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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.
Role of front-line nurse leadership in improving care
Why you should read this article: » To recognise the influence of front-line leaders on...
01 Jun 2018
Effects of singing groups on staff well-being: a feasibility study
Why you should read this article: » To understand the potential effects of singing groups on...
29 May 2018
Providing nutritional support for patients in critical care
Why you should read this article: » To assist you to provide appropriate nutritional support...
21 May 2018
Nursing management of patients with faecal incontinence
Why you should read this article: » To enhance your understanding of the signs, symptoms,...
23 Apr 2018
Exploring the role of advanced nurse practitioners in leadership
Why you should read this article: » To understand some of the main challenges for advanced...
20 Apr 2018
Identification and management of drug allergy
Why you should read this article: » To understand and recognise the main types of allergic...
06 Apr 2018
An overview of developments in nurse prescribing in the UK
Why you should read this article: » To update your knowledge of advances in relation to the...
06 Apr 2018
Developing a service improvement initiative for people with learning disabilities in...
People with learning disabilities are often marginalised in healthcare, including in hospice...
21 Mar 2018
Benefits of quiet time interventions in the intensive care unit: a literature review
Sleep disturbance is a significant issue for patients in intensive care units (ICUs), which...
21 Mar 2018
An overview of mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit
This article discusses the history, types and essential components of mechanical ventilation...
07 Mar 2018
Antibiotics for acute bronchitis
The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health outcomes through...
28 Feb 2018
Using a systematic approach to assess an acutely unwell patient with catatonia: a case...
Patients in acute settings may present with a variety of signs and symptoms; however, the...
28 Feb 2018
Exploring emergency nurse practitioners’ perceptions of their role
Since the 1980s, the emergency nurse practitioner (ENP) role has evolved as increasing...
21 Feb 2018
Use of combined inhalers for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health outcomes through...
14 Feb 2018
Overview of the incidence, early identification and management of sepsis
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that is triggered by an infection. Sepsis...
14 Feb 2018
Plasma transfusions prior to insertion of central lines for people with abnormal...
The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health outcomes through...
07 Feb 2018
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