RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’
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<p>Sexual health is a holistic concept which encompasses much more than the prevention of infections and unwanted pregnancy.
<p>Blood pressure and body temperature measurements need to be accurate for correct diagnosis and monitoring.
<p>Aim To explore how nursing students perceive the role of academic education in enabling them to understand factors that can influence the relationship between nurses an
<p>This article reports on the findings of a literature review exploring the psychological impact of malignant melanoma on patients, from diagnosis to follow up.
<p>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation success rates have not changed in 30 years.
<p>This article describes an initiative pioneered by the Met Office which uses weekly weather forecasts to enable the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outreach
<p> Aim To compare the clinical practice experiences of seconded healthcare assistants (HCAs) with four major socialisation concepts.</p> <p> Method The sample
<p>This article examines the experiences of an older patient with constipation to illustrate the importance of thorough assessment.
<p>This article describes a pilot project that aimed to enhance the care of older people who dialled 999 but did not require hospital admission.
<p>This article is aimed at nurses who are embarking on their first research project in the NHS, irrespective of whether the participants are members of staff, patients, c
<p>This article discusses good skin care in relation to the management of incontinence.
<p>This article aims to reintroduce readers to biologically based and tissue-engineered wound management products.
<p>This article describes the role of insulin therapy in the management of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It outlines the different types of insulin available, insulin regimens and the key role of nurses in patient education.</p>
<p>This article discusses the findings of an audit to assess the improved outcomes of a systematic approach to training nurses working in an emergency assessment area (EAA) to conduct dysphagia screening for patients who have had a stroke.
<p>Returning to study can be a stressful time for many students. In this article the authors consider ways in which studying at a university may differ from previous study experiences and explore how students can make best use of library and other resources.
<p>This article examines the application of health psychology models to sexual health promotion.
<p>This article explores the development of a foundation apprenticeship in care at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The benefits for recruitment and development of the workforce are discussed.</p>
<p>This article assesses the suitability of inhaler devices for patients with asthma according to their individual needs. Three main types of inhalers are discussed: pressurised metered dose inhalers, breath-actuated inhalers and dry powder inhalers.
