International nurses sanctioned for bad English

International nurses sanctioned for bad English

There seems to be a significant number of international nurses, who are having sanctions such as suspension orders and even striking off orders imposed for having an unacceptable, level of English writing, comprehension and speech. In one such case, The Nursing &...
How to Handover Effectively

How to Handover Effectively

There is nothing more irritating to the nurse taking over a new shift than the previous shift bumbling over patients, information and plans of care. Not only is a poor hand over a monstrous waste of time but it sets up an irritation which may blight the oncoming shift...
Changing the way we look at agency nurses

Changing the way we look at agency nurses

As an agency nurse, I feel it is about time the contribution that agency staff make to patient care and safety is recognised by the NHS and Private healthcare establishments, instead of focusing on the cost alone. Agency nurses have an enormous amount of skills and...