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Navigating the New Year’s Resolution Maze: A Prescription for Success in Professional Development
Happy New Year from Health Academy! As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, we often find ourselves filled with optimism and determination, ready to embrace a fresh start. For nurses and pharmacists in the UK, the new year offers a unique opportunity to...
Medication administration errors: consequences of improper training
In a recent and concerning case, a registered nurse practicing as a band 5 community nurse, referred to as Nurse X, faced severe consequences as they were struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register due to a series of medication administration errors...
Raising awareness of Mental Health challenges during the festive period
Our mental health is as important as our physical health in our daily lives. The state of our mental health influences everything – from our thoughts, actions and emotions. It can affect our relationships, our work, and even our physical health – but so...
Let’s be merry and mindful: raising awareness of increased drug and alcohol intake
The festive season is often a time of joy and celebration, however amongst the merriments, there can, unfortunately, also be an increase in drug and alcohol intake. As healthcare professionals, we are all too familiar with the challenges posed by drug and alcohol...