RCN sources

RCN e-library
RCN Research Series and Study of Nursing Care Project
RCN Steinberg Collection of Nursing Research
RCN Archives
RCN Clinical Guidelines
Nursing Practice Issues
Principles of Nursing Practice

RCN e-library

The eRevolution has transformed RCN Library and Information Services. Whether you are at home, at work, or studying, you now have direct access to an exciting range of new and existing services. Use these state-of-the-art services online or in person, by telephone, email, post or fax. Dedicated professional staff are available to help you. Available free to RCN members including:

Over 700 full text nursing and related journals
Reference access to a growing collection of electronic books on topics of interest to nursing staff
Information databases including British Nursing Index, Maternity & Infant Care, ChildData and Agelnfo, as well as Medline and Cinahl
RCN Library Catalogue: details of books and videos held in RCN libraries, online renewals
Full RCN members can request a literature search

Frequently Asked Selected Topics (FASTs)

FASTs is a list of topics found to be popular with members of the RCN. The lists aim to provide a useful and fast way of finding recent information on a topic. The lists of references are not intended to be comprehensive but provide a useful introduction to a subject.

e-books

Online books available from netlibrary (www.netlibrary.com/) or MyiLibrary (www.myilibrary.com/browse/open.asp) of particular interest to nurses working in research include:

Allen D (2006) The Reality of Nursing Research: Politics, Practices and Processes.
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a303942{001}/
Chan GK, Brykczynski KA, Malone RE and Benner P (2010) Interpretive phenomenology for health care researchers: studying social practice, lifeworlds, and embodiment
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a325110{001}/
Cook A et al (2004) Basic Skills in Statistics: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=1859591019{020}/
Cox CL & Reyes-Hughes A (2001) Clinical Effectiveness in Practice
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=0333804554{020}/
Crosby RA et al (2006) Research Methods in Health Promotion
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=0787982636{020}/
Dawson J et al (2001) Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing Practice
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=0585485380{020}/
Etherington K (2004) Becoming a Reflexive Researcher: Using Our Selves in Research
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=1843102595{020}/
Finlay L & Ballinger C (2006) Qualitative Research for Allied Health Professionals: Challenging Choices
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=0470019638{020}/
Fitzpatrick JJ & Wallace M (2006) Encyclopedia of Nursing Research
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a310273{001}/
Gillis A & Jackson W (2002) Research for Nurses: Methods and Interpretation
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9780803608962{020}/
Gray JA Muir (2001) Evidence-based Healthcare
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9780443062889{020}/
Greenhalgh T (2010) How to read a paper: the basics of evidence-based medicine (4th ed.)
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a321793{001}/
Hall G M (2003) How to Write a Paper
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9780727917287{020}/
Hignett S (2003) Evidence-based Patient Handling: Tasks, Equipment, and Interventions
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9780415246323{020}/
Hinshaw AS and Grady PA (eds.) (2011) Shaping health policy through nursing research
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a322113{001}/
Johns C & Freshwater D (2005) Transforming Nursing through Reflective Practice (2nd edition)
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9781405114578{020}/
Jolley J (2010) Introducing research and evidence-based practice for nurses
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a320992{001}/
Kaakinen JR et al (2010) Family health care nursing: theory, practice and research (4th ed.)
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a323836{001}/
Kim SYH (2010) Evaluation of capacity to consent to treatment and research
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a320983{001}/
Kodish E (2005) Ethics and Research with Children: A case-based Approach
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9780195171785{020}/
Kralik D, Paterson B and Coates V (eds.) (2010) Translating chronic illness research into practice
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a321362{001}/
Maltby J, Williams GA, McGarry J and Day L (2010) Research methods for nursing and healthcare
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a321850{001}/
Martin V (2011) Developing a narrative approach to healthcare research
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a324895{001}/
McIntosh P (2010) Action research and reflective practice: creative and visual methods to facilitate reflection and learning
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a320815{001}/
McNeill P & Chapman S (2005) Research Methods (3rd edition)
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9780415340762{020}/
Moller A & Pederson T (2006) Evidence-based Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9780521690256{020}/
Pope C & Mays N (2006) Qualitative Research in Health Care
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9781405135122{020}/
Risjord MW (2010) Nursing knowledge: science, practice, and philosophy
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a320085{001}/
Roberts PM and. Priest HM (eds.) (2010) Healthcare research: a handbook for students and practitioners
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a321235{001}/
Silagy C & Haines A (2001) Evidence-Based Practice in Primary Care
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9780727915689{020}/
Walsh D (2007) Evidence-based Care for Normal Labour and Birth: A Guide for Midwives
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=9780415418911{020}/
Waltz CF, Strickland OL and Lenz ER (2010) Measurement in nursing and health research(4th d.)
http://rcn-library.rcn.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/5?searchdata1=a323020{001}/

Contact: RCN Library & Information Services
Tel: 0345 337 3368 (local rate number)
Email: rcn.library@rcn.org.uk
Website: RCN e-library

RCN Research Series and RCN Study of Nursing Care Project

"A portfolio of research monographs published from 1970-1994 are worthy of a (re)visit. These texts of scholarship on an individual basis represent the early work of many of the founding nurse researchers in the UK. Some are seminal pieces of work, others the products of masters or doctoral endeavour. Many should be compulsory reading for those aspiring to undertake research, embarking on a research career or wishing to explore the foundations of contemporary nursing scholarship. As a collection they present understandings into what seem to be the recurring issues that confound the profession and still today demand our attention." Dr Annie Topping.

Website: RCN Research Series
Website: RCN Study of Nursing Care Project

RCN Steinberg Collection

The RCN Steinberg Collection is an unparalleled reference collection of over 1,000 nursing theses and dissertations, housed in the RCN UK library, London and RCN Archives. Set up in 1974, the collection contains a selection of influential nursing theses and dissertations from the early 1950's to the present day. You can search for theses on your subject through the online RCN Library Catalogue. Why not donate your nursing PhD, in print or electronic form, to become part of this prestigious collection. Select the thesis search option and enter subject keywords.

Contact: Resource Acquisitions Team
Tel: 0345 337 3368 (local rate number)
Email: acquisitions.services@rcn.org.uk
Website: Steinberg Collection of Nursing Research

RCN Archives

The RCN Archives are the most important collections dedicated to the history of the nursing profession in the UK. Everyone is welcome to use this unique resource. They answer enquiries relating to the development of nursing and other healthcare professions and about RCN history.

Contact: Royal College of Nursing Archives
Tel: 0131 662 6122 or 6123
Email: archives@rcn.org.uk
Website: RCN Archives