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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6 May 2020
A Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses: evaluation documents
Publication Code : 009 240These documents should be used in conjunction with the first edition of the RCN’s Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses (2020) as guidance, and include advice on the assessment process and on providing evidence.
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6 May 2020
Joint union letter to the Secretary of State on student debt and the COVID-19 pandemic
Publication Code : 009260An open letter to the Secretary of State on student debt and the COVID-19 pandemic, from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, the Royal College of Midwives, Unison and the National Union of Students.
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5 May 2020
The UK Nursing Labour Market Review 2019
Publication Code : 009 135This report provides a review of the UK nursing labour market in 2019. It looks at recent data and trends for nursing staff working in the health sector across the UK and draws out differences, similarities and challenges across the four UK countries.
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4 May 2020
RCN COVID-19 Staff Testing Survey Findings
Publication Code : 009 251This report summarises the results of an online survey asking RCN members for their experience of access to COVID-19 testing. The survey was open from 6pm on Friday 24 April and closed at 12pm on Tuesday 28 April 2020.
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4 May 2020
Remote consultations guidance under COVID-19 restrictions
Publication Code : 009 256This guidance has been developed to support nursing staff, including health visitors, midwives and nursing support workers, where they are being asked to see and/or treat patients via a telephone or video or other remote consultation process.
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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.