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Guidance on Pin Site Care
Infection in pin and wire site wounds remains a significant problem for patients being treated with external fixation. Many factors play a part in the prevention of pin site infection. This updated publication includes guidance on the practice of pin site care based on expert opinion.
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Peripheral Neurovascular Observations for Acute Limb Compartment Syndrome
This updated publication provides guidance for the early detection of acute limb compartment syndrome (ALCS). It covers the care of adults, children and young people with potential ALCS due to injury or treatment for limb conditions.
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Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide
The RCN's Newly Registered Nursing Associate Guide assists trainee nursing associates in their transition to registered nursing associate. It includes information on standards of proficiency, advice on registration and revalidation, an overview of preceptorship and further ways in which the RCN can support members with advice on appraisals and wellbeing. Registered nursing associates may also find the guide helpful when revalidating.
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RCN Submission to the NHS Pay Review Body: 2022/23 Pay Round
This year’s submission from the RCN to the Pay Review Body sets out the case for a substantial, restorative, pay rise above inflation to address the nursing workforce crisis and the long-term reduction in the value of nursing pay.
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Rheumatology Nurse Competency Framework Evaluation Report
The RCN Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses was published in March 2020. This evaluation report details the results of a mixed-methods study, consisting of a questionnaire disseminated to rheumatology nurses across the UK and in depth interviews to assess the impact and value of the competency framework. It explores rheumatology nurses’ views of the competency framework and helps to identify recommendations for further work. This report is sponsored by Arthritis Action, Biogen, Novartis and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.
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Thinking About Your Career
This leaflet outlines the support offered by the RCN's Careers Service and provides tips on putting together a CV, writing a supporting statement and preparing for an interview.
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Working Flexibly to Support a Healthy Work-life Balance
This publication supports the Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN’s) Healthy Workplace campaign by providing guidance to RCN representatives and other interested parties on one of the main issues affecting work-life balance today: flexible working.
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Career Pathway and Education Framework for Cancer Nursing
The RCN’s Career Pathway and Education Framework for Cancer Nursing for UK nursing staff incorporates cancer-specific nursing outcomes. The framework and outcomes are intended to be used as part of professional, educational and workforce development to support improvements in the delivery of high-quality care to people affected by cancer.
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Raising the Bar
In November 2021, the RCN commissioned an independent review to identify and compare international definitions and guidance used to describe standard and transmission-based infection prevention control precautions and reflect on the implications of those for contemporary nursing practice and the introduction of a national infection control manual for England.
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Tools of the Trade
Updated RCN guidance for health care staff on glove use and the prevention of work-related dermatitis. In collaboration with Molnlycke and SC Johnson