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Reframing frailty as a long-term condition
This module defines frailty as a clinical syndrome that focuses on loss of reserve, energy and wellbeing. The nurse' role as key workers, care co-ordinators during all stages of the frailty trajectory is discussed.
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Promoting urinary continence in older women
Urinary incontinence is not an inevitable part of ageing. Discover how to identify older women with bladder symptoms and improve continence outcomes through education about lifestyle choices that aggravate or ameliorate urinary incontinence.
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An overview of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
This module provides nurses working with patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma with information on patient education, continuity of care and current treatment options.
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Making a decision on behalf of a person who lacks capacity
This module discusses the principles to be followed when making a decision on behalf of a person who lacks capacity. Guidance is provided on who needs support in making decisions and how support can be given on this complex area.
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Ensuring patient safety when inserting and using a nasogastric feeding tube
Nasogastric tubes that become misplaced can cause serious harm or patient death. This module provides nurses with the guidance, evidence and reassurance to manage these tubes safely.
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Preparing a successful, role-specific CV
All nurses will apply for new positions at some stage during their professional career. This module advises readers how to prepare a successful CV when applying for a specific post.
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Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection
This module covers guidelines on the use of indwelling urethral catheters, and how removing them at the earliest opportunity can help prevent urinary tract infections
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The effect of organisational culture on patient safety
Improve your understanding of the links between organisational culture and patient safety, including effective leadership, good teamwork, and maintaining a culture of learning and fairness. Also learn about how adopting a systems approach can promote quality and safety.
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Guidance on pursuing a career in nursing research
Nurses can make an important contribution to clinical research in a variety of healthcare settings. This module explains how to pursue a career in nursing research.
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Care of patients undergoing day case inguinal hernia repair
Discover more about the most common forms of hernia repair -surgery often performed as a day case procedure. Improve patient care by understanding the principles of day surgery management, many of which are applicable to other day surgery procedures.
