MANY nurses would not report the abuse of an elderly person in their care, a survey found today. The poll, for Help the Aged, found that a lack of training, heavy workloads and fear of being confronted by the abuser was stopping nurses taking action.

MANY nurses would not report the abuse of an elderly person in their care, a survey shows. The poll, for Help the Aged, found a lack of training, heavy workloads and fear of being confronted by the abuser was stopping nurses taking action.

A Midland nurse has received a prestigious award from Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt. Carol Bick, who works at the Walsgrave Hospital in Coventry, won the Nursing Standard's Vascular Nurse Of The Year title.

By Garner, Wendy Wendy Garner increased her knowledge of psychoactive drug prescribing after reading a continuing professional development article As a newly qualified registered mental health nurse working on a busy adult mental health acute psychiatric ward, the rational use of medication management is an ongoing consideration.

Michelle Chapman provided more detailed advice to patients after reading a continuing professional development article I offer advice in nurse-led clinics to patients with a range of endocrine problems, many of whom experience menopausal problems.