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Reflecting on the true value of care
Linda Watterson1, Jonathan Dickens
1Principles at Work at RCN West Midlands, Birmingham. linda.watterson@rcn.org.uk
Summary
The Nursing and Midwifery Council
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Emergency Care
Background:
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council's (2012) Principles of Nursing Practice outline essential elements of high-quality nursing care.
- These principles provide a framework for professional nursing conduct and patient care standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Principles of Nursing Practice.
- To demonstrate how emergency nurses can apply these principles in complex care settings.
- To highlight the importance of compassionate and evidence-based care in emergency nursing.
Main Methods:
- Review of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Principles of Nursing Practice (2012).
- Personal reflection by an emergency nurse on the application of these principles.
- Case examples illustrating the integration of principles into complex emergency care scenarios.
Main Results:
- The Principles of Nursing Practice offer a valuable guide for nurses in diverse and challenging environments.
- Application of the principles supports the delivery of both compassionate and evidence-based nursing care.
- Personal reflection indicates the practical utility of the principles in enhancing emergency nursing practice.
Conclusions:
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Principles of Nursing Practice are directly applicable to emergency nursing.
- Adherence to these principles can improve the quality of care provided in complex emergency situations.
- These principles serve as a crucial tool for emergency nurses in delivering patient-centered, high-quality care.
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