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Placing a cannula in a patient can be an uncomfortable procedure for them and it comes with what can be quite significant risks if not done competently. The literature to support the best approach for...
Previously called chemotherapy, SACT can be further classified as vesicant,...
Since 1988, World AIDS Day (1 December) has been an essential platform for raising awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, addressing its challenges and advocating for the rights and health of people...
In the UK, clinical placements are a significant source of practical experience and equip students with the skills required for nursing. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shortage of clinical...
This study aimed to describe the health literacy levels of people with COPD in a UK population in the Southampton/Hampshire area and explore the relationship between health literacy levels and COPD...
Allowing the patient to tell their story without interruption is crucial (Cappella and Street, 2024). This approach helps them share their concerns and feel heard. Begin the consultation with open...
A free revalidation portfolio and CPD resource for nurses and midwives.
Hard-to-heal wounds continue to pose challenges for patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems, with the prevalence of wounds increasing, causing a significant financial burden (Atkin...
We will never be able to stop the regular swathe of patient safety reports, policies, guidelines, recommendations etc – and nor should we. Health care is also everybody's business. We are all touched...
Executing an LPA means to create and register the instrument so that it becomes effective. The Mental Capacity Act 2005, section 9(2)(c), requires that at the time a person executes an LPA they are...
So, take a breath and let's talk about looking after you. Here are some things that I and my fellow students do to keep our mental and physical health on track (somewhat):.
In discussions with the NMC, the report's author, Lisa Plotkin, Head of Policy and Influence at the FNF, said that, despite their valuable AP experience, many IENMs face challenges in having their...
It is crucial to determine the cause of oedema because this will guide the management plan (Figure 1). Lymphoedema can be classified into primary and secondary forms. Table 1 describes the...
‘…localised injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear.’.
The causes of pressure injuries are multifactorial, and both external and internal factors can contribute to their development (Zaidi and Sharma, 2024)..
SSIs typically present with symptoms such as erythema, pain, discharge, and induration around the surgical incision, accompanied by localised signs of infection, including elevated body temperature,...
The body is capable of regenerating certain types of cells, such as epithelial cells, and this is considered to be the most effective method of healing because the regenerated tissue retains the same...
Nurses constitute the largest group of health professionals, they possess a diverse skill set and continue to be highly sought after in various settings, including hospitals and acute care, schools,...
For many students, numeracy is a source of anxiety. The concept of maths anxiety, a form of performance anxiety linked to negative emotional responses to mathematical tasks, has been widely documented...
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One of the issues expressed in service evaluations for mental health nursing students is that they perceive proficiencies to be easier to achieve for their peers on the adult nursing programme. Mental...
Building on this success, I was eager to explore what a specialised face-to-face response for our patients might look like. In 2017, using quality improvement (QI) methodology, I began conducting test...
Time-motion studies have been used in health care since 1914. They are a blended methodology of two approaches: one focusing on time and the other on motion. The aim of time-motion studies is to...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate staff confidence levels in delivering palliative and EoLC to patients following attendance at trust education. The secondary purpose was to explore whether...
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