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Establishing postgraduate education in urology for nurses and the non-medical workforce using a partnership model

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL) and Edge Hill University (EHU) had an established working relationship as student nurses and nursing apprentices had placements at the...

Developing a consensus guide to toilet training all children

The toilet skill development programme involves four steps. The steps are adaptable, depending on the age and understanding of the child and can be used for any child, including those who are...

Protecting patients through surveillance of device-related bacteraemias

I enjoyed the strong teamwork that results; however, I was keenly aware of the risks faced by acutely ill patients requiring support from the multitude of invasive devices necessary for their...

Working to improve the care of men with prostate cancer

I qualified as a nurse in 2011 and gained my first nursing role in Scarborough General Hospital. My career has mostly consisted of working in endoscopy environments and colorectal roles. I moved in to...

Supporting women with diabetes before, during and after pregnancy

The duration of my relationships with many women – where diabetes is the cause of conceptual complications – can sometimes extend to a period of diabetes management that lasts up to 2 years or more....

Digital health post pandemic: turning quick fixes into long-term improvements

Videos/podcasts are a simple, low-cost solution, but one that can have a powerful impact on patient care. We understood that the success of the project would depend on the staff involved. The CCNSs...

An exercise project to prevent parastomal hernia and promote patient health

A parastomal hernia is defined as a protrusion through the abdominal wall defect created during stoma-forming surgery. They range in size from a small asymptomatic bulge to a large complicated mass...

Innovation and digital nursing: providing continuity in stoma care to patients during the pandemic

Our nursing team has developed and implemented processes around the use of digital technologies and remote working in stoma and pouch care, including virtual clinics, a digital advice line, remote...

A quality improvement project that led to a reduction in pressure damage

‘I had category 4 pressure ulcer x2 which made me feel very bad. The pressure ulcer specialist did a good job in getting the proper equipment … which helped to relieve the pressure off my bottom and...

Supporting patients, carers and staff with enteral feeding in the community

This service has prevented many A&E visits and admissions to hospital, so reduced time spent in A&E or acute services. Not only has this saved money for the NHS and freed up resources but,...

Introducing a feeding tube kit bag and passport for patients with a gastrostomy

Empowering health professionals through education, resources and information has helped them to provide a more efficient service to this group of patients. Even if they are unsure how to perform the...

Improving a prostate cancer pathway with a nurse-led clinic

In 2019 I took up the new role of prostate cancer nurse. Part of the role was to look at how an overstretched oncology clinic with a waiting-list of 80 follow-up patients could be improved. All...

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