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Organ donation - critical care perspective
The system of organ donation changed in England (on 20 May 2020) to an opt out system. It is important for critical care colleagues to understand about the law change and what it means to your practice. Also, to know what support and resources are there to help you, when caring for potential donors and their families.
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Tissue Donation - Information for Healthcare Professionals
Up to 50 people can benefit from tissue donated from 1 donor, but despite the amazing benefits that tissue donation can bring and the comfort that donation can give to bereaved families, it is a subject that many health care professionals know little about.
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Organ donation and the Emergency Department
With the introduction of the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act on 20 May 2020, the subject of organ donation and transplantation again has a spotlight shone on it. The Emergency Department plays a pivotal role in the admission and stabilisation of patients with a perceived devastating brain injury and this talk breaks down that process in the context of organ donation and the amazing gift it may bring.
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Parkinson's specialist nurses - still crucial?
The first Parkinson's specialist nurse (PSN) post was created in Cornwall in 1987, and 37 years later, there are around 515 PSN's in the UK. This blog takes a look at Parkinson's awareness month, and why, if you see a PSN post advertised, and you fit the criteria, you should totally apply.
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Scotland Learning Hub
Find the information most relevant to your learning needs at the RCN Scotland Library and Information Services, for your learning and professional development.
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Looking forward to this year's Congress in Newport
With a short time before RCN Congress 2024 in Newport, Wales, I’ve been reflecting on the last 12 months since Congress 2023 in Brighton.
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Professional resources
End of life care refers to health care of patients with a terminal illness or terminal condition.
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Equipped to care : preventing hospital admissions
This nurse-led service is making sure people have the right equipment to manage health conditions at home. Clinical nurse specialist Frances explains how her role is reducing avoidable hospital admissions and discharge delays.
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“It is essential when working with children with additional needs that they are given a voice”
Leanne Evans, a nursing team leader at a special school tells us how awareness of and support for disabilities has changed for the better.
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Beating the winter blues in nursing
Nicola Ranger writes on the importance of fighting for nursing staff as winter pressures mount.