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The importance of prescribing

Being an independent nurse prescriber has become increasingly important for nurses who work within medical aesthetics, for both the welfare of our patients and for our patient management..

Continuing the journey towards the achievement of public protection, safeguarding and regulatory oversight

As we proceed into 2024 we are becoming increasingly aware that the Westminster Government is engaging actively to consult on how best to design and implement a new system of licensing laws across...

Insuring aesthetic excellence: navigating the evolving landscape of aesthetic insurance in the UK

The JCCP and Hamilton Fraser have applauded the Government for taking the first key step to enforce statutory regulation of the non-surgical aesthetics sector in England. It has always been our shared...

Resolving problems at work

In describing the mediation process, Mali Smith, a legal director and mediator at Wright Hassall, says the process is voluntary, confidential and uses an independent third party to try to reach an...

Putting fraudsters on notice

The world of healthcare has not been exempt from this. In January 2012, the Mail Online wrote about a practice manager, Duncan Millar, who got into debt following the failure of his marriage and...

The JCCP's response to the DHSC licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures first consultation paper

» The JCCP has been unequivocal in its response and has advised that all aesthetic procedures that are considered to be invasive, complex or present with a higher risk of complications should be...

The Scottish Aesthetic Awards: a night of celebrating talent

» The Scottish Aesthetic Awards celebrate the very best of the aesthetic professionals and recognise the talent and hard work that goes into this ever growing industry « .

I am a BACN Nurse

» It doesn't matter if you are new to medical aesthetics or have been practising for years. Our values, ethics and competencies are underpinned by the desire to deliver high quality, patient-centred...

The BACN response to the DHSC consultation

»The Code does not place restrictions or limits on tasks, treatments or the practices of nurses. Therefore, any person who seeks information from a registered nurse, whether they embark on treatment...

The advantages and challenges associated with the Government's legislation for the aesthetics sector in England

» Social media is a platform that many practitioners within the aesthetics sector use to showcase and promote enviable lifestyles. This has served to breed avarice, encouraging others to seek out...

Towards a specialist practitioner in aesthetic nursing

» A training course which instructs on where and how much to inject to achieve a given outcome, even a course which includes a few hours of e-learning, is bound to set up a degree of cognitive...

The Government's consultation on ‘the licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England’

Readers will remember that following a rigorous campaign with regulators, Ministers, MPs, Members of the House of Lords, with national policy influencers and with fellow partner organizations the JCCP...

Why choose Journal of Aesthetic Nursing?

Journal of Aesthetic Nursing is the peer-reviewed journal at the forefront of medical aesthetics. We share clinical expertise, practical guidance and professional mentorship to help you develop skills and improve your practice.

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