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Skin health
Read this resource to build your knowledge and understanding of the importance of hand hygiene and hand care when it comes to reducing the spread of infection and maintaining healthy skin.
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Palliative and end of life care
Access information on palliative and end of life care for children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Understand the difference between palliative and end of life care and find the latest frameworks and resources.
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Sepsis
Expand your knowledge about sepsis, which is a life-threatening condition that can lead to multiple organ failure and death, if not treated quickly. Access this resource to read more about the work the RCN is doing to signpost and develop sepsis-specific guidance.
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Celebrate the difference nursing makes
I know many of you will be holding activities today and over the weekend to mark Nurses’ Day.
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RCN appoints permanent General Secretary and Chief Executive
Professor Nicola Ranger takes up the role with immediate effect.
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Nursing union leader reflects on first UK-wide strike and year ahead
The anger and optimism of the year’s nursing strikes resulted in only modest progress as politicians did enough to ‘save their own skins, not the revolution needed’, Pat Cullen will say.
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Get involved in research: RCN launches new free resources
We’ve helped create e-learning modules to inspire and support nursing staff to engage in clinical research.
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Multiple Births Midwife Standard
Midwives have an essential role to play in delivering and co-ordinating care for women, partners and families who are experiencing a multiple pregnancy. This standard is 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.
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RCN defines levels of nursing beyond registration
These new definitions will help registered nurses as they aspire to practice at these levels, as well as give clarity to employers, higher education institutions and the public. They can be applied across all fields of nursing and in all settings.
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Attending an inquest to give evidence
Practical advice for RCN members who have been asked to give evidence at an Coroner's inquest.