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Patient Specific Directions and Patient Group Directions
Learn more about Patient Specific Directions (PSD), which is a written instruction signed by a prescriber for medicines to be supplied and/or administered to a named patient after being assessed.
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Medicine supply and administration
Access this resource to find out more about good medicines management (also described as ‘medicines optimization’), including the administration of medicines and prescribing and supporting people to take their medicines correctly.
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Prescribing in pregnancy
As nursing practice advances to encompass prescribing, this resource offers signposting to further information about the principles of good practice when caring for and prescribing medication to pregnant and postnatal women.
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Neuromuscular disorders
Learn more about neuromuscular disorders (NMD) and the range of conditions that impair the functioning of the muscles. Read about symptoms that may present themselves, diagnosis and management, as well as the role of the nurse in in NMD care.
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Modern slavery and human trafficking
Increase your knowledge and understanding of modern slavery and human trafficking to help you spot the signs and act on them. This resource offers you safe steps to take in supporting someone who’s experienced emotional or psychological harm and distress.
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Overview of neuroscience nursing
Increase your understanding of neuroscience nursing and the different specialties encompassed within this field of practice. Here you can also find out more about the work that is being done to improve care for those with long-term neurological conditions.
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Stroke
Expand your knowledge on what a stroke is, why someone may be more at risk of having one, and the role of nurses in stroke care. Find out about the signs and symptoms and understand the different types of stroke and why they may happen.
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Parkinson's disease
Increase your understanding about Parkinson’s disease, the symptoms and statistics over the number of people affected in the UK. Find out more about how the activities the RCN’s Neuroscience forum has been undertaking relating to the condition.
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Multiple Sclerosis
Read more about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the symptoms and find out how many people in the UK are affected by the long-term condition. Here you can also find out where to get more information and support when caring for people with MS.
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Care Home Journey
Follow a resident’s care home journey, through from pre-admission to end of life care. Find out more about risk assessments, short stays, discharge, acute admission, and the role of nursing staff when supporting residents, families and nursing colleagues.
