'The patients are delighted at how quickly they have healed'

Article Abstract:

A new product to manage skin tears in older people has led to a significant improvement in patient care. Marlene Sutton who is a senior sister at Bupa Harts House nursing in Essex, won the Nursing Times Award 2003 Essence of care in wound care category, sponsored by 3M Health Care for her contribution to health care of older patients.

Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Patient care

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Bring on the new recruits

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Nursing program graduates face significant challenges in their first two years of working in professional practice. The importance of reliable mentors, the need to function as part of a team, and learning to cope with paperwork are some of the most significant issues.

Personnel administration, Training, Nursing

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'It's great to feel valued'; audiology nurse therapist Margaret Bradshaw doesn't have to work too hard to empathise with her patients because she has come to terms with a hearing impairment herself

Article Abstract:

Margaret Bradshaw uses her own hearing impairment to help her related to the patients she cares for as a nurse audiologist. She discusses her experiences caring for patients with a variety of hearing disorders.

Personal narratives, Nursing specialties, Audiologists, Bradshaw, Margaret

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