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Nursing Times launches new CPD learning unit on mental health. Knowing the key differences in symptoms of depression, delirium, and dementia. Falls in later life should not be treated as inevitable. Type 2 diabetes: prevention, diagnosis and management. Common causes and classifications of constipation: a must-read learning unit for nurses.
How to calculate drug doses and infusion rates accurately
Oct 16, 2017 · To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide by 100; 1ml of 1% lidocaine contains 10mg per ml. You can apply the same calculation to 0.5% lidocaine: 0.5% lidocaine contains 500mg of lidocaine in 100ml; To find the number of milligrams in a millilitre you need to divide 500mg by 100;
What are Compassion in Practice and the 6Cs of nursing?
Feb 14, 2022 · The strategy, which was not directly backed with government funding, was underpinned by six fundamental values designed to support professionals and care staff to deliver excellent care. The values were care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment, and became commonly referred to as the “6Cs of nursing”.
Essential critical care skills 1: what is critical care nursing?
Oct 18, 2021 · A holistic view of the patient – which takes into account physical and psychosocial matters – is vital, as is supporting families. Essential critical care skills 2: assessing the patient. Essential critical care skills 3: arterial line care. Essential critical care skills 4: airway assessment and management.
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 …
Communication skills 1: benefits of effective ... - Nursing Times
Nov 20, 2017 · It can boost nurses’ self-confidence and job satisfaction, as well as reduce workplace stress. It is important to reflect on how you communicate and work at improving any weak areas. Communication skills 2: overcoming the barriers to effective communication. Communication 4: the influence of appearance and environment.
What is clinical supervision and how can it be delivered in ...
Jan 17, 2022 · Clinical supervision is a formal process of professional support, reflection and learning that contributes to individual development. All nurses work with people who are likely to be in physical and/or psychological pain – this can create a demand and put pressure on nurses that can be both testing and cumulative.
Communication skills 3: non-verbal communication - Nursing Times
Jan 15, 2018 · It is important to reflect on verbal and non-verbal communication skills and how these affect relationships with patients. Communication skills 1: benefits of effective communication for patients. Communication skills 2: overcoming the barriers to effective communication. Communication 4: the influence of appearance and environment.
Rectal drug administration in adults: how, when, why
Feb 22, 2016 · This article explains how the rectal route functions in drug absorption, clarifies when this route is appropriate to use and outlines the steps nurses should follow to prepare patients adequately and safely to carry out the procedure. Citation: Lowry M (2016) Rectal drug administration in adults: how, when, why. Nursing Times; 112: 8, 12-14.
Good leadership in nursing: what is the most effective ...
Jul 17, 2017 · Nurse leadership is in truth a pragmatic blend of theory and evidence, adapted to the local circumstances, flexible enough to respond to the reactions of the team, and agile enough to deal with the unexpected. Box 2. Four key skills of nurse leaders. Monitoring and calibrating the team’s workload.