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The three degrees

Article Abstract:

Nurses in the UK must now undertake at least five days' study activity, or its equivalent, every five years in order to remain registered and fit to practise. Many nurses go beyond the basic requirements for postregistration training, and one in 10 nurses now has a degree. Many practising Enrolled Nurses are taking conversion courses leading to first-level registration. The accreditation of prior learning and credit accumulation transfer points schemes take account of a nurse's previous experience. National Health Service trusts and universities are beginning to collaborate for nurse training.

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Dummy run

Article Abstract:

Nurses in Sheffield, UK, are learning clinical skills by practising in a mock-up ward which has dummy patients. They learn to bath and feed patients, administer injections and take temperatures. The project, run as a joint venture between two hospitals and the university, is among sixteen operating with government backing.

Health aspects, Synthetic training devices, Simulators (Training equipment)

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PNs let down by lack of training

Article Abstract:

The Practice Nurses carrying out asthma diagnosis and follow-up are not having the necessary accredited training.

United Kingdom, Management dynamics, Personnel administration, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Diagnosis, Practice, Asthma

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