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The impact of the European Union on nursing in the UK
Updated December 2014. The UK Coalition Government are currently undertaking a two year programme of reviews of the EU's competence in a number of areas, including health, compared with the UK's own powers. This briefing outlines the most significant issues and also provides more detail in the annexes on the RCN's key European alliances and on how the EU institutions work.
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RCN factsheet
Updated December 2014. The RCN has received a lot of international interest with regards to specialist nursing in the UK. This factsheet provides a brief overview on specialist nursing roles, specifically addressing issues like regulation, education, scope of practice and evidence that demonstrates the value of specialist nurses.
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Developing aggregate ratings for the acute sector in England
This RCN briefing provides an overview of issues discussed by RCN members who took part in a teleconference with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on their development of aggregate ratings for the acute sector in England. This builds on the earlier input of members into the Nuffield Trust work on aggregate ratings.
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Trialogue agreement on professional qualifications directive
Agreement has now been reached between the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers and the European Commission on balancing the level of general education required for accessing nurse education with clearer outcome measures for nurse education.
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Awareness of mental well-being for nurses working in palliative care
This blog raises awareness of the importance of promoting mental well-being, which is essential given the increase in work pressures in healthcare systems, high levels of nursing shortage and the impact on patient care and outcomes.
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RCN position on the national rollout of Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) and other similar models in England
RCN position on the national rollout of Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) and other similar models in England
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Pain Awareness Month
September is global Pain Awareness Month and is an excellent opportunity to access a range of free resources related to all aspects of pain assessment and management.
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Mouth care at end of life
Mouth care at end of life and how ‘taste for pleasure’ can enhance this.
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UKCCNA position on critical care nurse staffing during surge
UKCCNA position on critical care nurse staffing during surge
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RCN position on personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID-19
RCN position on personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID-19
