The number of milligrams in 1 teaspoon varies according to the density of the substance being measured. Milligrams are a unit of weight; the teaspoon is a unit of volume equivalent to 5 milliliters. These measurements are part of the modern metric system established by the International System of Units. Keep Learning.
What the Code means for employers. The new NMC Code - Professional staff, quality services shows how the professional standards and principles of the Code are important to employers of nurses and midwives. Staff proffesiynol, gwasanaethau o safon (Welsh) Code resources. We have produced a series of A3 posters about the revised Code.
International Council of Nurses. Professional nursing associations are also taking a lead in promoting patient safety. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) (www.icn.ch) states that patient safety is fundamental to quality health and encourages nurses to address patient safety in all aspects of care.