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.
Introducing change to the post-anaesthetic care unit
Parental presence in the post-operative care unit (PACU) is an under-reported and...
Observing and describing nursing interactions
This article describes the development of a programme to collect qualitative data...
Using qualitative research methods in nursing
This paper explores the problems and dilemmas encountered while conducting a...
Measuring and recording blood pressure
The aim of this article is to review the...
An evaluation of mechanical aids used within the NHS
This paper describes Phase III of the study of mechanical aids used within the NHS...
A study into clients’ attitudes towards mechanical aids
In the second article of three (the first appeared in last week’s issue), the...
A study of nurses’ attitudes towards mechanical aids
Publication of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (HSE 1992) focused...
The role of the specialist for families with autistic children
This research article looks at the present and future needs of a group of children...
Can a mental health nurse be a nurse practitioner?
This paper is part of a larger study examining the role of the nurse practitioner...
Asthma control and morbidity: a comparison of inhaler devices
This study assessed the difference in efficacy and patient morbidity when asthma...
Aim and intended learning outcomes
AIM AND INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The aim of this article is...
The principles of optimum wound management
AIM and intended learning outcomes
The aim of this article is...
The management of eczema in adults
Aim and intended learning outcomes
The aim of this article is...
Telephoning a nursing department: callers’ experiences
This preliminary, exploratory study examined the level of satisfaction of patients...
Do birthplans empower women? A study of their views
The use of birthplans has become a common practice in many maternity units to...
General nurses’ attitudes to patients who self-harm
This article describes the prevalence of suicidal behaviour, both nationally and in...
Psoriasis
Continuing Education articles are run in conjunction with the RCN Institute to help...