Learning disability advanced practitioners in primary care
The Royal College of Nursing Congress recently addressed the perception of learning disability nurses (Mitchell, 2024), highlighting the specialist skills and knowledge that enable them to provide tailored care and support to individuals with learning disabilities. Recognised as a distinct field of nursing for over 100 years, learning disability nursing has evolved into an expert healthcare profession that contributes invaluable expertise to multidisciplinary teams. Read more...
Empowering advanced clinical practitioners in managing acute dermatological emergencies
Advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) encounter patients with acute dermatological presentations ranging from minor to life-threatening conditions in both primary and secondary care settings. This article provides guidance to trainee and qualified ACPs, whether in acute hospital settings or primary care, in understanding the essential aspects to consider when consulting with patients presenting with acute dermatological emergencies. Read more...
Achieving nursing competency: pragmatic considerations
Nursing is hugely diverse with a multitude of specialties and individual nurses working to differing levels within these. So how do nurses manage their competencies over a range of skills and ensure these are fully developed and maintained? Read more...
Oral health care is integral to general wellbeing, allowing people to eat, communicate verbally and socialise without discomfort or embarrassment. In relation to people being admitted to hospital, poor oral health care has been linked to longer hospital stays and increased care costs. Read more...
This article focuses on obtaining informed consent from the perspective of a surgical advanced clinical practitioner (SACP). There are many considerations regarding obtaining informed consent and it is recognised that the duty of this role will vary within each NHS trust. Read more...
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