Neuroscience Forum
Representing RCN members working in the field of neuroscience
We promote best practice for people with long-term neurological conditions and represents the voice of neuroscience nurses and influences policy to improve care for our patients.
Events
Read more about upcoming neuroscience conferences, workshops and study days hosted by the RCN and other organisations
Library subject guide
Discover key neurosciences information resources including books, reports and journal articles.
Further resources
Introduction to Neuropathic Pain. In this podcast members from the pain and palliative care forum and the neurosciences forum share their experience and knowledge regarding the assessment and management of neuropathic pain across different patient groups. For more information regarding the nursing assessment of neuropathic pain please read this article: Galligan M (2023) Exploring the prevalence, characteristics and nursing assessment of neuropathic pain. Nursing Standard.
CYP2C19 genotype testing
On 31 July 2024, NICE has published a new guidance on CYP2C19 genotype testing to guide clopidogrel use after ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack.
Useful resources
- Neurological Alliance. Epilepsy Resource Navigator Tool 2024.
- National Clinical Guideline for Stroke. This guideline provides authoritative, evidence-based practice guidance to improve the quality of care delivered to every adult who has a stroke in the UK and Ireland, regardless of age, gender, type of stroke, location, or any other feature.
- UK Career Framework for Stroke Nurses. This resource outlines the range of career pathways within stroke nursing and minimum recommended education requirements, in addition to knowledge and skills. It provides a guide for stroke services and employers to develop local career development frameworks for the nursing workforce.
- Neuroscience nursing clinical topic. This specialist area contains information and resources relevant to those working in the field of neurosciences.
- Neurological Rehabilitation and Care (Online Learning) PgCert. This programme has been developed with funding from the RCN Foundation and in partnership with the charity SameYou.
Neuroscience Forum Webinars
Available recordings
- RCN Neuroscience Forum engagement and session on Epilepsy - Read the supporting information: Epilepsy Nurses Association ESNA RCN Webinar Power Point presentation.
- RCN Neuroscience Forum engagement and session on Meningitis - 02 October 2024. Read the supporting information: Engagement, follow up and aftercare lessons from the 'Meningitis Now' report.
- Diagnosis to treatment: a whistle stop tour - 7 September 2023. Neuroscience forum engagement and educational session on managing primary headaches.
Join the RCN Neuroscience Forum Facebook Group
RCN Facebook groups are a place where you can get involved in honest and open discussions on the issues that affect you and your field of practice.
The Neuroscience Forum has been a great link to other nurses working and interested in neurology. It's a great way to keep up to date with how nurses and their services are advancing, including sharing good practice. Working in a relatively small hospital, the forum has enabled me to reach out to colleagues across the whole country and I would recommend any nurse interested in neurology to utilise this resource.
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