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Professional Resource Centre				NHS reforms Nurses are feeling the pressure of frozen vacancies, unfilled posts, downgrading jobs and the increasing use of unqualified workers. The future of the health service remains unclear as the current government continue the debate about how to take the proposed changes forward. However, the reforms may provide an opportunity for nurses to influence and be part of the commissioning of care by GP consortia, and nurse involvement and strong leadership are vital to implement effective change. Continuing Professional Development Keeping a professional portfolio is a requirement of post-registration education and practice (PREP), the standards established by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to ensure nurses maintain a high standard of practice and care. Nursing in Practice offers clinical articles that can be used as part of your portfolio. Just answer the questions provided and download your certificate to add to your evidence. Click here to visit the Nursing in Practice CPD Zone. Useful links Nursing and Midwifery Council Royal College of Nursing Health professionals Unite the Union CPHVA Sign up to receive the very latest on professional Name: Email address:
The Nursing in Practice Professional Resource Centre aims to provide you with the latest updates in professional issues related to pay, clinical skills, career development and employment. With the responsibilities of the primary care nurse increasing and the new requirement for nurses to be educated to degree level, extra support and recognition are vital for all professionals working in this setting. The coalition’s NHS reforms have provided extra challenges and the work of the primary care nurse, in the GP practice or in the community, is a key part of the drive for better public health.
Latest professional news Allergy online resource launched to plug "serious" training gap Friday 11 May 2012 A free online tool has been launched to combat a “serious lack of knowledge of allergy in the primary care sector”. GPs being urged to check nurse registrations Wednesday 2 May 2012 Leading GP organisations team up with regulator the NMC to remind GPs of their responsibilities. Unison attacks government’s NHS regional pay plan Monday 23 April 2012 Unison hits out at Health Secretary Andrew Lansley’s backing of regional pay in the NHS. Lansley admits Health Bill's 'fundamental principles' remain Wednesday 18 April 2012 Exclusive: Lansley blames a lack of understanding for the bill's lengthy passage through parliament		Latest professional clinical articles Nursing in Practice Anaphylaxis Zone Friday 30 March 2012 The Nursing in Practice Anaphylaxis Zone is here to give you the A to Z of managing this growing condition in the UK. The importance of self-care Wednesday 14 December 2011 The NHS is our most precious of commodities, along with democracy, but for both of these to serve the public well transformation has to happen now. Effective treatment of stress Tuesday 13 December 2011 While many patients present with a range of health problems, it is certain that almost all will be experiencing stress. What is current best practice for assessing and treating this problem? Nurse profile: Research nurse Tuesday 13 December 2011
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The NIP/Bio-Oil Survey: the results Tuesday 19 July 2011 In our latest online survey we looked at the subject of skincare and your experiences of treating patients with scars and stretchmarks. Read on for a summary of the results ... Managing telephone assessment and triage Thursday 20 January 2011 Practices are being expected to do more with the same or fewer resources. Effectively managing same-day appointments is becoming more important than ever, and nursing teams are being expected to play an ever greater role, say Jeremy Dale and Lynn Shrimpton