Forensic nursing in Norwegian sexual assault reception centres
Registered nurses in Norwegian sexual assault reception centres participate in or perform all tasks in the emergency treatment of victims of sexual assault, including forensic tasks.
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Is it acceptable to be asked about alcohol habits when admitted to a somatic hospital ward?
The patients accepted being asked about their alcohol habits and being referred to an alcohol and drug counsellor. The under-60s were more positive.
The home care services carry out extensive laboratory activity
A study shows that most home care services in Nordland, Sogn og Fjordane and Østfold counties perform a wide range of laboratory services.
How intensive care patients’ family members can play a more active role
A calm atmosphere with single rooms, flexible visiting hours and trust in the healthcare personnel can help the family members to serve as a resource for heart surgery patients with a prolonged stay in intensive care.
Hypothermia in surgical patients on admission to a postoperative ICU
Too many patients had hypothermia both on admission, and one hour after admission, to a postoperative intensive care unit. Elderly patients and those who had undergone laparoscopic surgery were particularly at risk.
Nursing students develop cultural competence during student exchanges in Tanzania
The students gain an increased understanding of cultural differences by maintaining an open attitude and receiving explanations of cultural differences that they do not understand.
Public health nurses make active use of a parental guidance programme in their practice
Public health nurses make active use of the International Child Development Programme (ICDP) in their work to improve the interaction between parents and children.
Rescue workers had greater confidence in their own mastery after the terror attacks of 22 July 2011
Healthcare personnel, the police and the fire and rescue service, as well as voluntary groups, felt that they were supported by management, worked well together and shared a sense of pride in their efforts.
Parenteral nutrition at the end of life
Registered nurses and doctors should base their assessments of whether to stop parenteral nutrition on inter-disciplinary collaboration and competencies, with particular emphasis on experience-based knowledge.
Family rooms in neonatal ICUs – registered nurses’ experiences
The organisational form results in RNs working in greater isolation, and this may mean that their professional competence stagnates. The parents become the experts on the child – not the RNs.
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