Administering and monitoring high-alert medications in acute care
The nurse’s primary role in the medication process is to ensure that drugs are administered...
19 Jul 2017
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.
Investigating the attitudes of nurses who are obese
The prevalence of obesity is higher among nurses than in any other group of healthcare...
12 Jul 2017
Reflection on the dual-field adult and child nursing degree course
In 2011, the University of Southampton commenced a four-year undergraduate nursing degree...
05 Jul 2017
Use of dexmedetomidine infusion as a sedative drug for patients in the intensive care...
The administration of sedatives may present several challenges for critical care nurses....
28 Jun 2017
Diagnosis and management of myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a rare long-term neurological condition that is characterised by...
21 Jun 2017
An overview of the evidence-based practice process for novice researchers
This article explores how nurses can use evidence-based practice to critique and evaluate...
21 Jun 2017
Use of dexmedetomidine infusion as a sedative drug for patients in the intensive care...
The administration of sedatives may present several challenges for critical care nurses....
20 Jun 2017
Developing and evaluating a foundation preceptorship programme for newly qualified...
In 2014, an innovative, three-tiered foundation preceptorship programme for newly qualified...
14 Jun 2017
Care of patients undergoing stoma formation: what the nurse needs to know
Rationale and key points This article provides an overview of the various types of abdominal...
07 Jun 2017
Use of the wellness thermometer to improve consultations for patients with human...
The care paradigm for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has changed from...
07 Jun 2017
Assessing an individual’s fitness to be interviewed in police custody
Nurses working in police custody settings may be called on to assess a detainee’s fitness to...
31 May 2017
Pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an incurable disorder that is associated with ovarian...
24 May 2017
Interventions for treating oral leukoplakia to prevent oral cancer
The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health outcomes through...
24 May 2017
Nursing students’ experience of research during clinical placements
Aim To investigate pre-registration nursing students’ experience of research during clinical...
17 May 2017
Role of nurses in supporting patients to self-manage chronic conditions
The burden of chronic illness is increasing globally as a result of increased life...
17 May 2017
Brain natriuretic peptide: what the nurse needs to know
Rationale and key points Brain natriuretic peptide is a chemical secreted when the heart is...
17 May 2017
Developing, implementing and evaluating a model for an outpatient self-harm service
Aim To reduce the incidence of self-harming behaviour and improve well-being and experience...
10 May 2017
Preoperative care of patients undergoing stoma formation: what the nurse needs to know
Rationale and key points This article addresses preoperative care of patients for whom...
03 May 2017