Nursing Courses and Updates

EOI Nurse Independent Supplementary Prescribing Course

Expressions of interest are invited from nurses employed in Primary Care who wish to attend the Nurse Independent/Supplementary Prescribing Course (September 2023-June 2024).  This course is being offered by Ulster University and commences September 2023.  Pending funding being made available a limited number of places will be allocated to enable nurses to undertake the course. If you wish to be considered for this course, please contact Jayne.Duffy@hscni.net  for an application form....

EOI Advanced Certificate/Postgraduate Certificate in General Practice Nursing

Expressions of interest are invited from nurses who wish to undertake the Advanced Certificate / Postgraduate Certificate in General Practice Nursing (September 2023 - June 2024). This course is being offered by Ulster University and commences September 2023. Pending funding being made available, a limited number of places will be allocated to enable nurses to undertake the course.   If you meet the enclosed criteria and wish to be considered for this course, please email...

Prescribing Update for Nurses Employed in Primary Care Settings – March 2023

If you hold a prescribing qualification, you must prescribe in line with the requirements of the NMC  Code and your individual scope of practice. Prescribing decisions should be underpinned with best available evidence and the requirements of all relevant legislation, as well as any policies, standards and guidance that underpin the Code. This 2.5 Hour virtual session aims to provide Primary Care Nurse Prescribers with an opportunity to provide information and advice and keep you up to date...

Prescribing Update for Nurses Employed in Primary Care Settings

Prescribing Update Training - Primary Care Nurse Prescribers  If you hold a prescribing qualification, you must prescribe in line with the requirements of the NMC  Code and your individual scope of practice. Prescribing decisions should be underpinned with best available evidence and the requirements of all relevant legislation, as well as any policies, standards and guidance that underpin the Code. This half day virtual session aims to provide Primary Care Nurse Prescribers with an...

RCN NI Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) Update 2022

Learning outcomes: • Provide a simple explanation of the Doppler Effect and how this is used to determine arterial flow  • Explain the correct procedure for calculating an ABPI • Articulate a number of issues which can lead to inaccurate readings • Practice the procedure.[divi_wpfd_single_file _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" file_params="{%22selected_file_id%22:41145,%22selected_category_id%22:141,%22selected_file_name%22:%22ABPI final...