Policy briefing

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How nurses can implement changes to the RCUK process for end of life decision-making

01 Oct 2020
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Picture shows two medics in discussion. Lack of personal protective equipment allows nurses to take a decision to protect themselves, RCN guidance says.

The implications for nurses of RCN guidance on care provision and inade

23 Apr 2020
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Nurses meeting to discuss and reflect following a difficult situation

The RCN has issued guidance on how to discuss and reflect on challengin

19 Aug 2019
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nurse prepares a catheter for insertion

RCN updates its guidance on using catheters and how to minimise associated risks

02 Jun 2019
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Glove awareness week
RCN Glove Awareness week stresses correct use of gloves and how nurses can protect their skin
24 Apr 2019
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Guidance aims to help judge how and when to use instant messaging in acute clinical settings
10 Dec 2018
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RCN sets out competencies for healthcare staff in relation to adult safeguarding

08 Nov 2018
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Guidelines to help hospitals with workforce planning and staff deployme

02 Aug 2018
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence identifies the priority areas f

11 Jun 2018
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New guidelines from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence cover organisin

31 May 2018
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The RCN has updated its peer support service guide for staff affec

16 Mar 2018
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In December 2017, the Royal College of Physicians updated the National

27 Feb 2018

Read our policy briefing on new guidance for helping in the immediate aftermath when people are injured in an acid attack.

01 Oct 2017

The latest policy on complaints and what it means for healthcare professionals.

26 Sep 2017

In July, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence issued draft guidance on the service delivery and organisation of emergency and acute medical care.

14 Aug 2017

The RCN has published a pocket guide on domestic abuse covering all four areas in the UK.

27 Jun 2017

Helping nurses provide the best care possible is at the heart of new guidance on professionalism from the Nursing and Midwifery Council and chief nursing officers from across the UK.

25 May 2017

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