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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12 Dec 2024
Meeting the Health Needs of Children and Young People in Educational and Community Settings
Publication Code : 011 112This publication aims to provide information and professional guidance to Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members employed in a wide range of professional roles that provide or are responsible for the implementation of physical health needs delivery and training in nurseries, schools, and any other community setting. This is a revision and subsequent replacement of the original document published in 2018.
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9 Dec 2024
Cervical Screening for Physically Disabled Women and Autistic Women
Publication Code : 011 821This clinical guidance provides resources for registered nurses, midwives and nursing associates who are responsible for providing cervical screening in any setting. The main intention is to encourage and facilitate the uptake of cervical screening for women and those with a cervix who have a physical disability and/or are autistic.
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5 Dec 2024
Managing the Disposal of Pregnancy Remains
Publication Code : 011 891This updated publication provides clear guidance for all health care professionals, to ensure they have in place robust systems and processes for the safe and appropriate disposal of pregnancy remains, where the pregnancy has ended before the 24th week of gestation. This includes following an ectopic pregnancy, early intrauterine fetal death, miscarriage, or a medically or surgically induced termination of pregnancy.
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28 Nov 2024
Survey of RCN Members’ Experiences of Long COVID 2024
Publication Code : 011 838It is widely recognised that health care workers, including nursing staff, are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and subsequently long COVID. This RCN survey report gives a snapshot of our members’ experiences of long COVID from a personal and professional perspective, including snapshots that illustrate the life changing financial, emotional and physical consequences of long COVID and at times is a difficult read. The report includes recommendations which are not only informed by these findings, but by the current experiences shared by our members and the support we’ve given them.
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26 Nov 2024
What is Endometriosis?
Publication Code : 011 851This publication provides nurses with guidance on how to recognise symptoms, sets out pathways of care and signposts to useful online resources. Please read in conjunction with Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis (publication code: 011 850).
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26 Nov 2024
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis
Publication Code : 011 850This updated publication defines the role of the endometriosis clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to enhance career opportunities, inform and enhance local practice, and establish a base line standard across the UK. There is also a What is Endometriosis? publication available (011 851).
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5 Nov 2024
Nursing in Numbers 2024
Publication Code : 011 864Published annually, Nursing in Numbers sets out the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales in one useful reference, with recommendations for Welsh Government action. The NHS workforce statistics include our annual estimate of the total registered nurse vacancies in NHS Wales. The report also covers the independent sector workforce, with information on social care, general practice, and agency nursing. There is also a version in Welsh, under publication code 011 865.
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5 Nov 2024
Nursing in Numbers 2024
Publication Code : 011 865Published annually, Nursing in Numbers sets out the strengths and vulnerabilities of the nursing workforce in Wales in one useful reference, with recommendations for Welsh Government action. The NHS workforce statistics include our annual estimate of the total registered nurse vacancies in NHS Wales. The report also covers the independent sector workforce, with information on social care, general practice, and agency nursing. This version is in Welsh, there is also a version in English, under publication code 011 864.
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4 Nov 2024
Eyes Right: Older People and Driving
Publication Code : 011 840Eyesight deteriorates gradually with age. This updated publication has been developed to assist nurses working with older people who present with eyesight issues. It includes details on eye health, visual impairment and ageing, highlights nurses’ responsibilities and signposts for further information.
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30 Oct 2024
Consultant Nurses: Expert Patient Care
Publication Code : 011 862Wales needs more consultant nurses. A consultant nurse is an expert nurse that bridges the worlds of clinical practice, research, education, strategy and leadership in order to improve patient care. It is a unique and important nursing role. Through statistics and case studies, this report shows how consultant nurses directly benefit patients as well as health services, setting out five practical actions for the Welsh government to take. There is also a version in Welsh, publication code 011 863.
