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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18 Sep 2024
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Early Pregnancy Care
Publication Code : 011 652This updated publication outlines the key skills and knowledge required to develop the role of a specialist nurse/midwife in early pregnancy care.
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16 Sep 2024
Multiple Births Midwife Standard
Publication Code : 011 681Midwives have an essential role to play in delivering and co-ordinating care for women, partners and families, who are experiencing a multiple pregnancy. These standards are 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 in the standards.
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11 Sep 2024
RCN Position Statement on Nursing Associates (NAs) Training in Cervical Screening
Publication Code : 011 651The RCN recognises that nursing associates (NAs) carry out cervical screening, in line with national standards. Service and education providers should be confident that appropriate and relevant training and supervision is in place.
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11 Sep 2024
RCN Library and Archive Service Review of the Year 2023
Publication Code : 011 784This review covers the work of the RCN’s Library and Archive Service during 2023 – from events and exhibitions to marketing and social media activity and collections development, it showcases the wide variety of work undertaken by the library teams.
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10 Sep 2024
Understanding the factors underpinning suicidal ideation amongst the UK nursing workforce from 2022 to 2024
Publication Code : 011 781Nursing is vital to the health and care system, providing care and support to patients, service users and their families. However, it is essential to acknowledge that registered nurses themselves can face significant challenges, some of which can adversely affect their mental health, including thoughts of suicide. This report explores the prevalence of this issue and its impact. The report recognises that suicidal ideation is complex and that talking about causality is something to be avoided. If you need support, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123, or you can find useful guidance on the RCN’s website: Counselling service | 51Âþ» (rcn.org.uk). You can also contact your Employee Assistance Programme. In an emergency, contact 999.
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9 Sep 2024
Bladder and Bowel Care in Childbirth
Publication Code : 011 674Bladder and bowel care during childbirth is a critical part of maternity care, as the consequences can have short and long-term consequences for the woman and her family. This updated guidance provides information about bladder and bowel care throughout pregnancy, labour and into the postnatal period.
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4 Sep 2024
Sexual and Reproductive Health Competency Framework for Women Cared for in Prison
Publication Code : 011 557This competencies framework has been developed for nurses, midwives, and those supporting nursing teams, who provide sexual and reproductive health care to women in prison. It takes account of nursing teams who may have limited experience caring for pregnant women.
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28 Aug 2024
Annual General Meeting 2024: Questions and responses
Publication Code : 011 786This document includes questions asked at the 51Âþ»â€™s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), as well as responses provided at the meeting, together with supplementary information where helpful. It also includes responses to questions which were received before, during, and after the AGM, and which were not answered at the meeting itself. Questions are grouped by topic.
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26 Aug 2024
Without a safety net
Publication Code : 011 752The cost-of-living crisis has had devastating consequences for nursing staff up and down the country and is exacerbated by more than a decade of real-terms pay cuts to NHS wages. The NHS is a national service, but its staff could not be more international. Without direct action, we are risking a mass exodus of international nursing staff.
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15 Aug 2024
Join the 51Âþ» campaigning booklet
Publication Code : 011 434When you join the RCN, you become part of the UK’s largest nursing community that works together to improve the experiences of our members and the people they care for. Joining the RCN not only gives you a great opportunity to become a campaigner, but the skills you develop will help you in your professional role. This updated booklet details ways of getting more involved and helping shape the nursing profession, whether you have a few minutes or a few hours a month to spare.
