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Aim To conduct a scoping project to identify perceived barriers to UK nurse registration as experienced by internationally educated nurses work
The previous article in this series of 11, Facilitation of learning: part 1, reviewed learning theories and how they relate to clinical practice.
Non-specific chronic low back pain is an occupational hazard for nurses. It may result in persistent and disabling pain for some people.
Aim To demonstrate the benefits of collecting family history systematically to enhance the care provided to families living with dementia.
This article, the fourth in a series of 11, discusses the context for the facilitation of learning.
Self-harm is a public health issue that accounts for thousands of presentations at hospital each year.
Learning from adverse events and errors is important if systems and processes are to be improved and to minimise the likelihood of similar events in the fut
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is used to assess a person’s decision-making ability and to make a best interests decision where the individual lacks the capac
Aim: To examine the views of assistant practitioners and trainee assistant practitioners regarding experiences of practice in relation to the a
This article, the third in a series of 11, provides guidance to new and existing mentors and practice teachers to enable them to progress in their role and
Risk management for people with dementia has traditionally focused on preventing physical harm.
Accurate and considered wound assessment is essential to fulfil professional nursing requirements and ensure appropriate patient and wound management.
This article, the second in a series of 11, provides support and offers advice to new and existing mentors and practice teachers to enable them to progress in their role and develop a portfolio of evidence.
Spiritual care is an essential aspect of caring for people with dementia. It can improve their quality of life and give them the strength to cope with living with their condition.
Compassionate care is a priority in current healthcare policy. However, its definition is amorphous, leading to difficulties standardising it in practice. This article discusses how nursing theory is central to the delivery of compassionate care.
Dementia is a life-limiting condition that is largely a disease of ageing. However, older people in general, and older people with dementia in particular, have not always had equal access to effective palliative and end of life care.
This is the first article in a series of 11 that will offer guidance to new and existing mentors and practice teachers to enable them to develop in their role and help them to gather a portfolio of evidence that meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Standards to S
Aim To present a narrative review of the empirical literature on the use of horticultural therapy in dementia care.
