Exploring the voices of children and children’s nurses in hospital
Findings from a study and literature review, and implications for children’s nursing practice
06 Mar 2023
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.
Implementing partnership working to enhance the care of the acutely unwell child
Care of children who become acutely unwell while accessing community palliative care services
20 Feb 2023
Respiratory syncytial virus and its prophylaxis with palivizumab
A survey of nurses’ knowledge of palivizumab administration for children with respiratory...
08 Feb 2023
Prosopagnosia (face blindness) and child health during the COVID-19 pandemic
A consideration of the potential effects of mask-wearing due to COVID-19 on child health
23 Jan 2023
Factors associated with quality of life in children with sickle cell disease
Recognise the factors that can affect health-related quality of life
09 Jan 2023
Updated European guidelines for coeliac disease in children
An update for clinicians on how to diagnose and manage coeliac disease in children
19 Dec 2022
Why eating disorders in children and young people are increasing
Early intervention is vital in supporting a child or young person with an eating disorder
05 Dec 2022
Open access
Nasogastric tube feeding under restraint: practical guidance for children’s nurses
Advice on how to minimise the distress caused by nasogastric tube feeding under restraint
21 Nov 2022
Prevention of dental caries in children and young people
Read about evidence-based guidance on dental hygiene and prevention of dental caries
07 Nov 2022
Community children’s nursing: developing a bespoke model of post-registration education
Curricula to support postgraduate development need to be responsive, flexible and adaptable
03 Oct 2022
Day surgery admissions pathway for children and young people with learning disabilities
Enhance your awareness of the positive effects of a bespoke admission process
05 Sep 2022
Supporting children’s nurses to deliver trauma-informed care
Developing resilience and using self-care strategies can inform a trauma-informed approach
08 Aug 2022
Advanced clinical practice in paediatric haematology and oncology
Developing a capability document to support and standardise practice
25 Jul 2022
Development of a nurse-led transport service for non-critical neonates and children
Understand the advantages of the transport nurse role and similar nurse-led services
20 Jun 2022
Safely transferring critically ill adults and children during COVID-19
The role of retrieval nurse practitioners in inter-hospital transport of the critically ill
06 Jun 2022
Barriers to health promotion with overweight children, young people and their families
Identifying the barriers that children’s nurses face in addressing overweight or obesity
23 May 2022
Reducing pressure injuries in children caused by peripheral intravenous cannulae
Education, tubular bandaging and skin inspections could reduce incidence of pressure injuries
19 Apr 2022
Development of a band 5 nurse coordinators’ competency pathway in a children’s hospital
How a children’s hospital developed a competency-based document and training day
04 Apr 2022