Eczema in adults: a quick guide to causes, types and supporting patients to self-manage
This common condition, characterised by dry, itchy skin, can greatly affect quality of life
26 Sep 2022
Nicola Davies
Preventing, identifying and managing delirium in nursing homes and acute settings
Older people in nursing homes are vulnerable to delirium, a condition causing confusion
02 Mar 2021
Management of cardiac arrest following blunt trauma
A critical evaluation of resuscitative thoracotomy
25 Aug 2020
Super-switching: How to master the art of multitasking
Juggling duties may hinder productivity, but for nurses it's often the only choice
04 Jul 2018
Treating ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Treatment of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has moved from thrombolysis to primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) over the past 20 years. This is a result of evidence that the latter has superior long-term benefits for patients. However, there is little research on whether patients who present after the mandated time of less than 120 minutes from onset of signs and symptoms could benefit from primary thrombolysis followed by rescue percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), referred to here as angiography. This article, which includes a case study, describes the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, acute coronary syndrome, and STEMI, and examines some of the literature that compares primary PCI to thrombolysis followed by angiography. It also highlights gaps in research, and encourages practitioners to consider administering thrombolysis to patients who do not present within 120 minutes of the onset of signs and symptoms of STEMI.
10 Jun 2016
Student life - Stay fit to make the grade
Nicola Davies on ways nursing students can keep mentally healthy to ensure their demanding course is less stressful
02 Dec 2015
Student life - How to find a career path that suits you
What type of nurse do you want to be? Do you want to specialise? There are many disciplines to choose from when deciding your future. Here’s a few ways to help you shape your career path.
25 Nov 2015
Student life - Putting theory into practice every day
One of the most effective ways to cement your learning and hone your nursing skills is through living your nursing knowledge. Here are some tips on how to use your nursing knowledge in everyday life.
18 Nov 2015
Failure is an option
Learn from you mistakes and you'll be soon bounce back - read on to find out how.
04 Nov 2015
Student life - How to get the best from mentoring
Every nursing student needs a mentor – someone who can be a practical teacher, guide and role model. But students also need to do their part to get the most out of the relationship.
28 Oct 2015
Making the trial run
Better approaches to screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease are made possible by the research findings from clinical trials.
21 Oct 2015
Five steps to work happiness
Most of us have an ideal job in mind, but many also feel we will have to jump through lots of hoops to get there. Get out of the ‘just another job’ mentality and into your ‘calling’. After all, a job should be more than just a way to pay the bills.
21 Oct 2015
The right rewards
Rewards are an effective way of persuading people to change their behaviour.
14 Oct 2015
Don’t lose sight of the finish
If you’ve embarked on an exciting new goal but the enthusiasm you felt at the beginning has...
14 Oct 2015
Prepare to succeed
Nurses are increasingly required to give presentations, whether in front of their class, to...
07 Oct 2015
A crash course in grief
Many nurses feel ill-equipped to help patients and families deal with loss. Nicola Davies...
30 Sep 2015
Student life - How to foster better care for older people
By 2035, 16.9 million people in the UK will be over 65, according to the latest projections...
23 Sep 2015
Student life - It pays to maximise your learning power
There are two kinds of learning: passive and active.
02 Sep 2015
Managing emotions at work
Every nurse is taught during training to put their emotions to one side when making...
26 Aug 2015