As an RCN rep you are a vital link between the RCN and its members. You are the RCN's ambassador in the workplace, helping to influence policies, assist members and shape the nursing profession. Use this guide to find information resources about working as an RCN rep and how RCN library services can support you.
Reps are entitled to free postal loans, please be aware you are responsible for the cost of returning the books. Reps also have extended loan periods of 8 weeks, any renewals are for 4 weeks.
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LRD Publications: booklets
Royal College of Nursing (2017) Making the case for facilities time and facilities agreements in the NHS, London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2015) Ask. Listen. Act. Questioning and influencing to improve workplace conditions, London: RCN.
![Labour Research Department (2015) RCN employment survey 2015: a report carried out for the Royal College of Nursing by the Labour Research Department, [London]: LRD.](/library/-/media/royal-college-of-nursing/images/publications-140x200/2015/september/005350.png?h=198&w=140&la=en&hash=7D7A97B4FC150C4466175041FF67CE0D1B49A8BD)
Labour Research Department (2015) RCN employment survey 2015: a report carried out for the Royal College of Nursing by the Labour Research Department, [London]: LRD.
Barsky A E (2016) Conflict resolution for the helping professions: negotiation, mediation, advocacy, facilitation, and restorative justice (Third edition), New York: Oxford University Press.
Burchill F (2014) Labour relations (4th edition), Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Cotton E (2017) Surviving work in healthcare: how to manage working in health and social care, London: Routledge.
Drew D (2014) Little stories of life and death @NHSWhistleblowr, Kibworth Beauchamp: Matador.
Johnstone S and Ackers P (2015) Finding a voice at work? New perspectives on employment relations, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Mitchell B and Gamlem C (2015) The essential workplace conflict handbook: a quick and handy resource for any manager, team leader, HR professional, or anyone who wants to resolve disputes and increase productivity, Pompton Plains, N.J.: Career Press.
Price A and Scowcroft A (2012) Essential skills for influencing in healthcare: a guide on how to influence others with integrity and success, London: Radcliffe.
Rowell O (2016) A guide to employment law: the easyway, Brighton: Straightforward Publishing.
Use these links to see details of journal articles on each topic.
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RCN Library and Archive Services
Royal College of Nursing (2017) Raising concerns, London: RCN.