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.
Benefits of quiet time interventions in the intensive care unit: a literature review
Sleep disturbance is a significant issue for patients in intensive care units (ICUs), which...
21 Mar 2018
An overview of mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit
The potential complications of mechanical ventilation and the nurse role in recognising them
07 Mar 2018
Using a systematic approach to assess an acutely unwell patient with catatonia: a case...
Patients in acute settings may present with a variety of signs and symptoms; however, the...
28 Feb 2018
Antibiotics for acute bronchitis
The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health outcomes through...
28 Feb 2018
Exploring emergency nurse practitioners’ perceptions of their role
Since the 1980s, the emergency nurse practitioner (ENP) role has evolved as increasing...
21 Feb 2018
Overview of the incidence, early identification and management of sepsis
How to identify and effectively manage sepsis
14 Feb 2018
Use of combined inhalers for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health outcomes through...
14 Feb 2018
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
Plasma transfusions prior to insertion of central lines for people with abnormal...
The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health outcomes through...
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
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
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
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
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