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.
Multiple needle insertion attempts: insights from a US survey of patients and nurses
Recognising the adverse effects associated with multiple needle insertion attempts
Safeguarding older adults in residential care: Kouzes and Posner’s leadership model
Why nurses must remain open to a range of leadership approaches
Nursing practice feedback: exploring barriers to and strategies for effective delivery
Why feedback should be regarded as a valuable tool for growth rather than a punitive approach
Survey: hospital staff’s experiences of unsafe staffing levels and employers’ responses
An overview of some results of a union-led pilot survey of acute hospital staff
Staff development: exploring the perception and reality of professionalism in UK nursing
How public perception of the profession can be affected by negative portrayals in the media
Organisational support and strategies to address nurse burnout and enhance resilience
How managers can spot early warning signs and provide support to prevent nurse burnout
Identifying and addressing the challenges experienced by nursing associates
A framework addresses weakness and threats, outlining ways to encourage and support the role
Patient safety during transfers from critical care: developing and assessing a checklist
A checklist reduces incidents but a shift in workplace culture may be needed to foster incident reporting
Practice learning experiences and preparedness of nursing students during COVID-19
Student accounts show a need to investigate the scope and timing of disaster preparation in curricula