http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/district-and-community-nursing/supporting-staff-nurses-to-train-as-community-specialist-district-nurse-practitioners/5013704.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/district-and-community-nursing/supporting-staff-nurses-to-train-as-community-specialist-district-nurse-practitioners/5013704.article Band 5 staff nurses often need targeted training to make the transition to specialist practitioners. A trust set up a course to prepare candidates for degree study Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:06 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/educators/skills-to-ensure-success-in-mentoring-and-other-workplace-learning-approaches/5010479.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/educators/skills-to-ensure-success-in-mentoring-and-other-workplace-learning-approaches/5010479.article Workplace learning can be supported using various approaches but for this to be effective it is crucial that those supporting learners have the right skills   Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:59 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/critical-care/how-to-measure-and-record-vital-signs-to-ensure-detection-of-deteriorating-patients/5009072.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/critical-care/how-to-measure-and-record-vital-signs-to-ensure-detection-of-deteriorating-patients/5009072.article Staff need to recognise and act appropriately when patients deteriorate. This article gives practical advice on using basic observations to monitor patients Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:31 GMT