A way through the maze

Article Abstract:

UK nurses need to consider their individual learning needs when addressing the requirement for continuous training under Post-Registration Education and Practice (PREP). One of the aims of PREP is to encourage nurses to be proactive, and they should therefore not merely look at training courses available locally. They must look further afield for ideas, and may need to set up initiatives of their own. However, this does not mean that training courses are not a valuable form of post-registration education.

Nurses, Training

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Because they're worth it

Article Abstract:

Understanding of dementia is improving among nurses in the UK as research into dementia continues. It is now recognized that the mental health of people with dementia can be improved if they receive the correct care, and working with people with dementia is being increasingly seen as challenging and stimulating. The Dementia Services Development Network has played a key role in this process. Some observers predict an expanding role for specialist dementia nurses.

Care and treatment, Practice, Dementia, Nursing

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A nation of pill poppers?

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the 69% increase which occurred in the number of antidepressant prescriptions which were given to patients between 1992 and 2000. The diagnosis and treatment of depression is discussed.

Drug therapy, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Dosage and administration, Antidepressants

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