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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.



  • 25 Oct 2017

    Healthy Workplace Toolkit for an Agency Workforce

    Publication Code : 006120

    This essential RCN toolkit provides a clear framework for employment agencies and host organisations, both in the NHS and the independent sector, to address the issues identified by the agency nursing workforce and provide a healthy and safe working environment for staff and the patients they care for. The toolkit also supports individual nursing staff carrying out agency work to meet their responsibilities to practise safely.

  • 19 Oct 2017

    The Value of Reps: In Our Own Words

    Publication Code : 006238

    This book showcases the work of RCN accredited representatives. In the summer of 2017, a group of reps from all four corners of the UK were invited to share their experiences and feelings. This book features their stories, told in their own words. One half of the book focuses on the many ways in which reps help members and organisations, while the other half looks at how being a rep has changed their own lives for the better.

  • 11 Oct 2017

    RCN Ethical Impact Assessment Tool

    Publication Code : 006499

    This RCN ethical impact assessment tool will help you decide on a course of action or planning a piece of work by answering a series of questions.

  • 1 Oct 2017

    Key messages from the RCN’s response to the NMC consultations on pre-registration standards and education

    Publication Code : 006505

    This is a summary of key messages from the RCN's response to a series of NMC consultations (publication code 006447). These consultations focus on changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards to ensure future nurses are fit for practice at the point of registration.

  • 1 Aug 2017

    Courageous about Equality and Bold about Inclusion

    Publication Code : 006212

    Equality, inclusion, diversity and human rights provide a foundation for a modern and forward looking profession where nurses, health care support workers, and students, regardless of the sector that they work in or their field of practice, can continue to transform their working environments and the care they deliver to patients.This new equality and inclusion strategy will enable us to scope, plan and begin delivery in new priority areas that will become increasingly important for our members in the coming years and beyond.

  • 29 Jun 2017

    Making the case for facilities time and facilities agreements in the NHS

    Publication Code : 006202

    This guidance sets out the provisions in the Trade Union Act, looks at the benefits of union representation and facilities agreements and restates what the law and good practice say about the issue. It aims to provide you with information to make the case for facilities time and agreements. At the back of this publication, there are also template letters to share with employers to help you make the case.

  • 19 Jun 2017

    National Curriculum and Competency Framework Emergency Nursing (Level 2)

    Publication Code : 005923

    This framework (Part 1 005 883 and Part 2 005 923) developed by leading emergency nursing experts, is founded on nursing philosophy and details the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills required of emergency nurses. It provides a clear career structure for those wishing to advance in the specialism.

  • 19 Jun 2017

    National Curriculum and Competency Framework for Emergency Nursing (Level 1)

    Publication Code : 005883

    This framework (Part 1 005 883 and Part 2 005 923) developed by leading emergency nursing experts, is founded on nursing philosophy and details the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills required of emergency nurses. It provides a clear career structure for those wishing to advance in the specialism.

  • 14 Jun 2017

    Retired members: Stay connected

    Publication Code : 006166

    Retired members can still benefit from RCN membership, including membership of the National Pensioners Convention Network.

  • 16 May 2017

    Safe Staffing Postcard

    Publication Code : 006184

    Postcard for safe staffing survey. What were staffing levels like the last time you were at work?

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