Nursing needs its leaders to respond to FrancisNursing Times
Ingrid Torjesen
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‘Shambolic’ practice nurse training leads to reliance on drug companies
6 July 2010
Increasingly patchy funding for practice nurse training is encouraging “uneasy” alliances with the pharmaceutical industry, a Nursing Times investigation has revealed. -
More allergy specialists required as demand rises
29 June 2010
More specialist nurses are needed, along with more training for primary care staff, to treat the growing number of patients with allergies, two royal colleges have warned. -
Acting for vulnerable adults
15-Jul-2008
Eight years ago guidance sought to address shortfalls in the care of vulnerable adults. Ingrid Torjesen examines how nurses are now taking action to protect this client group -
Using NICE guidance in mental health
30-Nov-2007
Author Ingrid Torjesen, BSc, is medical writer.When a community mental health team decided to audit their practice against NICE guidelines they found new ways of working to improve patient care. Ingrid Torjesen explains. -
Supplements Performance: Making Infection prevention a Reality
12-Nov-2007
Author: Ingrid Torjesen, BSc, is freelance medical writer.Ingrid Torjesen describes tools to help nurses review their clinical practice in infection control and identify how healthcare-associated infections can be avoided. These tools include high-impact interventions and root cause analysis.
