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Facing COVID-19
This publication comprises of a number of case studies detailing the powerful and inspiring work that has been undertaken by our reps since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: 9 March 2022 -
10 Unsustainable Pressures on the Health and Care System in England
Members of the RCN working across health and social care in England dispute statements that the current situation in health and care is sustainable. Action needs to be taken to retain as many nursing staff as possible in light of serious staffing vacancies, as well as high levels of exhaustion and b...
Updated: 12 April 2022 -
Administering Subcutaneous Methotrexate for Inflammatory Arthritis
This guidance provides the background information regarding subcutaneous methotrexate as an educational resource for practitioners, with particular reference to safety and best practice; and incorporates new sections on treat-to-target and medication optimisation. Whilst the guidance has been develo...
Updated: 11 July 2025 -
Dementia Care Principles for People in Prison
A diagnosis of dementia is profound. It affects the person, their circle of support, and the wider community - particularly if that community is a prison. The Royal College of Nursing has adapted its long-established SPACE principles in order to promote dementia care in prisons. This document sets o...
Updated: 4 September 2025 -
Library and Archive Service quarterly report: October-December 2020
Library and Archive Service quarterly report: October-December 2020.
Updated: 15 January 2022 -
Modern Ward Rounds Case Studies: Good Practice for Multidisciplinary Inpatient Review
This publication is currently under review: the RCP plan to revise this report in 2026 and the new updated version will be endorsed by the RCN, in 2026. This highlights the best practice for modern ward rounds, taken from a new report from UK health care professional leaders, and developed along wit...
Updated: 17 July 2025 -
Library and Archive Service One-year plan
As the home to Europe’s largest nursing-specific collection we look forward to 2021 with excitement. To bring the Library and Archive Service (LAS) into line with wider RCN strategic planning cycles, we are setting out a one-year plan that will see us through to 2022.
Updated: 18 January 2025 -
Blood and Body Fluid Exposures in 2020
More than 7,500 members responded to our sharps survey in 2020. This report outlines the 2020 survey methodology and results, compares results with other databases where available, and makes recommendations on how the RCN can assist and lobby employers for safer sharps in the workplace. This researc...
Updated: 20 October 2021 -
Modern Ward Rounds: Good Practice for Multidisciplinary Inpatient Review
This publication is currently under review: the RCP plan to revise this report in 2026 and the new updated version will be endorsed by the RCN, in 2026. A new report from UK health care professional leaders, and developed along with patients, sets out best practice for modern ward rounds. The guidan...
Updated: 17 July 2025 -
Modern Ward Rounds: Multidisciplinary Patient Review in COVID-19 Wards
This publication is currently under review: the RCP plan to revise this report in 2026 and the new updated version will be endorsed by the RCN, in 2026. This highlights the best practice for modern ward rounds, taken from a new report from UK health care professional leaders, and developed along wit...
Updated: 17 July 2025
