Telephoning a nursing department: callers’ experiences
This preliminary, exploratory study examined the level of satisfaction of patients...
08 May 1996
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.
Do birthplans empower women? A study of their views
The use of birthplans has become a common practice in many maternity units to...
24 Apr 1996
General nurses’ attitudes to patients who self-harm
This article describes the prevalence of suicidal behaviour, both nationally and in...
17 Apr 1996
Psoriasis
Continuing Education articles are run in conjunction with the RCN Institute to help...
10 Apr 1996
What nurses think of library services: a research study
The need for more research in nursing has been highlighted by many organisations...
03 Apr 1996
Understanding and managing bereavement
The aim of this article is to develop knowledge of the process of bereavement and...
06 Mar 1996
The case for pressure sore and leg ulcer management
Pressure sores are caused by illness and immobility and are common in elderly...
31 Jan 1996
Developing nursing
AIM AND INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES The purpose of this article is to discuss...
09 Jan 1996
Palliative care: the nurse's role...
Aim and intended learning outcomes
The aim of the article is...
06 Dec 1995
Atopic childhood eczema
This article describes the causes and management of atopic eczema. It relates to...
22 Nov 1995
Reducing the risk of eye contamination
The recent case of an Italian nurse waiting for compensation after contracting HIV...
13 Sep 1995