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Subcutaneous infusions

11 November 2008

Nursing Standard

Learning zone assessment

As a staff nurse on an acute medical ward I encounter patients who, for various reasons, are disinclined to drink fluids. Some patients will have had a stroke...

I have a newfound empathy and admiration for patients

29 November 2006

Nursing Standard

Letter

I was absent from work for several weeks recently because I had persistent sinusitis. This is a painful condition, which can be prolonged and depressing. It is not...

No room for ‘naughty nurses’ in a dignified profession

02 January 2007

Nursing Standard

Letter

I read in disbelief that two nurses had posed for a Sun calendar (news December 6). I have a question for the nurses who posed for these photographs: how can you...

Venepuncture

03 October 2006

Nursing Standard

Learning zone assessment

On returning to nursing after a career break, one of the more challenging new skills I had to acquire was venepuncture. I undertook a venepuncture study day, but...

We could learn lessons from Dutch hospitals about infection control

24 October 2007

Nursing Standard

Letter

The government’s proposals on tackling meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) involving ‘deep cleaning’ and more matrons may be a step in the right...

Type 2 diabetes

15 June 2011

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

It is important that nurses enable patients with diabetes to manage their symptoms, empowering individuals to prevent long-term complications and helping reduce...

Healthy ageing

04 January 2012

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

Working as a nurse in acute medicine, I encounter patients daily who exhibit signs of undernourishment. The article highlighted the importance of lifestyle factors...

Older people deserve registered nurses

12 December 2006

Nursing Standard

Letter

I was saddened to read in Hazel Heath’s article that care home owners are considering replacing registered nurses (RNs) with more affordable assistants (features...

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