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.
Role of the nurse consultant in infection prevention and control
Read how they develop evidence-based practice and motivate and inspire staff
Understanding the role of chaplains in supporting patients and healthcare staff
Discover why chaplains might provide a more generic and less religious service in the future
Respecting the ethical principle of autonomy in end of life care decisions
Recognise the ethical, legal and professional issues when caring for patients
The benefits and risks of nursing students engaging with social media
Learn about e-professionalism and the standards expected of nurses online
Promoting recruitment by rebranding the image of nursing
Identify the features that could attract people to the profession
How to measure a patient’s temperature non-invasively
Understand the factors that can influence the accuracy of readings
Preventing medical device-related skin damage
Minimise the risk for patients, primarily by preventing pressure ulcers
Use of pain scales and observational pain assessment tools in hospital settings
Learn how to recognise patient behaviours that may indicate pain
Enhancing the care of patients with sickle cell disease
Ensure the effective management of painful vaso-occlusive crises
Improving the awareness and care of veterans in healthcare services
Understand the unique healthcare needs of people who have served in the UK military
Understanding the role of carbohydrates in optimal nutrition
How to advise patients on appropriate intake as part of a balanced diet
Role of nurses in promoting the skin health of older people in the community
The age-associated changes that affect the skin, and what advice to give