Publications
RCN publications cover a wide range of topics varying from clinical guidance to employment relations issues to advice on bullying. To reproduce RCN publications please complete the copyright request form and we’ll be in touch.
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9 Jan 2023
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Early Pregnancy Care Consensus Statement
Publication Code : 010 625This publication details further work following the impact assessment and subsequent report of the RCN’s Clinical Nurse Specialists in Early Pregnancy Care Standards in 2021. To address recommendations from that report, the project team worked with key stakeholders to clarify the way forward, ensuring the standards are fit for purpose and supporting implementation of the standards.
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6 Jan 2023
RCN Industrial Action Handbook
Publication Code : 010 490This updated RCN Industrial Action Handbook is a comprehensive guide. It explains the different types of action members can take and provides examples of how to organise action in the workplace.
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24 Nov 2022
FPFN A4 portrait public engagement poster
Publication Code : 010 664Showing you support nursing staff taking strike action has never been easier. Our print-at-home posters are a great place to start.
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24 Nov 2022
FPFN A4 landscape public engagement poster
Publication Code : 010 663Showing you support nursing staff taking strike action has never been easier. Our print-at-home posters are a great place to start.
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8 Nov 2022
How to safely support and promote play within health care settings
Publication Code : 009 925This publication provides guidance to staff working across the health and care setting on the use of play materials and equipment to facilitate play. The importance of play cannot be underestimated and consideration of infection prevention and control elements is central to supporting its continuity for children and young people receiving care
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1 Nov 2022
Investing in Patient Safety and Outcomes
Publication Code : 010 567Addressing workforce shortages and ensuring that there are the right numbers of registered nurses and nursing staff with the right skills in the right place at the right time is vital to ensure everyone can access safe and effective health and care services. This report highlights how successive UK governments have failed to tackle the nursing workforce crisis and presents solutions for sustainable nursing recruitment and retention.
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17 Oct 2022
Promoting Menstrual Wellbeing
Publication Code : 010 375Menstrual health forms an integral part of wellbeing. The guidance includes information on the common causes of menstrual disorders, and describes initial investigations and early treatment management. This resource is supported by Hologic’s Wear White Again campaign.
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13 Oct 2022
Stewards' Pocketbook
Publication Code : 010 187This Pocketbook is designed to be used alongside the Stewards’ Handbook. It provides RCN stewards with key headlines, actions and checklists along with link to where you can find more information.
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13 Oct 2022
Stewards' Handbook
Publication Code : 010 186This A4 Handbook provides guidance on supporting and representing members, improving the working lives of members, creating and building workplace relationships and what the work of a workplace steward involves. Please also see the Stewards’ Pocketbook.
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13 Oct 2022
Work-related Stress
Publication Code : 010 143This resource is for RCN learning reps, safety reps and stewards to help support members who are experiencing work-related stress.
