Antimicrobial resistance

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Learn more about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the role nursing has to play in supporting efforts to reduce the threat, and the work the RCN is doing through the development of a competency framework to support antimicrobial stewardship.

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Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will this resource give me?

information on the nursing and midwifery’s contribution to antimicrobial stewardship
how to use the competency framework
the RCN approach to AMR
the work the RCN is doing to support the education of nursing and healthcare professionals on the topic of AMR.

Resource last reviewed

9 Jun 2025

Resource lead

Rose Gallagher

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Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Infection Prevention and Control

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Skin Health Toolkit

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