Examinations: a practical guide for students
Examinations are an important part of assessment for nursing education. This...
02 Apr 2003
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Infusion devices: characteristics, limitations and risk management
Safe administration of IV therapy requires skilled use of the equipment, knowledge...
26 Mar 2003
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common condition that causes pain and distress to many women. A...
19 Mar 2003
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common condition that causes pain and distress to many women. A...
19 Mar 2003
Depression: the challengefor all healthcare professionals
This article defines and demonstrates the complex nature of depression...
12 Mar 2003
Depression: the challenge for all healthcare professionals
This article defines and demonstrates the complex nature of depression and the challenges...
12 Mar 2003
Calculations for new prescribers
Mistakes in calculation can lead to potentially dangerous prescribing errors. This...
05 Mar 2003
Measles: the disease and its prevention
The MMR vaccine is currently the subject of controversy. Helen Bedford describes...
26 Feb 2003
The new Code of Professional Conduct
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has approved a new Code of Professional...
19 Feb 2003
The new Code of Professional Conduct
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has approved a new Code of Professional...
19 Feb 2003
Nursing management of chest drains
This article provides an overview of the essential physiology of the respiratory...
12 Feb 2003
The management of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignancies in westernised countries. An...
05 Feb 2003
Assignment writing skills
This article offers students on diploma and degree courses a constructive step-by-...
29 Jan 2003
Undernutrition in hospital patients
Undernutrition is a serious condition affecting significant numbers of patients in hospital...
22 Jan 2003
The nursing management of pain in older people
This article examines the complex skills nurses need to manage pain in older people and the...
15 Jan 2003
Nursing the breathless patient
In this article, Clare Bennett provides an overview and update of respiratory...
08 Jan 2003
Prevention of constipation through risk management
Constipation is a common problem for patients in community and hospital settings. It can...
02 Jan 2003
Evidence-based practice
This article summarises how evidence-based practice is defined, and what might constitute...
18 Dec 2002