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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19 Sep 2016
Acute limb compartment syndrome observation chart
Publication Code : 005457This observation chart is designed to help monitor patients who may have or be at risk of developing acute limb compartment syndrome.
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22 Jun 2016
Positive and proactive care
Publication Code : 005459Nurses deal with practical, ethical and moral dilemmas of restriction and restraint. This new publication, emerging from a series of RCN roadshows in 2014-15, presents the opportunity to educate nurses and nursing staff about the impact of regularly being involved in restriction/restraint and the toll this takes on their psychological wellbeing.
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20 Jun 2016
Better Homes for Nurses
Publication Code : 005653RCN London asked members about how the standard, cost and availability of housing affects them and the care they provide to London's patients. This booklet sets out the results and looks at ideas to better support nursing staff to live and work in London in the numbers needed.
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1 Jun 2016
RCN Foundation Impact Report 2015
Publication Code : 005615The RCN Foundation is an independent charity set up in 2010 to support nursing staff to improve the health and well-being of the public. Read the RCN Foundation's impact report for 2015.
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24 May 2016
Caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans clients or patients
Publication Code : 005592Lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans people (LGBT) may experience stigma, prejudice and unlawful behaviour both as patients and as colleagues. This booklet specifically looks at how nursing staff should deal with next of kin issues, for example, being sensitive, inclusive and challenging discriminatory attitudes, whilst also remaining mindful of the relevant legislation. Nursing staff need to respect a patient鈥檚 choice of nominated person and be aware of issues relating to confidentiality, access, information and documentation.
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3 May 2016
Public Health Nursing Practice
Publication Code : 009 512This RCN leaflet has been designed to be used by public health nurses as a reflective/revalidation tool. It highlights some areas of the NMC鈥檚 code of practice in relation to public health and the corresponding Faculty of Public Health鈥檚 core competences to help you consider areas of practice you might find useful to reflect upon in readiness for revalidation.
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6 Apr 2016
RCN Northern Ireland Manifesto for the 2016 Northern Ireland Assembly elections
Publication Code : 005596The health care priorities RCN Northern Ireland believes all political parties must address in the 2016 Northern Ireland Assembly elections.
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22 Feb 2016
Connect for Change
Publication Code : 005525Publication report about the care and support for people with learning disabilities and their families, including recommendations to address the issues highlighted.
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12 Feb 2016
Building capacity to care and capability to treat
Publication Code : 005500Consultation briefing provides a summary of the proposal for a new nursing associate role and will support members in formalising their views during the consultation process.
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10 Feb 2016
RCN Mentorship Project 2015
Publication Code : 005455An executive summary of the RCN Mentorship Project 2015. The full report is RCN Mentorship Project 2015. From Today鈥檚 Support in Practice to Tomorrow鈥檚 Vision for Excellence (publication code 005454) and relates to the Bazian report: Rapid Evidence Review (publication code 005472).
