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Publications

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.



  • 5 Sep 2018

    International workforce in the UK after Brexit: nursing issues

    Publication Code : 007 181

    Given the continuing global nursing shortage and rising demand for health and care services the UK needs to be able to attract nursing staff with the right skills and attitudes to work and remain in the sector,

  • 20 Aug 2018

    Adult Safeguarding: Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff

    Publication Code : 007 069

    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 intercollegiate document has been designed to guide professionals and the teams they work with to identify the competencies they need in order to support individuals to receive personalised and culturally sensitive safeguarding. It sets out minimum training requirements along with education and training principles. Please note that this publication is currently under review (October 2023).

  • 17 Jul 2018

    RCN Competencies: Caring for Infants, Children and Young People requiring Palliative Care

    Publication Code : 007033

    This document is a revision of the first RCN competence framework produced for nurses and health care support workers in the UK involved in the care of infants, children and young people requiring palliative care. This newly revised competence framework builds on a number of best practice guidance documents and resources.

  • 11 Jul 2018

    Guidance to RCN Complaints

    Publication Code : 006466

    This publication explains the RCN complaints procedure, including how to complain, who can complain and the processes and timescales involved.

  • 9 Jul 2018

    RCN Standards for Advanced Level Nursing Practice

    Publication Code : 007038

    A publication highlighting the standards for nurses working as advanced nursing practitioners. More information from the RCN on advanced nursing practice can be found at www.rcn.org.uk/ANP

  • 9 Jul 2018

    Advanced Level Nursing Practice: Introduction

    Publication Code : 006894

    An introduction to the RCN Standards for advanced level nursing practice, advanced nurse practitioners, RCN accreditation and RCN credentialing. More information from the RCN on advanced nursing practice can be found at rcn.org.uk/ANP. The review date for this publication has been extended to July 2024.

  • 9 Jul 2018

    Advanced Level Nursing Practice Section 3: RCN accreditation and credentialing

    Publication Code : 006897

    Section 3 of the RCN Standards for advanced level nursing practice, advanced nurse practitioners gives information about RCN accreditation and RCN credentialing. More information from the RCN on advanced nursing practice can be found at rcn.org.uk/ANP. The review date for this publication has been extended to July 2024.

  • 9 Jul 2018

    Advanced Level Nursing Practice Section 1: The registered nurse working at an advanced level of practice

    Publication Code : 006895

    Section 1 of the RCN Standards for advanced level nursing practice, advanced nurse practitioners, RCN accreditation and RCN credentialing looks at the registered nurse working at an advanced level of practice. More information from the RCN on advanced nursing practice can be found at rcn.org.uk/ANP. The review date for this publication has been extended to July 2024.

  • 9 Jul 2018

    Advanced Level Nursing Practice Section 2: Advanced level nursing practice competencies

    Publication Code : 006896

    Section 2 of the RCN Standards for advanced level nursing practice, advanced nurse practitioners, RCN accreditation and RCN credentialing covers the competencies needed to work at this level. More information from the RCN on advanced nursing practice can be found at rcn.org.uk/ANP. The review date for this publication has been extended to July 2024.

  • 3 Jul 2018

    Library and Archive Service quarterly report April-June 2018

    Publication Code : 007108