Looks at the importance of effective communication both in leadership and patient care. Covers different forms of communication and some practical ways to improve team members' communication skills.
'Genomics is already used in many areas of nursing. Find out how to stay up to date with developments
Genomics plays a part in many aspects of healthcare and is used to guide a range of health-related decisions – as such, nurses are expected to have some knowledge of it. NHS England’s Genomics Education Programme describes the field as the study of an organism’s entire genetic material, which for humans is made up of DNA.' Genomics is already used in many areas of nursing. Find out how to stay up to date with developments
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Looks at what makes a bad boss; how to start constructive conversations and where to get help and support. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Discusses the benefits of creating a career plan. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In this article, Iwan Dowie discusses the role of the community nurse in relation to safeguarding. The key principles of safeguarding are discussed, and how the community nurse can approach various incidences where they feel their patients may be at risk.
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Using a case study approach, the authors describe the support available, spanning health and social care and third sector organisations. They discuss how this support can enable people with dementia and their carers to maintain wellbeing and cope with the impact of dementia.
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The role of digital technology in the delivery of patient care was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic when remote triage and consultations became part of everyday practice in healthcare settings. Yet despite growing evidence that a digitally literate nursing workforce can support and enhance patient safety and outcomes, many nurses report a reluctance to engage in the use of digital technology.
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Evidence-based practice is vital to nursing, and health and social care, but research suggests it is less widespread than it should be. One reason may be that front-line practitioners do not always have the support, time and knowledge to search for and review evidence.
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Leaving the nursing profession can cause some people to have a sense of lost identity. Find out how you can plan ahead, emotionally and practically, and also work toward a new purpose
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