Teaching nurses the importance of microbiology for infection control

Article Abstract:

The better knowledge of microbiology, which would help nurses to practice more effective infection control, is discussed. A sound knowledge of microbiology may ensure they are better equipped to teach families the different ways to minimize patients' risk of infection, and also about its consequences.

Management dynamics, Practice, Study and teaching, Microbiology

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Quality of nursing at risk, warns RCN

Article Abstract:

A report on the standard of nurse education says that the general quality of safe patient care and of future nurses are being jepordized. The RCN report said that care standards are being affected by the inability of nurse lecturers to supervise nursing students in hospitals.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards, Patient care, Nursing students

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...and lecturers should have workload audit

Article Abstract:

The workload of nurse lecturers should be audited to set good practices examples, according to an RCN report. The report stated that additional lecturers and administrative support was required.

Reports, Lecturers

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