Acute Haemodialysis Nurse: Clinical Examination Skills

What is it about?

Patients requiring haemodialysis therapy often have complex comorbidities, such as diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. The acute haemodialysis nurse therefore requires clinical examination skills and the ability to think critically and escalate care appropriately. Educational pathways for advanced nurses need to be standardised, and continuous assessments to revalidate skills are required.

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Why is it important?

Advanced clinical examination skills facilitate the acute haemodialysis nurse in recognising the deteriorating patient. Development of specific role criteria for a specialist practitioner or advanced practitioner in acute haemodialysis nursing is beneficial in defining nursing boundaries and ensuring safe and effective practice. the AHN provides extended person-centred consultations to develop holistic therapeutic relationships with their patients Interprofessional learning is recommended