RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’
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<p>There has been a significant increase in the choice of agents to control blood glucose levels recently.
<p>The article discusses the pharmacology of oral bronchodilators and their role in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
<p>This two-part article, the fourth in a series on pain, explores the four main divisions of pharmacology: pharmacodynamics–what the medicine does to the body; pharmacoki
<p>This article discusses the findings of a multi-hospital satisfaction survey of men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer.
<p>This article, the third in a series of articles written by pain nurse specialists, explains the underlying physiology of pain.
<p>This article outlines the nursing assessment of urinary incontinence, and describes both conservative management of individuals with incontinence and common pharmacolog
<p>This article, the second in a series of articles on pain, describes the importance of pain assessment.
<p>This article examines infection control issues relating to tuberculosis (TB) in acute and community settings.
<p>Decision making is a fundamental skill required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for entry to the nurse register.
<p>PAIN IS A COMPLEX phenomenon.
<p>This article, the first in a series written by pain nurse specialists, provides an overview of the nature, causes and structured management of acute, chronic and neurop
<p>Sexuality is a fundamental aspect of being human.
<p>Many patients admitted to hospital will require a vascular access device (VAD). Insertion of VADs is often viewed as a routine procedure, with little attention given to the importance of appropriate securement and dressing and how these factors can affect patient outcomes.
<p>This article investigates the factors that have shaped the role and work experiences of ward sisters and charge nurses.
<p>People with learning disabilities have greater health needs than the general population, and annual health checks for this group are advocated.
<p>People with learning disabilities have greater health needs than the general population, and annual health checks for this group are advocated.
<p>The transfusion of components made from human blood carries a small risk to the recipient. Pre-operative preparation, ensuring that the patient is not anaemic before surgery, is important to ensure that blood is not transfused unnecessarily.
<p>This article discusses needlestick injuries in relation to the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the healthcare setting. The article explores the use of oral anticoagulants for the prevention of VTE.
