 2017
Publication Code : 007076This report presents the findings from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Employment Survey 2017, conducted by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES).
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7 Jun 2018
Improving Mandatory Training: How reps can play their part
Publication Code : 006 689To 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.
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31 May 2018
Decriminalisation of Termination of Pregnancy. RCN Membership Response
Publication Code : 007 005In 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.
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14 May 2018
The Best Start: The Future of Children’s Health – One Year on. Valuing school nurses and health visitors in England
Publication Code : 007000In 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.
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14 May 2018
Supporting children's nurses working outside of a designated ward/department
Publication Code : 006 477Updated 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.
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14 May 2018
Sexual and Reproductive Health. RCN report on the impact of funding and service changes in England.
Publication Code : 006962This 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).
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13 May 2018
RCN Council's Report to Members on Congress 2017
Publication Code : 006585This 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.