Understanding the pharmacology of the side effects of medicines
How knowledge of pharmacology can prevent adverse drug reactions and maintain patient safety
16 Dec 2021
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.
Mobile phone interventions to promote adherence to HIV treatment
Identify the potential challenges of such interventions, and how to mitigate them
06 Dec 2021
An overview of the oral medicines used in the management of type 2 diabetes
Understand their benefits and potential side effects, and how to select them
30 Nov 2021
Understanding the legal considerations of consent in nursing practice
Refresh your knowledge of the elements required to ensure that a patient’s consent is valid
22 Nov 2021
Assessing and managing post-operative haemorrhage and haemorrhagic shock
Learn about interventions that can halt the bleeding and restore intravascular volume
15 Nov 2021
Managing agitation secondary to hyperactive delirium in deteriorating patients
Caring for people with delirium and why restraint should be a last resort
08 Nov 2021
Enhancing patients’ experiences of living with epilepsy
Evidence-based interventions that can improve quality of life for patients
01 Nov 2021
Diabetes mellitus: an overview of the types, symptoms, complications and management
Understand the nurse’s role in managing patients with diabetes
28 Oct 2021
Role and support needs of nurses in delivering palliative and end of life care
Learn about training and clinical supervision to inform effective care
25 Oct 2021
Role of the nurse in patient blood management and treating anaemia
Recognise the factors that can influence transfusion decisions and enhance patient safety
19 Oct 2021
Understanding the importance of recognising, treating and preventing stroke
Refresh your knowledge of the risk factors for stroke, and its signs and symptoms
11 Oct 2021
Role of the nurse in addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation on social media
Learn strategies such as debunking and providing accurate, evidence-based information
04 Oct 2021
Using health promotion to support healthy ageing
How to provide targeted solutions that enable older people to live healthy lives
27 Sep 2021
Role of emotional intelligence in effective nurse leadership
Practical activities leaders can undertake to develop their skills in this area
13 Sep 2021
Individual and organisational strategies to develop resilience in the nursing workforce
Learn how resilience is linked to physical and mental well-being – and how to increase it
06 Sep 2021
Open access
Assessing and managing mental health issues in people with chronic skin conditions
Understand the psychological effects of these conditions that patients may experience
01 Sep 2021
Reviewing the physiology, pharmacology and therapeutic uses of ketamine
Familiarise yourself with the nursing implications of ketamine use
23 Aug 2021
Using emollients to promote safe and effective skin care
Enhance your understanding of the skin barrier function and the role of emollients
09 Aug 2021