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.
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11 Oct 2016
Formula feeds
Publication Code : 005694This new edition provides an overview of formula feeding to enable health professionals to support mothers who, for whatever reason, have made that choice of feeding. It provides information to enable safe formula feeding, whether in hospital or community settings, and details the different types of standard formula, and formula adapted for minor gastro conditions, that are widely available in the UK. The scope of the guidance is restricted to formula feeds suitable during the first year of life.
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30 Sep 2016
Agency nursing under the microscope
Publication Code : 005801The RCN and HCL Nursing explore the dependence on agency nursing in the UK and the view of agency nurses themselves.
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30 Sep 2016
Staff Side Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body 2017-18
Publication Code : 005802Evidence submitted to the NHS Pay review body. Also see RCN Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body (publication code 005 803)
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30 Sep 2016
RCN Evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body 2017-18
Publication Code : 005803This submission accompanies the evidence presented by Staff Side (publication code 005 802) and supports the key recommendations made in the report. It also makes some additional observations and recommendations based on the findings from our own research.
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19 Sep 2016
Acute limb compartment syndrome observation chart
Publication Code : 005457This observation chart is designed to help monitor patients who may have or be at risk of developing acute limb compartment syndrome.
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22 Jun 2016
Positive and proactive care
Publication Code : 005459Nurses deal with practical, ethical and moral dilemmas of restriction and restraint. This new publication, emerging from a series of RCN roadshows in 2014-15, presents the opportunity to educate nurses and nursing staff about the impact of regularly being involved in restriction/restraint and the toll this takes on their psychological wellbeing.
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20 Jun 2016
Better Homes for Nurses
Publication Code : 005653RCN London asked members about how the standard, cost and availability of housing affects them and the care they provide to London's patients. This booklet sets out the results and looks at ideas to better support nursing staff to live and work in London in the numbers needed.
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1 Jun 2016
RCN Foundation Impact Report 2015
Publication Code : 005615The RCN Foundation is an independent charity set up in 2010 to support nursing staff to improve the health and well-being of the public. Read the RCN Foundation's impact report for 2015.
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24 May 2016
Caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans clients or patients
Publication Code : 005592Lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans people (LGBT) may experience stigma, prejudice and unlawful behaviour both as patients and as colleagues. This booklet specifically looks at how nursing staff should deal with next of kin issues, for example, being sensitive, inclusive and challenging discriminatory attitudes, whilst also remaining mindful of the relevant legislation. Nursing staff need to respect a patient’s choice of nominated person and be aware of issues relating to confidentiality, access, information and documentation.
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3 May 2016
Public Health Nursing Practice
Publication Code : 009 512This RCN leaflet has been designed to be used by public health nurses as a reflective/revalidation tool. It highlights some areas of the NMC’s code of practice in relation to public health and the corresponding Faculty of Public Health’s core competences to help you consider areas of practice you might find useful to reflect upon in readiness for revalidation.
