» The BACN has just started a new three-part series on social media. ‘The Power of Paperless’ Instagram Lives are in partnership with Aesthetic Nurse Software. The series will discuss everything...
» Instruments within the Human Medicines Regulations (2012) in England permit medical prescribers—doctors and dentists included—to obtain prescription medicines on a ‘wholesale’ basis, where the...
Not every patient takes a summer holiday, and even if they go away for a couple of weeks that still means they are at home for most of July and August. So what stops them coming into clinic as...
As editor, as opposed to having the Letters to JAN section this month, I would like to pass on a message from the head of our editorial board, Nurse Cheryl Barton.
Every employee has the right to file a grievance at any time, regardless of what it relates to. Further, there is no minimum length of service required to make a complaint..
‘Working in the NHS you're part of a huge organisation that not only provides safe, evidence based practice, but a community of peers whom you look up to and learn from. Working privately in your...
» [The enactment of a new licencing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England] is crucial, as when performed badly, procedures can cause infection, allergic reactions, disfigurement,...
Han-Son Lee, the founder of Daddilife.com, an online community that aims to support fathers, has noticed this change in roles. Back in May 2019, Daddilife conducted research - with a project entitled...
Moore (2018) summarised procrastination as a normal reaction when we fear a threat to our sense of independence or worth and as a method to avoid difficult situations. We end up doing anything other...
Aside from multiple rows of vibrant stands (many featuring technology standing at the forefront of the industry), another highlight of ACE was the series of well-received educational sessions. This...
With spring well and truly upon us, here at the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) we have had a busy and productive start to 2023, preparing for another exciting year ahead. Our national...
It seems like common sense, but the practitioner can act as an infection threat if they themselves are not adhering to the fundamentals of healthcare protocols. Instagram has made the industry...
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