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Sepsis
Expand your knowledge about sepsis, which is a life-threatening condition that can lead to multiple organ failure and death, if not treated quickly. Access this resource to read more about the work the RCN is doing to signpost and develop sepsis-specific guidance.
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Information standards
Understand more about the importance of care records as an essential part of the daily routine of every health care professional. Here you can find a brief overview of the work the RCN does to ensure that patient information is recorded correctly.
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Antimicrobial resistance
Learn more about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the role nursing has to play in supporting efforts to reduce the threat, and the work the RCN is doing through the development of a competency framework to support antimicrobial stewardship.
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Female genital mutilation
Find out more about female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female cutting or female circumcision. This resource offers information about how you can support women who have been physically, emotionally or psychosexually damaged by this act.
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Information governance
Learn more about what information governance is and how it relates to the information about patients which is collected digitally. Find out why understanding information governance is so important and what the basic principles are.
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Technical proficiency
In this part of the digital skills framework, explore technical proficiency with regards to the level of understanding and confidence you need to demonstrate when working with digital technologies.
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Regional Board
Find out about the RCN Northern regional board.
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Nursing guide for supporting people with learning disabilities
Find a range of topics on how to support people with learning disabilities to access high-quality health care and regular screening. From making reasonable adjustments to enhancing communication skills and understanding mental capacity, we signpost you to the most up-to-date available resources.
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Mental health support for young people: promoting choice, improving access
This RCN Mental Health Forum resource was undertaken in collaboration with MIND. The purpose of this resource is to help nurses understand and promote choice in how children and young people can access mental health services.
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Understanding mental health
Poor mental health can affect day-to-day functioning, relationships, physical health, and the ability to enjoy life. Learn more about how your role as a nurse can help promote good mental health and how to support patients who may have a mental illness.
