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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7 Oct 2021
Facing COVID-19
Publication Code : 009 933This publication comprises of a number of case studies detailing the powerful and inspiring work that has been undertaken by our reps since the start of the pandemic.
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17 Sep 2021
Mouth Care Matters in End-of-Life Care
Publication Code : 009 921This publication has been developed for people who work in health and social care to support the delivery of safe and effective mouth care for adults in end-of-life care. Mouth care includes cleaning the lips, tongue, roof of the mouth, gums, teeth and dentures and is a very important part of end-of-life care. This guidance includes the fundamental principles of mouth care, detail on mouth assessment and care planning, and signposts to further information and resources.
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18 Aug 2021
SenseMaker: the lived experience of nursing in Northern Ireland during a pandemic 2020/2021
Publication Code : 009 870This publication is a summary report of a qualitative survey commissioned by RCN Northern Ireland to identify nurses’ experience of delivering care and treatment across a range of settings during the period April 2020 to March 2021. Not only was 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, but the timeframe also coincided with a major public health crisis caused by COVID-19. This makes the nurses’ experiences even more significant as it provides a unique social history of nursing during a 21st Century global pandemic.
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17 Aug 2021
Just About to Graduate
Publication Code : 009 800This booklet is a helpful guide for nursing students about to graduate and embark on their nursing career. It contains information on getting on the NMC register, preceptorship, revalidation and how the RCN can support members.
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27 Jul 2021
Catheter Care
Publication Code : 009 915Publication aiming to encourage widespread adoption of the National Occupational Standards across all NHS and independent health care sectors, by enabling a full understanding of the standards and providing quality care for patients. This edition replaces 007 313 This publication is supported by B. Braun, BD Medical, Coloplast and Wellspect.
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27 Jul 2021
Why you don’t always need gloves when giving vaccines poster
Publication Code : 009 898Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect you from harm. When giving vaccines, you must assess your risk of harm and decide whether gloves are needed once you’ve reduced risks through good hand hygiene. Here’s our advice.
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20 Jul 2021
Traction Principles and Application
Publication Code : 009 816This updated guidance provides information on applying traction and caring for patients safely whilst traction remains in place. It also reflects the variation in the application of traction across the UK.
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8 Jul 2021
Managing Childhood Immunisation Clinics
Publication Code : 009 860This best practice resource provides a practical checklist to support general practice nurses in managing a childhood vaccine and immunisation clinic.
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30 Jun 2021
Children and Young People’s Cardiac Nursing
Publication Code : 009 580This publication provides optimum standards for the nursing care of infants, children and young people with congenital heart disease. It includes recommendations for education and training, underpinned by competency frameworks and career pathways.
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28 Jun 2021
Students: Thinking about your career
Publication Code : 009 793A helpful guide for nursing students when thinking about their future career.
