History taking for advanced clinical practitioners: what should you …
Mar 4, 2024 · Abstract. Good history taking is a vital component of patient assessment and high-quality care. This second article in our assessment and interpretation series for advanced …
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 …
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 …
Renal system 1: the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys
Jan 23, 2023 · Introduction. Along with the ureters, bladder and urethra, the kidneys form part of the wider urinary system (Fig 1), responsible primarily for the removal of waste products from …
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 …
The 6Cs - Nursing Times
The 6Cs latest news. Nursing times for peer-reviewed clinical research, clinical trials, nurse CPD, nursing ideas and practice innovation for all nurses.
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, …
Neurological assessment Part 2 - Nursing Times
Jul 15, 2008 · Click here for more articles in our Practical Procedures series.. Pupillary assessment is an important part of neurological assessment because changes in the size, …
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 …
Professional nurse advocates and the A-EQUIP model: key …
Jan 15, 2024 · Introduction. Much emphasis continues to be placed on the role of the professional nurse advocate (PNA) as an important factor in the drive to support and maintain the …