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Understanding Aseptic Technique
Aseptic technique is recognised as an essential component of all infection prevention programmes but terminology used to define it varies. This publication is an RCN investigation into clinical views to guide the practice of aseptic technique. BD have funded this report. BD has had no influence on, ...
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
A Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses
This publication provides a competency and role development framework for rheumatology practitioners in clinical practice (most commonly called rheumatology nurse specialists). The role of the rheumatology nurse specialist is highly complex and may include roles in paediatric nursing, research, adva...
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Building a Better Future for Nursing: RCN members have their say
This report details the findings of the Building a Better Future survey which was open to all RCN members from May to June 2020. It explores data from the survey, including initial comparisons between different settings and experiences during the pandemic and includes details on the RCN’s plans for ...
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Maintaining skin health when using PPE
Guidance and advice for RCN members on maintaining skin health when using personal protective equipment. In collaboration with Molnlycke and SC Johnson Professional.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Library and Archive Service review of the year 2019
This review covers the work of the RCN’s Library and Archive Service during 2019 – from events and exhibitions to social media activity and collections development, it showcases the wide variety of work undertaken by our library teams.
Updated: 15 January 2022 -
A Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses: evaluation documents
These documents should be used in conjunction with the first edition of the RCN’s Competency Framework for Rheumatology Nurses (2020) as guidance, and include advice on the assessment process and on providing evidence.
Updated: 9 January 2022 -
Joint union letter to the Secretary of State on student debt and the COVID-19 pandemic
An open letter to the Secretary of State on student debt and the COVID-19 pandemic, from the Royal College of Nursing, the Royal College of Midwives, Unison and the National Union of Students.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Independent Investigation into the Royal College of Nursing's 2020 Presidential Election
A review of the RCN 2020 Presidential election by Simon Cheetham QC. This document considers the circumstances surrounding the 2020 Presidential election and whether the actions taken and decisions made were in accordance with the Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, the existing...
Updated: 5 July 2021 -
Fair Care for Trans and Non-binary People
*** RESOURCE CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW*** This resource is designed to help nursing staff respond to the needs of service users who identify as trans or non-binary, in both the NHS and independent sectors.
Updated: 15 August 2023 -
End-of-day statement
In an end-of-day statement, RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Pat Cullen, said: “Today will be a turning point in the campaign for fair nursing pay. At the end of it, ministers find themselves under fresh pressure from unexpected places - their own MPs, NHS leaders and a former chair of the ...
Updated: 15 May 2023