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SBAR in Nursing: The Complete Guide to Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation
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SBAR in Nursing: The Complete Guide to Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation

SBAR gives nurses a structure for high-stakes communication. This guide covers what it means, how to use it, real examples of it working and failing, and practical tips for every setting.

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Terry: Uknurses Clinical Educator · June 11, 2026 · 12 min read Read More
When a Patient Demands More Painkillers: A Nurse's Practical Guide to Substance Use on the Ward
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When a Patient Demands More Painkillers: A Nurse's Practical Guide to Substance Use on the Ward

The patient wants more painkillers. You are not sure it is safe. Nobody taught you this part. A practical, honest guide to managing substance use disorder at the bedside, with compassion, clinical skill, and your PIN intact.

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