Unifying messages on AMR
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY working group has been formed to examine how communications to professionals on the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) might be unified and improved. Agreement for the new working group was reached at a cross-professional debate on AMR hosted by the Bella Moss Foundation (BMF) at the Royal Veterinary College in London on October 26. The meeting brought together representatives from the RCVS, the BVA, the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate with colleagues from the British Medical Association, ...
Source: Veterinary Record - November 10, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: News section Source Type: research
A review of safe ‐staffing models and their applicability to care homes
Presently, there are a range of evidence‐based staffing tools that have been used to inform nursing, midwifery and health care capacity. These tools are designed to be used with professional judgement and include frameworks such as Rhys Hearn, the National Services Scotland Care Home Staffing Project, a variety of Royal College of Nursing Tool Kits including the Older People in Hospital's tool and the only National Institute of Clinical Excellence approved safe‐staffing tool, Shelford's Safer Nursing Tool. These safe‐staffing tools are used to score a patient's or resident's level of dependency across a number of dom...
Source: Journal of Nursing Management - October 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Gary Mitchell, Carol Cousins, Ruth Burrows, Gary Cousins Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
A Race to the Polls: One in 45
NEARLY 30 YEARS AGO Trevor Clay, a British nurse and former General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, wrote: “Nursing is a remarkably insular profession, which has taken little heed of the great social, political and economic forces that have shaped and surrounded its practice… We are sometimes guilty of not taking time to lift our heads from the bedside to look at what is happening around us.”1 Does this perception resonate? The fact remains, nurses actively practicing in health care today are working in an environment that is largely regulated by state and federal law, as well as regu latory agencies suc...
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - September 23, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Theresa Clifford Tags: The Back Page Source Type: research
Preoperative fasting for elective surgery in a regional hospital in Oman.
CONCLUSION: Most of the patients fasted from food and fluids for more than the time recommended by the American Society of Anaesthesiologists, the Royal College of Nursing, the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland and the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Excessive fasting could lead to discomfort and possible morbidity in surgical patients. The surgical team needs to collaborate to reduce the fasting time by revising the operative list.
PMID: 27467645 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: British Journal of Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Nursing - July 27, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Abdullah Al Maqbali M Tags: Br J Nurs Source Type: research
Ensuring optimal health care for LGBT patients.
Abstract
Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a Royal College of Nursing policy that highlights the complexities of providing high-quality and non-discriminatory health care.
PMID: 27409790 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: British Journal of Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Nursing - July 13, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Glasper A Tags: Br J Nurs Source Type: research
A century of service: the contribution of the RCN to the nursing profession.
Abstract
Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses how the Royal College of Nursing has helped support the fledgling nursing profession since before registration was achieved in 1919.
PMID: 27172497 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: British Journal of Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Nursing - May 11, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Glasper A Tags: Br J Nurs Source Type: research
Indwelling urinary catheterisation: what is best practice?
This article will look how these guidelines influence practice and also look at new innovations in catheter care.
PMID: 27172507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: British Journal of Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Nursing - May 11, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Yates A Tags: Br J Nurs Source Type: research
The Royal College of Nursing: a century of dedication to nurses and patients.
Abstract
Janet Davies, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing, reflects on the RCN's achievements since its foundation in 1916, and looks ahead to the challenges the nursing profession faces in 2016 and beyond.
PMID: 26911169 [PubMed - in process] (Source: British Journal of Nursing)
Source: British Journal of Nursing - February 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Davies J Tags: Br J Nurs Source Type: research
A one-year practice-based learning programme for new general practice nurses in Scotland: evaluation of the pilot.
Authors: Wakeling J, Ferguson J, Kennedy S
Abstract
This paper summarises the evaluation of a pilot programme introduced by NHS Education for Scotland to provide education and skills training for nurses new to general practice. The programme was developed through extensive consultation with existing general practice nurses and was educationally accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Nursing in 2013. Twelve nurses embarked upon the programme 2012-2013 and nine completed it. The programme was extensively evaluated through questionnaires (with supervisors, practice s...
Source: Education for Primary Care - February 11, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Educ Prim Care Source Type: research
Developing nursing leadership in social media.
CONCLUSION: Social media and formal nursing leadership do not have to be against each other, but they can work in harmony as both formal and online leadership possess skills that are transferable. If used wisely social media has the potential to become a tool for modern nurse leadership.
PMID: 26732537 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Adv Data)
Source: Adv Data - January 6, 2016 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Moorley C, Chinn T Tags: J Adv Nurs Source Type: research
Developing nursing leadership in social media
ConclusionSocial media and formal nursing leadership do not have to be against each other, but they can work in harmony as both formal and online leadership possess skills that are transferable. If used wisely social media has the potential to become a tool for modern nurse leadership. (Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing)
Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing - January 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Calvin Moorley, Teresa Chinn Tags: Discussion Paper Source Type: research
Enabling hospital staff to care for people with dementia.
Abstract
This is the fourth and final article in a short series that presents case study examples of the positive work achieved by trusts who participated in the Royal College of Nursing's development programme to improve dementia care in acute hospitals. Dementia training in hospitals is often inadequate and staff do not always have sufficient knowledge of dementia to provide appropriate care. It can also be difficult for them to identify when patients with dementia are in pain, especially when their communication skills deteriorate. The case studies presented illustrate how two NHS trusts have worked to ...
Source: Nursing Older People - November 26, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Bray J, Evans S, Bruce M, Carter C, Brooker D, Milosevic S, Thompson R, Woods C Tags: Nurs Older People Source Type: research
Recommended frequency of ABPI review for patients wearing compression hosiery.
Abstract
This paper is a sequel to the article 'How often should patients in compression have ABPI recorded?' ( Furlong, 2013 ). Monitoring ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) is essential, especially in those patients wearing compression hosiery, as it can change over time ( Simon et al, 1994 ; Pankhurst, 2004 ), particularly in the presence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Leg ulceration caused by venous disease requires graduated compression ( Wounds UK, 2002 ; Anderson, 2008). Once healed, compression hosiery is required to help prevent ulcer recurrence ( Vandongen and Stacey, 2000 ). The Royal C...
Source: British Journal of Nursing - November 11, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Furlong W Tags: Br J Nurs Source Type: research
Improving the hospital environment for people with dementia.
This article is the third in a series presenting examples of the positive work achieved by trusts who participated in the Royal College of Nursing's development programme to improve dementia care in acute hospitals. The hospital environment is often disorientating for people with dementia and can be particularly distressing when a patient is admitted in an emergency. Subsequent ward moves can also be disruptive and confusing, especially if they take place out of hours. Two NHS trusts aimed to improve the experience for patients with dementia by addressing the physical environment along with practical aspects of care provis...
Source: Nursing Older People - October 29, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Bray J, Evans S, Bruce M, Carter C, Brooker D, Milosevic S, Thompson R, Longden J, Robinson J Tags: Nurs Older People Source Type: research
Improving activity and engagement for patients with dementia.
Abstract
This is the second in a short series that presents case study examples of the positive work achieved by trusts that participated in the Royal College of Nursing's development programme to improve dementia care in acute hospitals. Staff often think that there is insufficient time to get to know patients and carers, especially with large and challenging workloads. Combined with a lack of activities and stimulation for patients with dementia in hospital, this can result in poor engagement and a disconnect between staff and patients. To improve these relationships and give staff more time with patient...
Source: Nursing Older People - September 26, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Bray J, Evans S, Bruce M, Carter C, Brooker D, Milosevic S, Thompson R, Hutt L Tags: Nurs Older People Source Type: research
