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WEBWorkplace pressures driving rise in nurses experiencing suicidal thoughts. Petition launches demanding ‘a school nurse in every school’. Get nursing news and information from Nursing In Practice, including features and clinical articles, as …
How to reflect on your practice for revalidation
WEBJan 29, 2019 · Reflection is the process of making sense of an experience in order to learn and improve as a practitioner. 1 Often, we reflect as part of our everyday practice without being aware that we are doing it – for example, on the way home from work. Using reflection within health and social care has benefits for patients and the profession.
The effective mentor and supervisor | Nursing in Practice
WEBDec 22, 2021 · Effective mentoring and supervision. Success in mentoring and supervision depends on enthusiasm, adequate preparation, time, and organisational support. Attributes of an effective mentor include: Communication skills and active listening. Preparation for the role: NMC practice assessor or practice supervisor.
The basics of clinical supervision | Nursing in Practice
WEBJun 21, 2013 · The main functions of clinical supervision can be categorised utilising Proctors’ model12,13 as follows: Normative: reviewing, maintaining and developing standards of care in relation to safety, ethics and quality practice. Formative: developing professional knowledge and skills and embrace the concept of …
Hydrocolloid dressings: the essential guide - Nursing in Practice
WEBSep 1, 2004 · Hydrocolloid dressings contain a gel-forming agent that has been applied to a carrier backing, such as a foam or film, to form a wafer that can be directly applied to a wound. The gel-forming agent will vary between products but is likely to include ingredients such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose or gelatine.
Skin assessment and the language of dermatology
WEBJulie Van Onselen. 10 Feb 2016. Key skin assessment and language of dermatology learning points: – A holistic skin assessment should include physical examination and individual assessment of psychological and social effects. – The language of dermatology is terminology that should be used when describing skin eruptions or lesions.
Effective wound care - Nursing in Practice
WEBGuest et al (2015) 1 estimated the annual NHS cost of managing wounds to be £4.5-£5.1bn, after adjustment for comorbidities, with two-thirds of the cost incurred in the community and the rest in secondary care (2013/14 prices). The same study estimated that 2.2 million wounds were managed by the NHS in 2012/2013 and highlighted the excessive ...
How to train as a general practice nurse | Nursing in Practice
WEBJul 9, 2020 · A guide on how to train as a general practice nurse and build a career in primary care. At such a crucial and unprecedented time for health and social care, the current focus has been on the secondary care responses to Covid-19.However, behind the scenes, primary, community and care home nursing teams have worked at pace to respond collaboratively to the current increased demand on their services.
How to become…an advanced nurse practitioner - Nursing in …
WEBUnderstand the framework in your part of the UK and keep an eye on national developments. Discuss the need for an ANP role in your practice. Identify appropriate, good-quality clinical supervision and how this can be delivered in practice. Identify any requirements or guidance about advanced practice in your area.
How the practice nurse role has evolved | Nursing in Practice
WEBDec 17, 2019 · The changes in practice nursing have been immense. Now the studying never stops and the role is more holistic, covering everything in some chronic disease areas from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up. The non-medical prescribing qualifications has enabled nurses to take a lead in many areas. When QOF …