Oct 1, 2024 · The health and social care secretary, Wes Streeting, wrote to the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) to formally start the process of gathering evidence to inform its recommendations on pay for nurses and other Agenda for Change staff next year.

Nov 18, 2024 · Introduction. The full blood count (FBC) is one of the most requested tests in healthcare, providing important information about the types and numbers of cells in the blood, such as red blood cells (RBCs) (erythrocytes), white blood cells (WBCs) (leukocytes) and platelets (thrombocytes).Interpreting the FBC is fundamental to clinical practice, as abnormalities can signify diverse underlying ...

Mar 4, 2024 · Abstract. Good history taking is a vital component of patient assessment and high-quality care. This second article in our assessment and interpretation series for advanced nurse or midwife practitioners shows how a systematic approach to taking a history, combined with asking patients about their ideas, concerns and expectations, gives a thorough understanding of patients’ complaints and ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Box 1. Case study: verification of death and good practice. Peter Smith, aged 78, had been admitted to hospital for an acute chest infection. He had a last medical history of bronchiectasis, heart failure and a recent diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy.

Sep 16, 2011 · Abstract. Goldsmith J (2011) The NMC code: conduct, performance and ethics. Nursing Times; 107: 37, early online publication. The Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives is a set of key principles that should underpin the practice of all nurses and midwives, and remind them of their professional responsibilities. It is not just a tool used in fitness-to ...

Jun 1, 2015 · Abstract. Reflective practice is necessary in nursing as the job carries with it a high emotional cost and the difficulties and uncertainties that nurses encounter in their daily work - particularly in the current NHS, which is highly pressured.

Jan 23, 2023 · Each kidney is surrounded by three main layers. From outermost to innermost, the layers are as follows: Renal fascia – a thin layer of connective tissue that attaches the kidney to surrounding tissue, including that of the abdominal wall, providing structural support;

Dec 23, 2024 · The body obtains electrolytes from food and fluids. Normal target ranges for electrolytes are narrow, and slight abnormalities can devastate bodily functions (Ernstmeyer and Christman, 2021).

Aug 31, 2015 · Introduction. Cells require a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients, and must continuously remove waste products such as carbon dioxide. It is the function of the circulatory system to transport nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, waste metabolites and hormones throughout the body.

Nov 9, 2000 · Citation: Jones V, Milton T (2000) When and how to use iodine dressings.Nursing Times; 96: 45, 2.. Authors Vanessa Jones is education director; Tanya Milton is research nurse; both at the Wound Healing Research Unit, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.