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Latest RCN publications
Adolescence: boundaries and connections. An RCN guide (PDF 882.6KB)
Publication code: 003256
Publication date: 4 August 2008
ISBN: 978-1-904114-96-3
Abstract:
Adolescence boundaries and connections - an RCN guide is designed to support all nurses and health care practitioners in their work with young people and to demystify the process, it may be particularly helpful to those who do not routinely work with young people. The guide resulted from the RCN survey Adolescence: boundaries, connections and dilemmas (publication code 003 225). The survey highlighted the need for person-centred, adolescent care and has resulted in this publication being a useful and insightful resource for practitioners. It aims to support the care of young people as they move in to the adult world. The guide includes practical tips that nurses can use in their daily work and addresses issues such as adolescent development, confidentiality, consent and local resources. It also includes comments from young people themselves.
Defending Dignity - Challenges and opportunities for nursing (PDF 2.2MB)
Publication code: 003257
Publication date: 25 June 2008
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Abstract:
Published on 25 June 2008 and written by Leslie Baillie, Ann Gallagher and Paul Wainwright, this report is based on an RCN membership survey of more than more than 2,000 nurses, students and health care assistants. Carried out in February-March 2008, the survey investigated participants' awareness of dignity and the barriers that prevent dignified care being given to patients and clients in a wide range of environments. It includes recommendations for action from government, organisations and individuals.
Defending Dignity A&E Poster: Welsh (PDF 180.0KB)
Publication code: 003259
Publication date: 25 June 2008
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This A3 Welsh and English poster has been developed by the RCN’s Emergency Care Association in collaboration with the Patient’s Association and outlines a set of basic dignity care principles. The principles are designed to reinforce the minimum standards that patients can expect when accessing emergency health care. The poster is designed to be displayed prominently in the waiting rooms of emergency departments, minor injury units and walk-in centres.
Defending Dignity A&E Poster:English (PDF 560.5KB)
Publication code: 003258
Publication date: 25 June 2008
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Abstract:
This A3 poster has been developed by the RCN’s Emergency Care Association in collaboration with the Patient’s Association and outlines a set of basic dignity care principles. The principles are designed to reinforce the minimum standards that patients can expect when accessing emergency health care. The poster is designed to be displayed prominently in the waiting rooms of emergency departments, minor injury units and walk-in centres.
The work-life experiences of black nurses in the UK (PDF 304.7KB)
Publication code: 003249
Publication date: 30 May 2008
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Abstract:
This research was commissioned by the RCN in order to collate detailed narratives of the work-life experiences of nurses from established minority ethnic communities within the UK (rather than more recently arrived internationally recruited migrant nurses). The data on which this report is based was collated at three focus group sessions held in October and November 2007 involving a total of 30 black nurses. The main objective of the research was to provide illustrative examples of the work-life experiences of black nurses in the UK and also to encourage a discussion about how the RCN could be involved in helping to improve the working lives of its black members. The report makes some recommendations for the RCN to support these aims.