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  • 23 Sep 2024

    Education and Career Progression Framework for Fertility Nursing

    Publication Code : 011 692

    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.

  • 23 Sep 2024

    What are PMS and PMDD?

    Publication Code : 011 822

    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.

  • 18 Sep 2024

    Clinical Nurse Specialist in Early Pregnancy Care

    Publication Code : 011 652

    This updated publication outlines the key skills and knowledge required to develop the role of a specialist nurse/midwife in early pregnancy care.

  • 16 Sep 2024

    Multiple Births Midwife Standard

    Publication Code : 011 681

    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 in local service provision for women and their families. The skills and knowledge to provide this service are also outlined in the standards.

  • 4 Sep 2024

    Sexual and Reproductive Health Competency Framework for Women Cared for in Prison

    Publication Code : 011 557

    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.

  • 31 Jul 2024

    Advanced Level Nursing Practice and Care of Pregnant and Postnatal Women

    Publication Code : 011 611

    This updated guidance provides principles of good practice to clarify the role of nurses working in advanced nursing practice roles when providing care for pregnant and postnatal women.

  • 28 Feb 2024

    Conscientious Objection - Termination of Pregnancy/Abortion Care

    Publication Code : 011 358

    This updated publication details the RCN position on conscientious objection and provides guidance on the issue for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. It also provides signposts to sources of further information.

  • 8 Jan 2024

    Termination of Pregnancy and Abortion Care

    Publication Code : 011 285

    This updated guidance incorporates expert and evidence-based practice. It has been produced to support registered nurses and midwives working within the NHS and independent sectors, across the UK. It considers the legislative frameworks in place across the UK, alongside clinical guidance for those working in termination of pregnancy services.

  • 4 Jan 2024

    Advanced Nursing Practice for Gynaecology and Women’s Health

    Publication Code : 011 260

    Gynaecology and women’s health care has many sub-specialties, including hysteroscopy, general gynaecology, early pregnancy, emergency gynaecology, colposcopy, urogynaecology, menopause, endometriosis and gynaecology oncology. This publication has set out pathways for advanced nursing practice and advanced clinical practice roles, which will enhance clinical care, the patient experience and enable progression career development for nurses.

  • 3 Jan 2024

    Male factor fertility

    Publication Code : 011 233

    Male factor fertility is important, and all nurses and midwives should have a good understanding of the influences and the factors that can impact fertility, especially as they may often be the first point of contact for patients when they have questions. This guidance has been developed to enhance understanding of the anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, and possible treatments available to support best practice, as well as an overview of the emotional issues associated with male factor fertility.

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