Bullying at work damages the health and wellbeing of affected staff and represents a huge financial cost to the NHS. Dealing with it is easier said than done, but there are steps people can take to help them cope
So much of our current learning feels so repetitive and routine that our brains pay less attention to it. Presenters or tutors do most of the talking and audiences do most of the listening. In this article, Claire Deegan looks at strategies for increasing engagement in education and learning
Dental nurses’ practice should be based on evidence to ensure it is safe and of a high standard. However, the nature of dental nurses’ education means they face barriers to carrying out evidence-based practice
Engagement in higher education, particularly through foundation degrees, is becoming more widespread in a variety of employment and professional sectors. But what are foundation degrees, how do they differ from other courses, and could achieving one enhance your career in dental nursing?
At the end of the first 5-year CPD cycle and in the wake of a number of studies looking at participation in education and development and CPD, this article considers the barriers that dental nurses have reported and what changes might promote greater participation
This series of articles has examined different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to manage your time to not only survive but complete the course. This article examines some principles of writing essays
This series of articles has examined different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to manage your time to not only survive but complete the course. This article explores ways in which you can efficiently learn from textbooks and journals.
Whether you have started in a management role or are aspiring to one, it's important to take charge of your own development. There are several steps you can take that will boost your profile and management skills, regardless of your current role
This series of articles has examined different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to manage your time to not only survive but complete the course. This article examines one of the areas students new to study often find the hardest—searching the literature
This series of articles examines different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to survive and complete the course. This article will help you manage your time so that any continuing education you undertake becomes a pleasure rather than a burden
Harris CM, Welbury R, Cairns AM (2013) The Scottish dental practitioner's role in managing child abuse and neglect. Br Dent J214: E24
This series of articles is designed to help you develop your continuing education as a dental nurse. The series examine different types of study days and courses that may be available to you and how to survive and complete the course. This article will help you make sense of course structures
Effective care coordination requires that each patient's needs and preferences for care are matched with the appropriate level of service and clinical expertise and that care decisions are based on knowledge of the patient and availability of care
This article is the seventh in a series of case studies illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the registered dental nurse. It will describe the guidance that is available, and the steps necessary, to avoid the legal and ethical problems that will be discussed
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