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Professional considerations for nurse prescribers

30 June 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article considers the key professional responsibilities nurse and midwife prescribers are expected to fulfil to protect those in their care. While many of the...

Understanding the NMC code of conduct: a student perspective

31 August 2011

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The Code, published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2008), provides standards of performance and ethics for nurses and midwives, and is a means of...

Major talking point

07 June 2011

Nursing Standard

Feature

While mobile phone use is now an accepted part of everyday life, nurses using them in the course of their work need to be aware of the potential risks involved.

‘The nurse told my 85-year-old mother she was obnoxious’

20 February 2008

Nursing Standard

Feature

Experienced nurse Judith Allen was proud to be a nurse – at least she was before her elderly mother was admitted to hospital for the final time.

Keep older people safe

19 June 2007

Nursing Standard

Feature

It is estimated that more than half a million older people experience some form of abuse. A whole-profession response is needed to protect vulnerable people and stop...