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Nursing Workforce Standards Champions
Standards Champions are individuals who have made positive workplace changes by using the RCN Nursing Workforce Standards.
Updated: 15 April 2026 -
PDFs
RCN PDFs
Updated: 16 February 2022 -
Accreditation: Register your interest
By gaining accreditation you are aligning your organisation to the RCN's high standards, ultimately promoting best practice and improving patient care.
Updated: 11 June 2023 -
Social media toolkit for RCN accredited programmes
Social media toolkit for RCN accredited programmes
Updated: 13 May 2026 -
RCN accredited advanced nursing practice programmes
Find out more about the Masters level advanced nursing practice programmes that are accredited by the RCN
Updated: 13 May 2026 -
The definition and principles of nursing
The definition and principles of nursing set out what everyone – from nursing staff to patients – can expect from nursing. Use this page to understand what they are and how you can use them in your role.
Updated: 11 November 2025 -
Become an endorsed Nursing Workforce Standards Champion
Let us know about the positive changes you’ve implemented in your workplace by completing our self-nomination form.
Updated: 25 November 2025 -
Registered nurse substitution
The impact on patient care
Updated: 3 January 2026 -
Nursing Workforce Standards: success stories
Our Nursing Workforce Standards Champions are using the Standards to improve the lives of nursing staff, patients and service users across the UK.
Updated: 5 November 2025 -
Introduction to Leadership Programme
Learn how contemporary leadership theory can be applied to your practice
Updated: 15 June 2026
