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.
Exploring the use of high-fidelity simulation training to enhance clinical skills
The use of interprofessional simulation training to enhance nursing students’ performance of...
07 Feb 2018
Role of central venous pressure monitoring in critical care settings
Central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring is used to assess the fluid status of patients in...
31 Jan 2018
Implementation of e-portfolios for the professional development of Admiral Nurses
Nurses are required to maintain their fitness to practise through continuing professional...
24 Jan 2018
Health stewardship: a concept for best health outcomes
The concept of health stewardship and responsibility for self, marks a shift from adopting a...
17 Jan 2018
Reflection on curative treatment versus palliation of symptoms in end of life care
A nursing student on their frustration at being unable to alter the direction of treatment
17 Jan 2018
Evaluating a co-facilitation approach to service user and carer involvement in...
Partnership working with service users and carers is an integral aspect of healthcare...
10 Jan 2018
Legal, ethical and professional aspects of duty of care for nurses
Duty of care is a fundamental aspect of nursing, and many nurses consider this to be an...
13 Dec 2017
Antiepileptic drugs for the primary and secondary prevention of seizures in viral...
Summary statement The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health...
06 Dec 2017
Assessment, care and management of patients with red eye
Red eye is a common ocular presentation in primary care, and there are several challenges...
06 Dec 2017
Ambulatory and short-burst oxygen for interstitial lung disease
Summary statement The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health...
29 Nov 2017
Development and regulation of advanced nurse practitioners in the UK and internationally
The NHS in the UK is under increasing pressure as a result of financial and recruitment...
29 Nov 2017
Care of patients undergoing weaning from mechanical ventilation in critical care
How to care for patients who are undergoing weaning from mechanical ventilation
22 Nov 2017
Errors in the nursing management of a deteriorating patient
Effective management of the deteriorating patient requires early recognition of the signs of...
15 Nov 2017
Managing chronic oedema and wet legs in the community: a service evaluation
Patients with chronic oedema and ‘wet legs’ are frequently seen in the community setting,...
08 Nov 2017
Antifibrinolytics (lysine analogues) for the prevention of bleeding in people with...
Summary statement The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health...
01 Nov 2017
Students’ perspectives of using the hub and spoke model to support and develop learning...
The hub and spoke model is one approach to nursing students’ practice learning, which...
25 Oct 2017
Person-centred care: experiences of older people with dementia
Aim To explore the views, perceptions and experiences of older people with dementia of...
18 Oct 2017
Role of clinical practice educators in an integrated community and mental health NHS...
Clinical practice educators (CPEs) aim to provide support and education to clinical staff...
11 Oct 2017