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Positive and proactive care
Nurses deal with practical, ethical and moral dilemmas of restriction and restraint. This new publication, emerging from a series of RCN roadshows in 2014-15, presents the opportunity to educate nurses and nursing staff about the impact of regularly being involved in restriction/restraint and the toll this takes on their psychological wellbeing.
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RCN Foundation Impact Report 2015
The RCN Foundation is an independent charity set up in 2010 to support nursing staff to improve the health and well-being of the public. Read the RCN Foundation's impact report for 2015.
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Caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans clients or patients
Lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans people (LGBT) may experience stigma, prejudice and unlawful behaviour both as patients and as colleagues. This booklet specifically looks at how nursing staff should deal with next of kin issues, for example, being sensitive, inclusive and challenging discriminatory attitudes, whilst also remaining mindful of the relevant legislation. Nursing staff need to respect a patient’s choice of nominated person and be aware of issues relating to confidentiality, access, information and documentation.
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Better Homes for Nurses
RCN London asked members about how the standard, cost and availability of housing affects them and the care they provide to London's patients. This booklet sets out the results and looks at ideas to better support nursing staff to live and work in London in the numbers needed.
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Building capacity to care and capability to treat
Consultation briefing provides a summary of the proposal for a new nursing associate role and will support members in formalising their views during the consultation process.
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RCN Northern Ireland Manifesto for the 2016 Northern Ireland Assembly elections
The health care priorities RCN Northern Ireland believes all political parties must address in the 2016 Northern Ireland Assembly elections.
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Human rights and nursing
Document sets out the RCN's position on nursing, health and human rights and also provides the legal and ethical background to the position.
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Annual report and accounts 2011-12
Annual report highlighting key areas and achievements in the RCN's work during the financial year 2011-12, and focuses on the contribution made by members and staff to deliver a better deal for nurses and for patients. The report reviews the year's events. Includes the Report of Council and the full financial accounts for the review period.
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Exhibition News
There are lots of opportunities to win prizes at Congress. Check out the competitions available.
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Council's report to members
Report detailing the work that has been completed over the last year on Congress 2011's agenda items.
