Clinical
Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
Exploring the effects of emergency department crowding on emergency nurses
Literature review on the effects of crowding on ED nurses’ workload and well-being
Exploring the benefits and limitations of using telemedicine in unscheduled care
Literature review to determine how telemedicine affects patient care
Role of prophylactic antibiotics in treating patients presenting with dog bites
A review showed that evidence on using prophylactic antibiotics for dog bite wounds is contradictory
Understanding body fluid balance, dehydration and intravenous fluid therapy
Identifying and treating dehydration, which can occur as a result of many conditions
Understanding demographics, training and decision-making practices of UK triage nurses
Considering safer staffing levels and greater nurse welfare support in emergency departments
Characteristics and outcomes of people in suicidal crisis at two emergency departments
A service evaluation found prevention strategies should encourage nurses to address gaps in support
Experiences of healthcare professionals when breaking bad news in major trauma care
Challenges include a suitable place to talk, building rapport and setting realistic expectations
A strategic solution to preventing the harm associated with ambulance handover delays
Preventing risks associated with immediate handovers and improving patient experiences
Improving suicide risk screening in the emergency department
Learn about the use of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Risk Scale
Developing a major trauma course and coaching programme for ward nurses
A bespoke course is helping to increase nurses’ competence when caring for patients with complex trauma