Caring for children in their own homes
Article Abstract:
Some of the government policies emphasizes on caring for children at home wherever possible, which has resulted in a growing number of posts for pediatric nurses in the community. The community nurses for children should be able to work as autonomous practitioners as well as in teams.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Screening tool helps to identify at-risk children
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The use of the survey Children of Alcoholics Screening Tool (CAST) may help nurses identify children of parents who misuse drugs. High risk group children had more medical complaints and manifested negative moods.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2008
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`If the child suffers harm, you may be found to have acted negligently'
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The author explains a community or practice nurses role and awareness in nursing a sick child during home visits.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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