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.
Embedding spiritual care into everyday nursing care
How patients’ spiritual needs can be embedded into everyday nursing practice
04 Nov 2019
Supporting patients to make lifestyle behaviour changes
Enhance your knowledge of the benefits of health promotion and preventing ill health
21 Oct 2019
Role of the nurse consultant in infection prevention and control
Read how they develop evidence-based practice and motivate and inspire staff
14 Oct 2019
Understanding the role of chaplains in supporting patients and healthcare staff
Why chaplains might provide a more generic and less religious service in the future
10 Oct 2019
Respecting the ethical principle of autonomy in end of life care decisions
Recognise the ethical, legal and professional issues when caring for patients
30 Sep 2019
The benefits and risks of nursing students engaging with social media
Learn about e-professionalism and the standards expected of nurses online
23 Sep 2019
Promoting recruitment by rebranding the image of nursing
Identify the features that could attract people to the profession
16 Sep 2019
How to measure a patient’s temperature non-invasively
Understand the factors that can influence the accuracy of readings
09 Sep 2019
Preventing medical device-related skin damage
Minimise the risk for patients, primarily by preventing pressure ulcers
02 Sep 2019
Use of pain scales and observational pain assessment tools in hospital settings
Learn how to recognise patient behaviours that may indicate pain
29 Aug 2019
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Awareness of secondary traumatic stress in emergency nursing
How nurses can safeguard against secondary traumatic stress
20 Aug 2019
Enhancing the care of patients with sickle cell disease
Ensure the effective management of painful vaso-occlusive crises
19 Aug 2019
Improving the awareness and care of veterans in healthcare services
Understand the unique healthcare needs of people who have served in the UK military
12 Aug 2019
Understanding the role of carbohydrates in optimal nutrition
How to advise patients on appropriate intake as part of a balanced diet
29 Jul 2019
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
15 Jul 2019
Undertaking a person-centred assessment of patients with chronic wounds
How to identify and remove potential barriers to wound healing
08 Jul 2019
Care of infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease
Learn about treatment options and the importance of psychological support
01 Jul 2019
Preventing foot complications in people with diabetes mellitus
Understand the causes, signs and symptoms, and how to assess foot health
28 Jun 2019