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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30 Jan 2020
Living in the Red
Publication Code : 009 012This report investigates how London’s cost of living impacts on nursing staff working in the capital. It showed that London’s high cost of living is forcing nursing staff out of the capital due to high accommodation and travel costs. Our members told us they feel less financially secure compared to 12 months ago and 57% said they are considering or planning to leave London in the next five years - up 17% from 2016. We have set out three recommendations to help address the problem.
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29 Jan 2020
Gender and Nursing as a Profession (Executive Summary)
Publication Code : 009 033This is a short summary of Gender and Nursing as a Profession, a report which explores and critiques the gendered construction of value within the nursing profession and evaluates how value is attributed to nursing, the value placed on individuals and the status of the profession. This work was commissioned by the Royal College of Nursing and undertaken as a collaboration between Oxford Brookes University and the RCN. The full report is available on our website, publication code 007954.
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29 Jan 2020
Gender and Nursing as a Profession
Publication Code : 007 954This report explores and critiques the gendered construction of value within the nursing profession and evaluates how value is attributed to nursing, the value placed on individuals and the status of the profession. This work was commissioned by the Royal College of Nursing and undertaken as a collaboration between Oxford Brookes University and the RCN.
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28 Jan 2020
Reps Campaign Resource Pack
Publication Code : 009 034These resource packs can be used to help RCN reps develop their campaign strategy and tactics.
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7 Jan 2020
RCN Submission to the Pay Review Body 2020-21
Publication Code : 009046This year’s submission from the Royal College of Nursing to the Pay Review Body sets out to support the joint union submission.
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7 Jan 2020
Joint Union Submission to the NHS Pay Review Body 2020-21
Publication Code : 009047This submission focuses on the implementation of the pay agreement in England whilst providing commentary on recruitment, retention and motivation trends.
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31 Dec 2019
Mental health nursing literature review
Publication Code : 007 415This publication is a review of readily available literature on the role of the mental health nurse in improving the physical health care of people diagnosed with severe mental illness as part of the Parity of Esteem work programme.
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18 Dec 2019
Reps campaigning booklet
Publication Code : 007 937This booklet is part of a wider resource pack for use by all RCN representatives, wherever you’re based. Accompanying it is a poster (see 007 936) and some downloadable guidance. This includes checklists and templates to support you, as you work with members on your chosen campaign. All of the items can be found by logging into the reps area of MyRCN.
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18 Dec 2019
Reps campaigning poster
Publication Code : 007 936The key to every campaign is involving members in activities based on the values and issues they care most about. This poster will help you plan a successful campaign in your region.
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6 Dec 2019
The UK's future immigration system
Publication Code : 009 000Member briefing on the UK’s potential future immigration system and how this could impact nursing.
