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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.



  • 18 Apr 2020

    Personal protective equipment: Use and availability during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Publication Code : 009 235

    Findings from the RCN's online survey of nursing staff on the issues relating to personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • 16 Apr 2020

    Having courageous conversations by telephone or video during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Publication Code : 009 236

    These guidelines have been developed to support nursing staff who are having to initiate challenging and courageous conversations with patients remotely.

  • 9 Apr 2020

    PPE - are you safe?

    Publication Code : 009 232

    Is the PPE you've been given safe? A flow chart including escalation steps if you have concerns.

  • 24 Mar 2020

    Self-care during COVID-19

    Publication Code : 009 215

    Whilst the primary duty for protecting your health, safety and wellbeing at work lies with your employer, there are things that you can do to take extra care during these challenging times. This poster outlines some important steps staff can take to look after themselves.

  • 20 Mar 2020

    An Act of Compassion

    Publication Code : 008 071

    The story of the RCN Wales campaign for the first safe nursing staffing law in Europe.

  • 13 Mar 2020

    Fertility care and emotional wellbeing

    Publication Code : 007 770

    This guidance has been developed as a resource for all health care professionals in all areas of fertility care and acknowledges the differences between emotional support and wellbeing, implications counselling and therapeutic counselling. The HFEA has supported the publication of this title.

  • 5 Mar 2020

    Safe staffing handwashing guide

    Publication Code : 009 177

    Safe staffing handwashing guide. We recommend laminating this poster if displaying in wet areas.

  • 26 Feb 2020

    Corridor Care: Survey Results

    Publication Code : 009150

    This document records the findings of an online survey sent to 7,106 members of the RCN’s Emergency Care Association network exploring their experiences of corridor care.

  • 24 Feb 2020

    Understanding Aseptic Technique

    Publication Code : 007928

    Aseptic technique is recognised as an essential component of all infection prevention programmes but terminology used to define it varies. This publication is an RCN investigation into clinical views to guide the practice of aseptic technique. BD have funded this report. BD has had no influence on, or involvement in its content.

  • 31 Jan 2020

    Staffing for Safe and Effective Care in the UK

    Publication Code : 008 067

    This report provides an overview of progress made against the safe staffing campaign principles during 2019. It includes country-specific updates as well as a look ahead to priorities during 2020.