In this book “Be a great nurse”, I have collected and collated most of the essential information you need to succeed and fulfill the requirements of successful nursing in the UK….
Even if you are trained as a nurse in your home country, you will find the transition into the UK medical system difficult. First of all, the UK systems…
I never dreamed I would become a nurse. I think God pushed me in this direction. One day many years ago, I was on my way to register at…
An awesome artist doesn’t always talk about art. They are way too busy creating art. Similarly, a great gymnast doesn’t talk about sport. They are way too busy creating magical…
It was very hard at the beginning in my career as a nurse in UK to understand all the abbreviations used in nursing homes by staff and healthcare professional. That’s…
Changes in the skin occur as a person ages, increasing skin vulnerability. Older skin is less able to regenerate and protect, increasing the risk of skin breakdown. Skin damage has…
A positive screening test result usually means that there is asymptomatic MRSA colonisation in the nose, axilla or groin, which is often harmless in otherwise healthy people. It is however…
Verification of death is confirmed once the following clinical facts are established: The carotid pulse is not detected over a period of one minute Heart sounds are not heard through a…
The care services and support provided to residents during the end of life and post death phase is one of the most important and therefore promotes the application of a…
The syringe driver is a portable battery operated device for mechanically delivering drugs at a predetermined rate by continuous infusion. The McKinley T34 is the syringe driver recommended by the…