Resources
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10 Nov 2021
Clinical Nurse Specialist Standards in Early Pregnancy Care Impact Assessment Report
Publication Code : 009 932This report details the findings of a survey conducted in 2020 to ascertain the impact and usefulness of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Early Pregnancy Care publication, originally published in 2017 and now updated in 2021 (publication code: 009 931).
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10 Nov 2021
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Early Pregnancy Care
Publication Code : 009-931The role of the clinical nurse specialist in early pregnancy care is intended to enhance the care for women who may be concerned about a complication in early pregnancy. This updated document outlines the key skills and knowledge required to develop the role of a specialist nurse/midwife in early pregnancy care and should provide clear direction for commissioners and managers when creating roles to support best practice in local service provision for women and their families.
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2 Nov 2021
An RCN Education and Career Progression Framework for Fertility Nursing
Publication Code : 009 926This is a comprehensive framework highlighting recommended education and training pathways toward career development for fertility nursing. It can be used to facilitate a conversation and enable career development for all nurses and HCSWs in fertility services.
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2 Nov 2021
Impact Assessment of the Education and Career Progression Framework for Fertility Nursing
Publication Code : 009 927This publication details the results of the impact assessment survey undertaken to assess the value and effectiveness of the framework, published in March 2018. This is a collaborative project between the RCN, the British Fertility Society and the Senior Infertility Nurse Group.
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29 Sep 2021
Endometriosis factsheet
Publication Code : 009 924This factsheet 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: 009 923). Publication endorsed by Endometriosis UK.
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29 Sep 2021
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Endometriosis
Publication Code : 009 923This updated booklet 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 an Endometriosis factsheet available (009 924). Publication endorsed by Endometriosis UK.
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20 Apr 2021
Bladder and Bowel Care in Childbirth
Publication Code : 009 553Bladder and bowel care during childbirth is a critical part of maternity care, as the consequences can have short and long-term consequences for the woman and her family. This guidance provides information about bladder and bowel care throughout pregnancy, labour and into the postnatal period.
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30 Mar 2021
Multiple Births Midwife Standard
Publication Code : 009 564Midwives have an essential role to play in delivering and co-ordinating care for women, partners and families who are experiencing a multiple pregnancy. This standard is intended to provide clear direction for commissioners and managers when creating roles to support best practice and policies in local service provision for women and their families. The skills and knowledge to provide this service are also outlined.
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23 Mar 2021
RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) Training in Cervical Screening
Publication Code : 009 591The RCN recognises that RNAs carry out cervical screening, in line with national standards. Service and education providers should be confident that appropriate and relevant training and supervision is in place and aware that extra training may be required.
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22 Jan 2021
Fertility Preservation
Publication Code : 009 531This publication provides information for nurses who are supporting and caring for those beginning treatment for potentially life-limiting diseases and where the treatment may adversely affect their ability to have children in the future. The guidance also encompasses those who may wish, for non-medical reasons, to defer having children until later in life, for example members of the armed forces, transgender people, or those considering gender reassignment surgery.
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