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Assessing, measuring and monitoring vital signs in infants, children and young people
This resource provides guidance on assessing, measuring and monitoring vital signs in infants, children, and young people across various health care settings. It covers key skills, including observation, communication and the use of tools like Paediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS).
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Children and young people career case studies
Children and young people career stories and case studies
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Rights of children & young people
Find out more about children and young people’s rights and how they are underpinned by different laws across the UK. This resource looks at how services and facilities must be tailored to meet children’s needs and highlights the meaning of parental responsibility.
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Children's nursing case studies
Read first-hand stories from staff who work in a range of different children’s health specialties and nursing. Find out about the different routes to working in this area, with advice for anyone who is thinking of making the move into children’s nursing.
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Neonatal nursing case studies
Read first-hand stories from health care leaders and practitioners who work in neonatal nursing. Find out what they enjoy most about their work, advice for anyone wanting to move into this area of care, and what training they undertook to get their role.
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Infection prevention and control: information and advice
Infection prevention and control is key to quality, patient safety and governance systems, and an integral element of reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Learn more about how infection or disease can result in a wide variety of infections.
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Travel health and indemnity cover
‘Indemnity’ is the term used to describe the financial backing available to cover the costs of a clinical negligence claim against you. Read more about the RCN’s indemnity scheme and what cover you may be entitled to.
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Standards for infusion therapy
Infection prevention and control - professional resources for nursing staff from the RCN
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Palliative and end of life care case studies
Read first-hand stories from health care leaders and practitioners who work in children’s hospices and specialise in paediatric palliative care. Learn how they made the move into their role and get advice on moving to this area of practice.
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Skin health
Read this resource to build your knowledge and understanding of the importance of hand hygiene and hand care when it comes to reducing the spread of infection and maintaining healthy skin.
