What are Compassion in Practice and the 6Cs of nursing?
Feb 14, 2022 · Background. Compassion in Practice: Nursing, Midwifery and Care Staff Our Vision and Strategy was a policy document published by NHS England in December 2012.. It was developed by Jane Cummings, then chief nursing officer for England, and Viv Bennett, director of nursing at the Department of Health and lead nurse at Public Health England.
How to calculate drug doses and infusion rates accurately
Oct 16, 2017 · Miscalculating doses is a common source of drug errors. This article explains how to calculate drug doses and highlights common errors. After reading it, you can undertake the Nursing Times learning unit Drug Calculations in Practice, which includes clinical scenarios to test your knowledge
Performing an A-G patient assessment: a step-by-step guide
Jan 6, 2020 · The A-G method is a systematic and structured approach to patient assessment useful both in daily nursing practice and emergency situations. This article provides a step-by-step description of the method
Urinalysis: how to interpret results - Nursing Times
Jun 7, 2016 · Introduction. Urine testing or urinalysis is a valuable tool to screen an patient and diagnose their health status. It provides valuable information about hydration, renal and urinary tracts, liver disease, diabetes mellitus and urinary-tract infections.Urine is formed in the kidneys and, through glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion, is how the body …
Informed consent 1: legal basis and implications for practice
May 21, 2018 · For the purpose of this article, person-centred care is defined as the “approach to care that places the person at the centre of their own care.Individuals are supported, facilitated and enabled to contribute to their care through shared decision making, equality of communication and mutual respect” (Mitchell and Agnelli, 2015). Person-centred care implies the centrality of …
Realising the benefits of reflective practice - Nursing Times
Jun 1, 2015 · Abstract. Reflective practice is necessary in nursing as the job carries with it a high emotional cost and the difficulties and uncertainties that nurses encounter in their daily work - particularly in the current NHS, which is highly pressured.
Communication skills 3: non-verbal communication - Nursing Times
Jan 15, 2018 · Abstract. It is impossible not to communicate in an interaction, and non-verbal communication can sometimes be more powerful than words. Our body language may betray what we really think or feel, but it can also be used as a positive tool by nurses to reinforce the spoken word and help you understand how a patient really feels.
How to measure capillary refill time in patients who are acutely ill
Jul 20, 2020 · The normal CRT is <2 seconds; a CRT of >2 seconds suggests poor peripheral perfusion and may be an early sign of shock (Hernández et al, 2020).However, several other factors can cause a prolonged CRT, including:
The NMC code: conduct, performance and ethics | Nursing Times
Sep 16, 2011 · Abstract. Goldsmith J (2011) The NMC code: conduct, performance and ethics. Nursing Times; 107: 37, early online publication. The Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives is a set of key principles that should underpin the practice of all nurses and midwives, and remind them of their professional responsibilities. It is not just a …
Communication skills 1: benefits of effective ... - Nursing Times
Nov 20, 2017 · Introduction. It is estimated that the cost of poor communication to the NHS is over £1bn per year, and can lead to poor adherence to medication regimens, repeat visits to clinics, disputes and ultimately litigation (McDonald, 2016).