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Day Surgery for Children and Young People
This publication highlights the specific needs of children and young people undergoing day surgery, outlining pre- and post-operative aspects of care and preparation, parental involvement and facilitating discharge.
Updated: 24 December 2021 -
The UK Nursing Labour Market Review 2019
This report provides a review of the UK nursing labour market in 2019. It looks at recent data and trends for nursing staff working in the health sector across the UK and draws out differences, similarities and challenges across the four UK countries.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Corridor Care: Survey Results
This document records the findings of an online survey sent to 7,106 members of the RCN’s Emergency Care Association network exploring their experiences of corridor care.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
RCN Foundation Annual Report 2019
The RCN Foundation Annual Report and Financial Statements 1 January to 31 December 2019.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
An Act of Compassion
The story of the RCN Wales campaign for the first safe nursing staffing law in Europe.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
Fertility care and emotional wellbeing
This guidance has been developed as a resource for all health care professionals in all areas of fertility care and acknowledges the differences between emotional support and wellbeing, implications counselling and therapeutic counselling. The HFEA has supported the publication of this title.
Updated: 7 October 2021 -
Safe staffing handwashing guide
Safe staffing handwashing guide. We recommend laminating this poster if displaying in wet areas.
Updated: 4 February 2021 -
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