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1Evidence into Practice Team, RCN Learning and Development Institute, London. jenny.gordon@rcn.org.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|June 14, 2011
Summary
This article details Principle F of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Principles of Nursing Practice. It focuses on applying nursing skills and knowledge to deliver person-centred care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) developed Principles of Nursing Practice in collaboration with various stakeholders.
- This article is the seventh in a nine-part series on these principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss Principle F of the RCN Principles of Nursing Practice.
- To explore the application of skills and knowledge in nursing care.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of a specific nursing principle.
- Review of collaborative development of nursing standards.
Main Results:
- Principle F emphasizes the application of skills and knowledge.
- The principle is central to person-centred nursing care.
Conclusions:
- Effective application of skills and knowledge is fundamental to person-centred nursing.
- Understanding and implementing Principle F enhances nursing practice.
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