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.
Supporting the well-being of nurses working with trauma
Learn more about trauma and its effects on nurses’ physical and psychological well-being
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and radiologically inserted gastrostomy tubes
Explore the differences in insertion techniques, aftercare, replacement and removal
Understanding and managing iron deficiency anaemia
Refresh your knowledge of its pathophysiology, identification and diagnosis
Ensuring culturally competent nursing care for LGBT+ people
Recognise some of the challenges LGBT+ people may experience in accessing healthcare
Exploring the effects of financial stress on undergraduate nursing students in Scotland
Understand how it can affect mental health and cause them to consider leaving their course
Wound infection: diagnosis, treatment and prevention
Learn about topical antimicrobials, antibiotics and wound bed preparation techniques
Understanding the physiology of wound healing and holistic wound assessment
Read about an assessment framework and selecting the right wound care product
Communicating effectively with people who have mental health issues
Understand how developing rapport can promote a person-centred approach
Challenging diabetes mellitus-related stigma with targeted education
Recognise the adverse effects of this stigma on people living with the condition
Communication strategies to support people experiencing mental health issues
Refresh your knowledge of approaches such as empathy, active listening and validation
Acute unplanned alcohol withdrawal: assessment and management
Increase your knowledge of the signs and symptoms of alcohol dependence and withdrawal