Midwifery

Into In this report I will be comparing the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). I will look at many different issues which both professions face and what their code of conduct and registration state on it. Professional Education and Registration Nursing has changed dramatically over the last 150 years as in the 60s as a student nurse you were required to be beside a qualified professional and learn on the job. Now it is essential that you…

investigation and control of any impending and actual risk of any incident that puts people at risk of harm. The notion was introduced in the mid 1990’s with its main aim to lower litigation cost. Managing risk is therefore an essential factor in midwifery. Risk assessment, promotion and protection of safe child birth are key principles within the provision of maternity care. Working along women as they become mothers, midwives must come to teams that risk and safety are strongly related…

1. What are the functions of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)? The NMBA sets policies and standards and it 's function is to work with state and territory boards to; “register nurses, midwives and students, asseses and provided access for oversees trained nurses residing in Australia to be able to practice. It develops standards, codes and guidelines for nurses approving accreditation standards and courses of study. In addition it handles notifications, complaints,…

throughout the course of mentorship program with a virtual student (Chris) under the requirements of the University and in conjunction with the Hospital’s policies and procedures. This essay will focus on the domains identified under the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2015) as Prioritise people, Practise effectively, Preserve safety and Promote professionalism and trust. The education of nursing students takes place at multiple learning environments. In the United Kingdom, 50% of the time…

centred care is growing. The concerned health authorities throughout the world are now emphasising that the provision of health care should be more people’s centred in order to enhance the quality of health care service. In UK the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct is the authority that sets guidelines for nursing and guide the nurses in their professional conduct. As per guidelines, maintain and upholding the values is the standard for nursing and profession enables the nurses to…

As I see the sun rises up, hear the birds’ chirps, and hear the chickens utters a loud, harsh noise. It’s a new day and another day in the farm in Oriental Mindoro. As I got up from bed, I thought of how I should spend my last day here with my family. I then decided to head downstairs and I could immediately overhear loud conversations and then I saw my brothers and sisters as they prepare the table and gather around the table. As I sat down at the corner of the table, we started recalling our…

• Edwards, N. P. (2005). Birthing Autonomy. Abingdon: Routledge. Birthing Autonomy is a book written by Nadine Edwards which focusses on how women decide where to birth, what their experiences were with home birth and the pros and cons of homebirth in both a physical and spiritual sense. Edwards worked with AIMS (Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services) from 1980 to 2017, is a research associate at the University of Sheffield and takes interest in maternity issues which she…

For me, choosing to be a part of the midwifery community was not as easy as it may have been for others. The naturopathic profession was not a part of my upbringing. I grew up on antibiotics and doctor’s appointments until I was old enough to realize that it wasn’t solving anything. I knew I wanted to walk my own path, but I wasn’t certain what that was. When I left school, I didn’t follow my dreams; I simply followed the familiar. For many years I have been drawn to the medical field, but fear…

framework for midwifery, the purpose and function of the Nursing and Midwifery council, the Midwives and Standards Rules and the NMC Code. To begin with, it will discuss what the Nursing and Midwifery Council is and why it is set in place for professionals to follow. Furthermore, go into more detail about what the NMC Code is and what the Midwives Rules and Standards are. As a final point, explain why these are important factors of the statutory framework for midwifery. The Nursing and Midwifery…

Colleges of Nursing (2007), clinical nurse leaders improve patient outcomes, enhance patient care and can act as advocates for reforming healthcare delivery. For this reason, Ireland is among those countries in which the development of nurse and midwifery clinical leadership roles has been embraced. Clinical…