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Communication skills 3: non-verbal communication - Nursing Times
Jan 15, 2018 · Abstract. It is impossible not to communicate in an interaction, and non-verbal communication can sometimes be more powerful than words. Our body language may betray what we really think or feel, but it can also be used as a positive tool by nurses to reinforce the spoken word and help you understand how a patient really feels.
Common catheter-associated complications and problems
References Getliffe K (2004) The effect of acidic maintenance solutions on catheter longevity.Nursing Times; 100: 16, 32-34. Getliffe K (2003) How to manage encrustation and blockage of Foley catheter.Nursing Times; 99: 29, 59. Loveday H et al (2014) epic3: national evidence based guidelines for preventing healthcare-associated infections in …
Communication skills 1: benefits of effective ... - Nursing Times
Nov 20, 2017 · Introduction. It is estimated that the cost of poor communication to the NHS is over £1bn per year, and can lead to poor adherence to medication regimens, repeat visits to clinics, disputes and ultimately litigation (McDonald, 2016).
Urinalysis: how to interpret results - Nursing Times
Jun 7, 2016 · Introduction. Urine testing or urinalysis is a valuable tool to screen an patient and diagnose their health status. It provides valuable information about hydration, renal and urinary tracts, liver disease, diabetes mellitus and urinary-tract infections.Urine is formed in the kidneys and, through glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion, is …
Nursing theories 3: nursing models | Nursing Times
Jan 8, 2018 · Citation: Chapman H (2018) Nursing theories 3: nursing models.Nursing Times [online]; 114: 1, 34.. Author: Hazel Chapman is postgraduate tutor, University of Chester. Scroll down to read the article or download a print-friendly PDF here; Click here to …
Nursing theories 1: person-centred care | Nursing Times
Oct 23, 2017 · Introduction. The underpinning theory that guides nursing practice can sometimes be forgotten in busy clinical environments. This article, the first in a six-part series providing a snapshot of nursing theories and their implications for practice, discusses person-centred care.
How to calculate drug doses and infusion rates accurately
Oct 16, 2017 · Miscalculating doses is a common source of drug errors. This article explains how to calculate drug doses and highlights common errors. After reading it, you can undertake the Nursing Times learning unit Drug Calculations in Practice, …
Realising the benefits of reflective practice - Nursing Times
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.
How to perform chest auscultation and interpret the findings
Jan 6, 2020 · The Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018) has included chest auscultation and interpretation of findings in the Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses, and student nurses now learn this skill as undergraduates.. To undertake a thorough assessment of the chest, including auscultation, it is essential to understand the anatomy and physiology of …