Introduction
This report will highlight the similarities and differences between the two main governing bodies in care in Scotland, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). It will provide information on how to enter into the nursing and social care profession, how to update training, continuously progress and the professional codes they must follow.
Professional Education and Training
As both Nurses and Social Workers have to be caring, skilled and knowledgeable it is essential universities and colleges provide the correct training and education required.
Universities such as the University of Dundee and Glasgow University offer Adult, children, mental health and learning disability nursing
I am interested in studying BN (Hons) Learning Disability Nursing in higher education for a number of reasons. The for most one being that it will link directly into my future career ambitions by providing me with grounding, for a range of possible specialist career in Learning Disabilities. Secondly the qualification will give me the academic knowledge, nursing and management skills I need to become a Learning Disability Nurse whom employers would keenly seek. It will offer me a route to work in various organisations and one being NHS. The subject will give me a clear outline for making decisions in the real world of work, and leave me well equipped with necessary knowledge and skills in areas of domestic and international nursing sphere.
Social work can be a stressful career, you need to be well organised as there is a significant level of administrative work - and time management skills are crucial. A social worker is expected to assess, review and maintain
• As a care worker we must follow all the rules and regulations regarding the policy of social care or what so called legislation. We should practice the high quality standard of care, always make it appoint that we do our job safe and properly with the clients as well as to our fellow carers. As guide or one factor to do the right description of our work we need to follow all the standards , attend trainings and update all seminars.
Task 2 A.C 2.2 All healthcare or social care professionals must work within the regulation of their professional body. Nursing and Midwifery Council, (NMC) is a statutory body set up by the Parliament of the United Kingdom for the nurses. The aim of the NMC is to protect the health and wellbeing of the public. The main roles of the NMC are: • The NMC set standards of education, training, conduct and performance so that nurses and midwives can deliver high quality healthcare throughout their careers.
In this assignment we will be discussing how the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC (2015) guides nurses in the direction of good practice. Why we have the code? Who the code is for? How to implement the code in our daily lives as practitioners. The NMC (2015) is a set of guidelines which nurses and midwives must adhere to in order to provide the best care possible to their patients. The NMC (2015) is split into four main sections:
In this Assignment, we will be looking at and discussing how the Nursing Midwifery Council’s Code (NMC) can guide the provision of person centred nursing care. What is the NMC’s Code? NMC Code is a list of professional requirements that which the nurses and midwives needs to adhere in order to practice in United Kingdom. This Code also helps the nurses and midwives to maintain their professional standards throughout their career. The Code is divided into four important sections. The sections are Prioritise people, Practise effectively and Preserve safety and Promote professionalism and trust (NMC 2015).
In paper significantly analysed the health and social care aspects along with current legislation and sector skills as well as standards that
ReferencesAlexander, M. F., Fawcett, J. M., & Runciman, P. J. (Eds.). (2004). Nursing practice hospital and home - The adult (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
I am very interested in a role that will allow me to utilize my educational training and caring and nursing skills in a way that will give the patients a chance to live happily and comfortable. I commenced University in 2013 and I am due to complete a bachelor of nursing degree through La Trobe University in November this year
Nursing care is the process of providing care to individuals as a qualified nurse. Nursing is seen to be the clinical judgement in the provision of care. This will enable people to improve, maintain or to recover health, to have a better coping mechanism with their health problems and to provide the best possible quality of life no matter what disease or disability until the end of their life (Nursing Standards, 2013). In order to carry out nursing care it is essential that the fundamental needs of care are carried out. A guideline of these fundamental needs are provided by the nursing midwifery council (NMC) within in the code of conduct which all UK nurses and midwifes must
As a Registered Nurse is a crucial component to ensure that there is effective communication between the nurse and patient. As well as being respectful to the person’s dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights. This is because everyone is different, and due to this it is important that I am being cautious to each person’s individual needs.
Social work involves passionate individuals who are dedicated to helping others by providing services to vulnerable children, families or individuals in need, while constantly looking for ways in which we can improve society. This discipline is dedicated to helping people find solutions to their problems in order to make the world a better place. I chose this field of study, because I find the job of a social worker rewarding. I have always enjoyed helping others and knowing that I have made a difference in someone’s life. It is no secret that this is a challenging career; however, the feeling of knowing that you made the world a better place is indescribable. I have simply decided to make my passion of helping others into a career. I know that in order to make my passion a career I will need to get the best education and training possible.
NMC (2008) The Code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives. London: Nursing and Midwifery Council
Throughout personal professional development reflection is essential, allowing health care professionals to self-develop by revisiting events and analysing areas in which improvements and learning would ensure a positive impact on their future practice. The Nursing and Midwifery Council, (NMC, 2010) notes that all health care practitioners must be self-aware in their own values and principles which could affect their practice. Ensuring they maintain personal and professional development while learning through supervision, feedback and reflection.
In order to be a social work, a person has to be well round in the field because social work encompass many different things.