Epilepsy: Types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment

Epilepsy

Recurrent seizures are common in people who have epilepsy. These seizures are caused by a breakdown in brain electrical activity, which disrupts the message systems between brain cells for a short period. In this blog, you will get a brief introduction to epilepsy, its types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is … Read more

Blood Transfusion: Purpose, Types, Procedure, Risk, and complications

Blood-Transfusion

The procedure of putting blood products into one’s circulation intravenously is known as blood transfusion. Transfusions are used to replenish lost blood components in a variety of medical conditions. What is the purpose of Blood transfusion? You may receive blood transfusions for many reasons. There are the following reasons for it. You’ve had significant surgery … Read more

An overview of Diabetes

What-is-Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body converts food into energy. This disease causes high blood sugar. High blood sugar can cause severe damage to body organs.  In this blog, you will get a brief introduction to diabetes, causes, symptoms, and prevention. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the … Read more

Dementia: Symptoms, Causes, Types, and diagnosis

Dementia

Dementia is a broad term for memory loss or language, problem-solving skills, or other thinking abilities that are significant enough to affect the daily routine. What is dementia? The term “dementia” is used to describe a collection of signs and symptoms that impact memory as well as social and thinking abilities sufficiently to disrupt your … Read more

Anaphylaxis

anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction. It causes rash, low pulse, and anaphylactic shock. This allergic reaction can be life threatening if not treated right away. When you have anaphylaxis, your immune system releases a rush of chemicals that can put you into shock — your blood pressure drops abruptly and your airways narrow, making … Read more

Asperger syndrome: symptoms, causes and diagnosis

Asperger syndrome

Asperger syndrome (AS) is a neurodevelopmental disability. It can lead to difficulty in social interaction and nonverbal communication, repetitive behaviors and interest patterns. Characteristics of Asperger syndrome Asperger Generally involves Distinctive strengths Difficulty with social interactions Distinctive strengths Desire for sameness Restricted interests Distinctive strengths What are the main symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome? There are … Read more

All you need to know about NMC CBT exam

NMC CBT exam

The NMC CBT exam is Competence Based Test. The CBT test is designed to evaluate the capabilities and abilities of individuals who want to be a part of NHS from outside the UK or rejoin registration after a prolonged time away from the practice. In this blog you will get detail instructions and requirements for … Read more

A brief insight into NHS band 8a job description

NHS band 8a job

The NHS band 8a job is entitled to advance clinical practitioner. Band 8a nurse will show the highest level of competence in the professional service. The advanced practitioner provides guidance, education, and assistance to patients, staff family members, and caregivers. This blog will give you a complete description of the NHS band 8a job. NHS … Read more

What is the band 5 nurse job?

band 5 nurse job

The band 5 nurse job is entitled to staff nurse. The staff nurse serves in a multidisciplinary team that develops collaborative need-based care plans through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Band 5 nurse job description The band five nurses provide excellent professional, skilled, and effective person-centered, evidence-based nursing care. On the other hand, they are … Read more

Benefits of working as a nurse in the UK

working as a nurse in the UK

Have you considered working as a nurse in the UK but are unsure if it is the correct choice? Well, the prospect of relocating to a new country is always frightening. You’ll be moving to a new country far away from your family and friends. It’s understandable if you’re worried about relocating to the United … Read more

What is the role of the band 7 nurse?

A Band 7 nurse holds a pivotal position in healthcare, signifying a senior role with advanced responsibilities. Also known as Clinical Nurse Specialists or Advanced Nurse Practitioners, they lead in patient care coordination, team management, and contribute to strategic decision-making. With extensive clinical expertise, they play a crucial role in education, research, and policy development. … Read more

What are the key responsibilities of the band 6 nurse?

responsibilities of the band 6 nurse

The band 6 nurse is entitled to Senior Staff Nurse and is responsible for assessing, planning, providing specialist nursing advice and carrying out specialist nursing procedures. This blog will get a complete insight into the band 6 nurse job responsibilities. Band 6 nurse job description: The band six nurse is a senior staff nurse post. … Read more

Is it beneficial to become an agency midwife?

agency midwife

If you’re a midwife or a midwifery student, you might be wondering if being an agency midwife has many advantages over having permanent employment at a hospital. Why should you choose to be an agency midwife? If you work as a midwife at a hospital, you will know your working hours, receive a regular income, … Read more

A comprehensive guide to OCCUPATIONAL English Test (OET)

OCCUPATIONAL English Test

The Occupational English Test (OET) is an English language test for healthcare professionals approved by NMC and GMC. It evaluates healthcare workers’ language communication skills to register and practise in the UK. What is the Format of the OET? The OET measures all four language abilities – listening, reading, writing, and speaking. It mainly focuses … Read more

How to become a clinical nurse specialist UK

clinical nurse specialist

The clinical nurse specialist has been a vital part of health care in the UK. Their primary role is to provide quality, cost-effective speciality care. Through the decades, the profession has become widely accepted in the health care system as a standardised, licensed, and fully regulated health care occupation. What is a clinical nurse specialist? … Read more