What do nurses want from social workers?

Article Abstract:

In a recent survey, senior nurses expect the social worker to provide practical support for the patient and to bridge the gap between the health and social services and the community. The study was focused on defining the responsibilities of the social worker from a nursing perspective, and to establish the pro's and con's of the role. The nurses want to work alongside social workers on a professional basis which is founded on trust, reliability and confidence.

Social workers

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Applying nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation

Article Abstract:

Artificial ventilation has been successful in cases of acute respiratory failure and this has led to its use in cases of chronic respiratory failure cause by chronic obstrutive pulmonary disease or chest wall deformity. Intermittent positive pressure ventilation allows a breath to be delivered to the patient by the ventilator through a breathing circuit. Patients can be effectively ventilated with nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV).

Care and treatment, Respiratory insufficiency, Hypoventilation

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How to create a support network for research nurses

Article Abstract:

It is common for the UK's research nurses to work almost completely alone. This problem was addressed in Cardiff, Wales, through the creation of a research nurses group. This group now has 87 members, with activities including lunchtime meetings and the creation of a small support fund.

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