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RCN Position Statement on Nursing Associates (NAs) Training in Cervical Screening
The RCN recognises that nursing associates (NAs) carry out cervical screening, in line with national standards. Service and education providers should be confident that appropriate and relevant training and supervision is in place.
Updated: 9 February 2025 -
Bladder and Bowel Care in Childbirth
Bladder and bowel care during childbirth is a critical part of maternity care, as the consequences can have short and long-term consequences for the woman and her family. This updated guidance provides information about bladder and bowel care throughout pregnancy, labour and into the postnatal perio...
Updated: 7 February 2025 -
Multiple Births Midwife Standard
Midwives have an essential role to play in delivering and co-ordinating care for women, partners and families, who are experiencing a multiple pregnancy. These standards are intended to provide clear direction for commissioners and managers when creating roles to support best practice and policies i...
Updated: 28 February 2025 -
What are PMS and PMDD?
This resource has been designed to raise awareness of both premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), to support patient assessment and care, and to signpost nursing staff to further helpful resources.
Updated: 28 February 2025 -
RCN Library and Archive Service Review of the Year 2023
This review covers the work of the RCN’s Library and Archive Service during 2023 – from events and exhibitions to marketing and social media activity and collections development, it showcases the wide variety of work undertaken by the library teams.
Updated: 11 September 2024 -
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Early Pregnancy Care
This updated publication outlines the key skills and knowledge required to develop the role of a specialist nurse/midwife in early pregnancy care.
Updated: 18 February 2025 -
Nurses Performing Ultrasound Scanning in Fertility Care
This guidance has been developed to support best practice for nurses working at advanced level practice on performing and reporting on ultrasound scanning, specially in fertility care. Nurses are well placed to develop competency in ultrasound scanning, which cam improve continuity of care, patient ...
Updated: 23 September 2024 -
Adult Safeguarding: Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff
One of the most important principles of safeguarding is that it is everyone’s responsibility. Health care staff frequently work with people in their moments of greatest need and can witness health and social inequalities which have a direct impact on the lives of people they care for. This updated d...
Updated: 4 September 2024 -
Sexual and Reproductive Health Competency Framework for Women Cared for in Prison
This competencies framework has been developed for nurses, midwives, and those supporting nursing teams, who provide sexual and reproductive health care to women in prison. It takes account of nursing teams who may have limited experience caring for pregnant women.
Updated: 12 December 2024 -
Education and Career Progression Framework for Fertility Nursing
This updated framework highlights recommended education and training pathways for career development within fertility nursing. It can be used to facilitate a conversation and enable career development for all nurses and HCSWs in fertility services.
Updated: 28 February 2025
