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RCEM Annual Scientific Conference 2019

Earlier this month I attended the RCEM Annual Scientific Conference in Gateshead. It was a great event, and there is a lot of content to cover. So, I’m just going to focus on a few things that I thought might be of interest. If you want more of a detailed overview of the conference then […]

Between the lines #4 – New student nurse standards; are you prepared?

At the beginning of this year I dipped my toe into Masters level study by undertaking my Practice Teachers Course. Thankfully, after 6 months of solid teaching, mentoring students and completing a difficult essay on adult learning theories I am pleased to say that I passed. Sadly, this was one of the last NMC validated […]

To err is human: surviving humanity

Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever made a mistake that harmed a patient? Do you still think about that mistake, even if it’s years ago? Me too. We all do it – mistakes range from the generally minor, like calculating a NEWS wrong, requesting an X-ray on the wrong limb (or the […]

Don’t fear the Reaper – Death: our oldest colleague in A&E

RCN Curriculum and Competency Framework for Emergency Nursing: CD2 2.2.8 & CD2 2.2.9. When I disclose to new acquaintances that I’m an Emergency Care Nurse, conversation tends to drift toward the courageous, life-saving experiences they imagine I must partake in daily. These perceptions are swiftly corrected; I personally view my predominant role in A&E is […]

Transgender Sim A&E 2019

Competency Framework: GNP3 – Communication, GNP 5.2.3, GNP 7.1.3, GNP 7.1.7, GNP 8.2.2, GNP 8.2.3, CCT 6.1.3. Written by Sarah Perkins, foreword by Siobhan Cockram, Staff Nurse, A&E, Royal London Hospital and LGBTQ+ co-site lead RLMEH and Prescott Street. Sarah Perkin is one of our fantastic Registrars who at the time (of this SIM) was […]

Crossing the line

Competency Framework: CD2.7 Central Venous Catheter (CVC): insertion & care in A&E Hello! Welcome to A&E in the depths of winter. You’ve become well acquainted with the art of corridor care and doorway triage, and now it’s time to see critical care overflow from the ICU! You take handover in a busy resus room and […]

Behind the Guidelines

As ED staff we all know that in an emergency we have our trusty guidelines to turn to. This helps with cognitive off-load in stressful situations, but are these guidelines always up to date with the evidence? This post aims to look at some of the most current research, and make you question the guidelines […]
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