Judging competence

Article Abstract:

National nursing standards will be enacted beginning in November of 2003, applying to midwives as well. These standards will include defining a lack of competence and provide employers with procedures to implement dismissal of incompetent personnel.

Evaluation, Cover Story

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Has NMC shake-up bypassed nurses? Many nurses are unaware of the consultation on planned changes to nursing regulation

Article Abstract:

Few nurses were contacted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the consultation to create new regulations for nursing. Most nurses surveyed by Nursing Times were unaware of the proposed new regulations.

Surveys, Nursing & Midwifery Council

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Issues for nurses in dementia diagnosis and management

Article Abstract:

The author examines continuing education for nurses on the care and treatment of patients with dementia. Topics include patient care, patient impairments, and best practice standards.

Care and treatment, Study and teaching, Dementia, Nurse and patient, Nurse-patient relations

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