Nurses
Last updated: May 2026
Evidence-based resources
Organisations
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Royal College of Midwives (RCM) (Visit our O&G Toolkit for more Midwifery resources)
Library resources
The library has a range of resources and services available to Nursing staff and students.
Royal Marsden Manual
The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures is available for Trust staff and students to read in full online.
On a Trust computer, click the link in the start menu or the link below to get full, instant access.
On mobile or on a personal computer, log in using your NHS Athens account to access the full Manual.
Library moss wall
Breakout area and coffee machine
Study space
Library PCs and shelves
Library computers
The is located in the LE&D Hub, 1st floor, New Alderley House, and is accessible 24/7 via swipe access. The library is staffed Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Journals
Access all our journals online via BrowZine. Browse journal titles, access full texts, or save favourite journals and articles to your bookshelf. Click the link below to browse nursing journals – you can also filter by sub-category, such as oncology nursing.
Athens
A lot of resources are accessed using an NHS OpenAthens username and password. Athens accounts are free to set up and use – click the button below to register for an account. If you’ve previously had an Athens account at another trust, you can log in to update your details.
Books and e-books
The Library has a wide range of books and e-books covering all aspects of nursing, mentorship, revalidation, leadership, coaching, and much more. All East Cheshire NHS Trust staff and students on placement are able to join the library and borrow books. If you’re not sure where to start please speak to a member of library staff and we will be happy to help you.
Learning and development
- E-Learning for Healthcare: All nursing programmes.
- BMJ Learning: Nursing CPD courses – access courses that are accredited by most organisations, sign in with your NHS Athens account.
- RCN Learn: Education and development for the nursing workforce.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Videos
- RCN: How to undertake a literature search – the library also offers training on how to search for and critically appraise literature.
- Drug Calculations Quiz.
Resources for Nursing associates
- NHS England: Nursing associates
- NMC: We regulate nursing associates
The library has a lot of resources for those who are studying and library staff can provide one-to-one training on different study skills, including searching for literature and critical appraisal. For more information, visit the students toolkit or our training page at the links below.
Video: Making use of the library
Keep updated
The library produces a number of current awareness updates and bulletins. Visit the current awareness page to read the latest issue or to subscribe to receive updates. You can also subscribe to NHS England’s Nursing and Midwifery Matters bulletin.
Podcasts
- American Journal of Nursing: The AJN Podcast
- BMJ and RCNi: Evidence-Based Nursing Podcast