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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.



  • 1 May 2019

    Health Care Support Workers Administering Inactivated Influenza, Shingles and Pneumococcal Vaccines for Adults and Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) for Children

    Publication Code : 007 441

    *** RESOURCE CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW *** The RCN recognises that nursing teams are key to the safe and effective administration of large numbers of vaccinations to those who need them. This guidance has been developed as a resource and framework for health care support workers who undertake vaccinations as part of their role.

  • 26 Apr 2019

    Annual Report 2018

    Publication Code : 007 334

    The combined RCN Group Annual Report for 2018.

  • 3 Apr 2019

    Support from the North West Communications Team

    Publication Code : 007 507

    Leaflet outlining the various ways in which the North West Communications team can provide support with the promotion of your events.

  • 29 Mar 2019

    Fund our Future business card

    Publication Code : 007 580

    Fund our Future campaign folded business card

  • 29 Mar 2019

    Fund our Future poster

    Publication Code : 007 579

    Fund our Future A3 campaign poster

  • 28 Mar 2019

    Gender Pay Gap Report

    Publication Code : 007 556

    A report outlining the statistics of the gender pay gap at the Royal College of Nursing.

  • 28 Mar 2019

    Library and Archive Service review of the year 2018

    Publication Code : 007 527

    This review covers the work of the RCN’s Library and Archive Service during 2018 – from events and exhibitions to social media activity and collections development, it showcases the wide variety of work undertaken by the library teams.

  • 22 Mar 2019

    Staffing for safe and effective care: an opportunity to change the law now

    Publication Code : 007 567

    RCN member briefing, Staffing for safe and effective care: an opportunity to change the law now.

  • 30 Jan 2019

    Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff

    Publication Code : 007 366

    To protect children and young people from harm, and help improve their wellbeing, all healthcare staff must have the competencies to recognise child maltreatment, opportunities to improve childhood wellbeing, and to take effective action as appropriate to their role. This is a web only publication. Under review. Use with caution. New guidance expected summer 2025’.

  • 23 Jan 2019

    Becoming an RCN representative

    Publication Code : 006 747

    This booklet is designed to give you an understanding of the role and activities of RCN representatives. We’ve included information and case studies about each of the representative roles to help you consider which may suit and interest you most. You’ll find an outline of the process for applying and an application form, along with information about what you can expect as you embark on your role, including learning, development and support. Take the quiz and see which rep role you’re most suited to.