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.
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Promoting health through nurse-led healthy conversations
Sharpen your ability to discuss health with people to support behaviour change
13 Mar 2023
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Oral healthcare: developing an assessment strategy to enhance patient care
How one NHS trust created a tool to improve oral healthcare provision
06 Mar 2023
Pain assessment and management for people with dementia in the community
Enhance your awareness of various pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
27 Feb 2023
Effective handovers on escalation of care for the deteriorating patient
Learn how structured communication tools can assist in delivering a detailed handover
20 Feb 2023
Brief behaviour change interventions: principles, tools and techniques
Refresh your knowledge of skills including motivational interviewing
13 Feb 2023
Moving away from medicines: an overview of chronic pain management
Explore appropriate non-pharmacological strategies to manage this type of pain
06 Feb 2023
Exploring the use of alternative diets in people living with cancer
Ensure your knowledge of the latest dietary recommendations is up to date
30 Jan 2023
Dietary management of adults with type 2 diabetes and the role of the nurse
Understand how dietary strategies can maintain glycaemic control in patients
23 Jan 2023
Atrial fibrillation: symptoms, risk factors, assessment and management
An overview of the most common cardiac arrhythmia and how to support patients
16 Jan 2023
Understanding the nurse’s role as a professional witness
Learn about the court system in the UK, preparing a statement and giving evidence in court
09 Jan 2023
Admiral Nursing: supporting generalist nurses to work with families affected by dementia
Understand the training needs of the health and social care workforce in relation to dementia
15 Dec 2022
Providing person-centred dementia care on general hospital wards
Enhance the experiences of people with dementia and improve their outcomes
12 Dec 2022
Understanding the role of the scrub nurse during robotic surgery
Recognise the knowledge and skills required, and the challenges that may be encountered
28 Nov 2022
Understanding the role of genomics in nursing practice
Enhance your knowledge of genomics and its benefits in healthcare
21 Nov 2022
Preoperative fasting: exploring guidelines and evidence to ensure high-quality care
Familiarise yourself with shorter preoperative fasting times and the importance of oral care...
15 Nov 2022
Safe use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors in managing type 2 diabetes
Recognise the role of nurses in ensuring SGLT2 inhibitors are used appropriately
07 Nov 2022
Supporting person-centred dementia care following the COVID-19 pandemic
Understand the importance of dementia awareness and education for nurses
01 Nov 2022
Understanding patient assessment and treatment in deep vein thrombosis
Learn about history taking, physical examination and supporting patients
24 Oct 2022