ReSPECT form update: a more patient-centred focus for advance care planning
How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making
01 Oct 2020
Policy briefing
Obesity strategy: steps for tackling a public health crisis
The government’s plan to get the nation fit, protect against COVID-19 and ease strain on the NHS
08 Sep 2020
Pain management: how to safely resume services
Guidance says risks related to COVID-19 must be weighed before some interventions
13 Jul 2020
Rheumatology nursing: your guide to the new RCN competency framework
Skills and career framework aims to support the development of rheumatology nurse roles
07 May 2020
COVID-19: when you can refuse to treat a patient due to inadequate PPE
The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inadequate PPE
23 Apr 2020
Essential bowel care advice for nurses
RCN guidance advocates a proactive approach to bowel care
04 Nov 2019
Helping nurses to ‘defuse’ after difficult situations
The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challenging incidents at work
20 Aug 2019
Improving care for patients who have catheters
RCN updates its guidance on using catheters and how to minimise associated risks
03 Jun 2019
Correct use of gloves and how to protect your skin
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin
25 Apr 2019
New RCN position statement on termination of pregnancy
College responds after members support call for decriminalisation
13 Feb 2019
Instant messaging: guidance for NHS staff in hospital
Guidance aims to help judge how and when to use instant messaging in acute clinical settings
10 Dec 2018
Diabetes: recommendations for improving mental well-being
All-party group calls for clearer pathways to support individuals’ psychological needs
04 Dec 2018
NICE guidance on vaginal mesh surgery
'Non-surgical options for urinary incontinence and prolapse must be exhausted first...
16 Nov 2018
Advice on setting out of hours staffing levels for specialist palliative care
Guidance seeks to define the minimum nurse and doctor numbers required to maintain 24-hour...
20 Mar 2018
RCN guidance on reasonable adjustments for staff affected by disability
The RCN has updated its peer support service guide for staff affected by an impairment or...
16 Mar 2018
Support for men with cancer to keep working
A new guide, Working with Cancer, aims to support men to continue working after a diagnosis...
12 Mar 2018
Staff retention: employers advised to listen more to nurses
New guidance on staff retention from NHS Improvement encourages employers to listen to...
26 Jan 2018
New voluntary standards for general practice nurses
New voluntary standards on the education and practice of senior general practice nurses have...
04 Dec 2017