Can student nurses undertake male and female catheterisation?
Yes, students can undertake female and male catheterisation according to NHS Grampian Catheterisation policy (2008). The policy states that: “It is recognised that students must be given opportunities to participate in various clinical skills. The student nurse may participate in the initial urethral catheterisation of female patients, and re-catheterisation of male patients, under the direct supervision at all times of a registered mentor competent and confident in these procedures at the discretion of the nurse. Prior to undertaking catheterisation procedures, the student must demonstrate an appreciation of the theoretical and practical aspects underpinning the procedure of urinary catheterisation to the mentor. There is an opportunity for this to be reflected in the student’s clinical skill passport provided by their University The mentor, having an up to date knowledge of the content of respective Urinary Catheterisation education programmes within NHS Grampian will be responsible
