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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22 Mar 2022
Member Support Services leaflet
Publication Code : 010 072This leaflet gives information about the free, confidential help and advice offered by RCN Member Support Services, including a careers service, telephone counselling, immigration advice and peer support.
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22 Mar 2022
Thinking About Your Career
Publication Code : 010 165This leaflet outlines the support offered by the RCN's Careers Service and provides tips on putting together a CV, writing a supporting statement and preparing for an interview.
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18 Mar 2022
Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide
Publication Code : 009 913The RCN's Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide assists trainee nursing associates in their transition to registered nursing associate. It includes information on standards of proficiency, advice on registration and revalidation, an overview of preceptorship and further ways in which the RCN can support members with advice on appraisals and wellbeing. Registered nursing associates may also find the guide helpful when revalidating.
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9 Mar 2022
Rheumatology Nurse Competency Framework Evaluation Report
Publication Code : 009 993The RCN Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses was published in March 2020. This evaluation report details the results of a mixed-methods study, consisting of a questionnaire disseminated to rheumatology nurses across the UK and in depth interviews to assess the impact and value of the competency framework. It explores rheumatology nurses’ views of the competency framework and helps to identify recommendations for further work. This report is sponsored by Arthritis Action, Biogen, Novartis and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.
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7 Mar 2022
RCN Submission to the NHS Pay Review Body: 2022/23 Pay Round
Publication Code : 010 168This year’s submission from the RCN to the Pay Review Body sets out the case for a substantial, restorative, pay rise above inflation to address the nursing workforce crisis and the long-term reduction in the value of nursing pay.
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22 Feb 2022
Immunisation Knowledge and Skills Competence Assessment Tool
Publication Code : 010 074*** RESOURCE CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW *** Vaccination is a core public health provision and vaccines are clearly recognised by the World Health Organization as having a major impact in contributing to reduced mortality and improving health across the world. These competencies have been designed to help ensure consistency in the clinical standards of immunisers, and for immunisers to use their knowledge and skills to ensure all those eligible in a population get the vaccines they need in a timely, easily accessible and safe way.
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17 Feb 2022
Guidance on Pin Site Care
Publication Code : 009 907Infection in pin and wire site wounds remains a significant problem for patients being treated with external fixation. Many factors play a part in the prevention of pin site infection. This updated publication includes guidance on the practice of pin site care based on expert opinion.
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11 Feb 2022
Library and Archive Service quarterly report: October-December 2021.
Publication Code : 010 115Library and Archive Service quarterly report: October-December 2021.
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7 Feb 2022
Staffing for Safe and Effective Care: State of the nation’s labour nursing market 2022
Publication Code : 010 108This report examines nursing workforce data from January 2020 through the COVID-19 pandemic, to the present day. In the past two years, the complex external context has only highlighted and exacerbated existing, long-standing issues with health and care workforce supply and retention in the UK. This document sets out the nursing workforce picture in the UK – as far as the limited and inconsistent data allows.
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30 Dec 2021
RCN Employment Survey 2021
Publication Code : 010 075This report provides a summary of findings from a survey of RCN members which was undertaken in October 2021.
