RCN Research & Development Co-ordinating Centre
The RCN Research & Development (R&D) Co-ordinating centre works in partnership with the RCN Research Society and other key stakeholders to promote excellence in care through research and development in the UK and internationally.
Our aim is to increase the capacity and capability of nurses working in research, and to support members' research activities through our main areas of work: policy, networking and dissemination.
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Make sure you get all the latest on R&D developments by signing up for our weekly e-bulletin. Go to the News and Events page now.
Get involved
Join the Research Society and get involved with a research network in your area. Find out more on the Regional networking page.
Latest news
Here are some of the current key research developments.
2009 International Nursing Research conference
24 - 27 March 2009, Cardiff, Wales, UK
The annual showcase conference of the RCN Research Society will present knowledge from the leading edge of nursing research. Find out more about the event on the 2009 annual conference section.
Annual awards from the RCN Research Society
Details of the 2009 Akinsanya Award for Innovation in Doctoral Studies and the Marjorie Simpson New Researchers' Award can now be found on the awards section of the RCN Research Society
RCN Research and Development: towards a strategy
In July 2007 RCN Council agreed in principle six strategic recommendations for research within the RCN. Get a copy of the report: go to RCN research and development - towards a strategy.
How can I get my work published?
Pick up some tips and advice on how to get your work published and search through our comprehensive list of journals and electronic databases to find a publisher. Go to the disseminating your research section.
Latest Research Society publications
The latest Research Society publications include: User involvement, Honorary research contracts and indemnity insurance. All of our publications can be viewed and downloaded as PDFs. Go to the Publications and position statement section.
Workgroup of European Nurse Researchers (WENR)
WENR aims to enhance collaboration and solidarity among nurse researchers across Europe. For more details go to the www.wenr.org/ website.
Contact us
We are always striving to improve this service. If there is something you can't find or if you would like to pass on your comments about the website email David O'Carroll at: david.ocarroll@rcn.org.uk