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Wound care: What every nurse should know

Article Abstract:

Nurses would have to stay up to date in the skills required to manage various wounds, be it a surgical site, leg ulcer or self-harm injury, and they have to have the basic understanding of wounds and dressings. Basic wound care knowledge, main dressing, treatment types, development and issues in wound care that are useful to nurses are discussed.

Wounds and injuries, Leg, Wound care, Leg ulcer

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Depression: What every nurse should know

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Each year, one in ten people seek treatment for depression. The manner in which nurses can recognize this widespread condition and adapt their care accordingly is discussed giving the details of the signs, symptoms of depression and the medications, counseling or physiotherapy involved in treating the same.

Diagnosis, Risk factors, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder)

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'The most important thing is to believe in yourself.'(belief of a former nurse cadet)(Interview)

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Sarah Skelton was nominated as one of the UK's Women of the Year award after nearly 40 years in midwifery and nursing. Skelton feels understanding the human element of nursing is the most reliable way to improve patient care, and sees hospitals as multidisciplinary teams in cooperation.

Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Nurse administrators

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