Nursing times
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This paper reviews the requirement for expert clinical decision-making in the role of nurse consultants. The aim is to gain a better understanding of this role by exploring the experiences and views of consultant practitioners. This is a summary of the paper: the full version can be accessed at nursingtimes.net.
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Every year in the UK road traffic incidents cause 320,000 injuries--40,000 of which are serious--and over 3,200 deaths. The public, patients and relatives expect nurses to be able to assist and provide first aid at the scene of any emergency. As a healthcare professional you should therefore ensure you are up to date with first aid skills.
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The Liverpool Care Pathway provides evidence-based guidelines relating to the care of dying patients. This article outlines a pilot project to introduce it to a 150-bed BUPA nursing home.