Introduction: Background to the Importance of Essential Nursing Skills - Stephen Wanless and Matthew Aldridge Defining and Exploring Clinical Skills and Simulation-Based Education - Matthew Aldridge Patient Assessment - Andrew Grindrod ABCDE approach to Patient Assessment/ MEWS Observations - Chris Jones Blood Pressure, Pulse/ Heart rate, Temperature and Neurological Assessment Pain Assessment - Meriel Hawker Acting in Emergencies - Paul Knott BLS and Summoning Assistance Personal Hygiene - Barry Ricketts Bed Bath and Oral Care Elimination - Alison Eddleson Urinalysis, Bowel Care and Catheter Care Nutrition - Kim Harley and Helen Holder Feeding a patient, Fluid Balance and Nasogastric feeding Infection Prevention - Mandy Reynolds Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, Hand washing, Disposal of Sharps and Disposal of Waste Medicines Management - Matthew Aldridge Injection Technique - S/C,IM Drug Calculations, Oral Drug Administration and Storage of Medicines Respiratory Care - Catherine Easthope, Philip Jevon & Steven Webb O^2 Therapy, Respiratory Rate Measurement, Pulse Oximetry, Sputum Collection and Inhaled Medication Dealing with Mental Health Emergencies - Simon Steeves Principles of Patient Handling - Steve Wanless Managing Conflict in Healthcare - Stephen Wanless Drug Administration Errors - Robert Mapp Interview Techniques - Katie Holmes and Nathalie Turville Breaking Bad News / Dealing with Difficult Conversations - Paul Turner Incident Reporting - Tim Badger Discharge Planning - Lisa Lawton Documentation - Bernie St Aubyn and Amanda Andrews
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