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.
Compassion in nursing: exploring the perceptions of students and academics
Recognise the factors that can influence the delivery of compassionate care
14 Jun 2021
Methods for capturing patient experience and satisfaction in healthcare services
How to undertake a patient experience audit or research project
07 Jun 2021
Understanding failings in patient safety: lessons from the case of surgeon Ian Paterson
Learning from cases of malpractice and the role of nurses in raising concerns
01 Jun 2021
An overview of diabetic retinopathy and other ocular complications of diabetes mellitus
Understand the role of the nurse in providing patient education and support
25 May 2021
Examining the effects of COVID-19 on mental health services, service users and nurses
How the negative effects on nurses’ physical and mental well-being can be addressed
17 May 2021
Recognising and treating psychological issues in people with diabetes mellitus
Enhance your knowledge of potential issues such as depression, distress and guilt
10 May 2021
Overcoming challenges in community end of life care during the COVID-19 pandemic
How nursing interventions can be adapted to ensure high standards of care are maintained
05 May 2021
Understanding the principles of infection prevention and control
Learn how these principles can be applied during the COVID-19 pandemic
26 Apr 2021
Understanding effective nurse leadership styles during the COVID-19 pandemic
Pros and cons of transactional, transformational and laissez-faire leadership styles
22 Apr 2021
Enhancing the identification of anal incontinence in women of reproductive age
Improve your knowledge of its prevalence, symptoms and risk factors
19 Apr 2021
Use of indwelling catheters and preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections
Enhance your knowledge of the potential complications of these devices
31 Mar 2021
Providing patient education on portion control and healthy eating
Various methods you can use to support individuals to eat healthily
25 Mar 2021
Understanding oral mucositis and the principles of effective mouth care
Recognise the symptoms, causes and risk factors, and the importance of optimal oral hygiene
22 Mar 2021
Moving from face-to-face to telephone assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic
Learn the skills required to perform effective remote consultations
08 Mar 2021
Providing interprofessional education for pre and post-registration nurses
How students from different professions can learn about each other’s roles
01 Mar 2021
Managing malnutrition in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Understand how the pandemic and its social restrictions can affect nutritional status
22 Feb 2021
Supporting nurses’ recovery during and following the COVID-19 pandemic
Evidence-based strategies to support physical and mental health
15 Feb 2021
Challenges in the management of pain in hospital patients with opioid use disorder
Learn how to build a nurse-patient relationship that minimises anxiety
01 Feb 2021