District nursing services: survey reveals ‘relentless’ pressures
RCN’s shocking survey shows pressure goes even beyond challenges of pandemic
10 Mar 2021
Julie Green
Open access
Optimising the assessment and management of lower limb wounds in general practice
A service improvement project to provide a pathway for people with lower limb wounds
04 Nov 2020
Capitalising on the astonishing work of district and community nurses during COVID-19
We need to retain the spotlight on the excellent service we provide beyond the pandemic
23 Jul 2020
Advance care planning and decision-making in dementia care: a literature review
Role of ACP in identifying preferred place of care or death for people with dementia
15 Jul 2020
Animated film highlights the work of district nurses
Animated film from RCN forum puts the focus on district nursing wound care services
27 Sep 2018
Survival of the district nursing role in the hands of RCN congress
This year’s RCN congress will be one to watch for district and community nurses as safe staffing, staff well-being and survival of the district nursing role are debated
10 Apr 2018
Becoming an assertive district nurse in a challenging environment
It’s essential that district nurses are inspirational managers, who lead their teams in an effective and confident manner.
06 Mar 2017
Care and management of patients with skin-tunnelled catheters
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are used in secondary and, increasingly, primary care settings to provide access to the central circulation. Skin-tunnelled catheters (STCs) are frequently used as the vascular access device of choice, particularly for patients receiving chemotherapy and for those who require long-term access for repeated transfusions. Despite the increased use of STCs, practice varies between trusts and community teams. This article provides an overview of the care and management of patients with STCs.
25 Jun 2008