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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18 Aug 2021
SenseMaker: the lived experience of nursing in Northern Ireland during a pandemic 2020/2021
Publication Code : 009 870This publication is a summary report of a qualitative survey commissioned by RCN Northern Ireland to identify nurses鈥� experience of delivering care and treatment across a range of settings during the period April 2020 to March 2021. Not only was 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, but the timeframe also coincided with a major public health crisis caused by COVID-19. This makes the nurses鈥� experiences even more significant as it provides a unique social history of nursing during a 21st Century global pandemic.
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17 Aug 2021
Just About to Graduate
Publication Code : 009 800This booklet is a helpful guide for nursing students about to graduate and embark on their nursing career. It contains information on getting on the NMC register, preceptorship, revalidation and how the RCN can support members.
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27 Jul 2021
Catheter Care
Publication Code : 009 915Publication aiming to encourage widespread adoption of the National Occupational Standards across all NHS and independent health care sectors, by enabling a full understanding of the standards and providing quality care for patients. This edition replaces 007 313 This publication is supported by B. Braun, BD Medical, Coloplast and Wellspect.
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27 Jul 2021
Why you don鈥檛 always need gloves when giving vaccines poster
Publication Code : 009 898Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect you from harm. When giving vaccines, you must assess your risk of harm and decide whether gloves are needed once you鈥檝e reduced risks through good hand hygiene. Here鈥檚 our advice.
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20 Jul 2021
Traction Principles and Application
Publication Code : 009 816This updated guidance provides information on applying traction and caring for patients safely whilst traction remains in place. It also reflects the variation in the application of traction across the UK.
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12 Jul 2021
Safeguarding Children and Young People 鈥� Every Nurse鈥檚 Responsibility
Publication Code : 009 507This guidance is for all nursing staff who are in contact with children and young people. It highlights signs of abuse and includes how to raise concerns about safeguarding/child protection issues.
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8 Jul 2021
Managing Childhood Immunisation Clinics
Publication Code : 009 860This best practice resource provides a practical checklist to support general practice nurses in managing a childhood vaccine and immunisation clinic.
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30 Jun 2021
Children and Young People鈥檚 Cardiac Nursing
Publication Code : 009 580This publication provides optimum standards for the nursing care of infants, children and young people with congenital heart disease. It includes recommendations for education and training, underpinned by competency frameworks and career pathways.
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28 Jun 2021
Students: Thinking about your career
Publication Code : 009 793A helpful guide for nursing students when thinking about their future career.
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28 Jun 2021
What is a trade union?
Publication Code : 009 727Find out what the role of trade unions is and why you should join the world's largest trade union for nursing. This is an update of publication 006 567.
