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Learning resources

For nurses and midwifes

Discover what RCN learning resources are available to you

With dedicated learning events, Europe's largest nursing library resource, RCN Learn and more, we are committed to supporting you with effective resources to strengthen learning and development in your role.

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Learn more about the learning and development support available with RCN membership.
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RCN Learn

Bringing you the latest, quality assured nursing, health and social care learning resources from the RCN and RCNi.
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RCN Library

The RCN Library is Europe’s largest nursing-specific library and e-library. Find out how to make the most of its resources.
Educational programmes

Educational programmes and services

RCN Educational Programmes and Services offer a range of educational programmes that can help organisations improve patient care and experience in the UK.
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Professional development

Discover resources to support your lifelong learning and career development, including the latest publications, Nursing Workforce Standards and more.
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RCN Events

Events are a valuable way to add to your CPD and professional network. Come along to online events or in-person in your region.
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RCN Magazine

Read clinical, advice, wellbeing, career and other features for nursing support workers in RCN Magazine.
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RCN Professional Services

Discover programmes to suit you including CPD courses with academic credits and Introduction to Leadership. 

RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence

Explore our five academies – Activism, Leadership, Practice, Workforce, and International – all formed on the foundations of rigorous research and transformative education.

Whether you're just starting out in our profession or well into your career, the institute supports you with tools, knowledge and networks to help you grow and lead change. This is your space to connect, learn and shape the future of nursing – as an individual and as part of a powerful nursing community.
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Confidence to learn

Build your confidence to learn with recommended resources and funding options.

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RCN Foundation

The RCN Foundation offer a range of education and professional development funding including for health care support workers, and could support you with funding.

Free literacy, numeracy and digital resources:

Open Learn: free learning from the Open University

Union Learn: English, maths and digital skills

Think Online Training: Functional maths training

National Numeracy: Improve your maths

Professional resources:

Royal College of Midwives. Maternity support workers advocates

Health Education England. Maternity Support Worker Competency and Career Development Framework

NIPEC. Delegation in nursing and midwifery

RCN. Revalidation

RCN. This is nursing

RCN. Career frameworks

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RCN. Nursing career resources

 

Principles for continuing professional development and lifelong learning in health and social care.

A set of principles for continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning prepared by a working group comprising organisations from across a range of health and social care sectors including the RCN.

Funding your CPD

3 steps to help you get started in funding your continuing professional development (CPD):

  1. Contact your line manager to discuss CPD and training options as part of your learning and development plan.
  2. Research available courses, costs and learning outcomes.
  3. Share a proposal with your employer, including funding opportunities.
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