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
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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

Pain assessment and management for people with dementia in the community

Enhance your awareness of various pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions

Effective handovers on escalation of care for the deteriorating patient

Learn how structured communication tools can assist in delivering a detailed handover

Brief behaviour change interventions: principles, tools and techniques

Refresh your knowledge of skills including motivational interviewing

Moving away from medicines: an overview of chronic pain management

Explore appropriate non-pharmacological strategies to manage this type of pain

Exploring the use of alternative diets in people living with cancer

Ensure your knowledge of the latest dietary recommendations is up to date

Dietary management of adults with type 2 diabetes and the role of the nurse

Understand how dietary strategies can maintain glycaemic control in patients

Atrial fibrillation: symptoms, risk factors, assessment and management

An overview of the most common cardiac arrhythmia and how to support patients

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

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

Providing person-centred dementia care on general hospital wards

Enhance the experiences of people with dementia and improve their outcomes

Understanding the role of the scrub nurse during robotic surgery

Recognise the knowledge and skills required, and the challenges that may be encountered

Understanding the role of genomics in nursing practice

Enhance your knowledge of genomics and its benefits in healthcare

Preoperative fasting: exploring guidelines and evidence to ensure high-quality care

Familiarise yourself with shorter preoperative fasting times and the importance of oral care...

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

Supporting person-centred dementia care following the COVID-19 pandemic

Understand the importance of dementia awareness and education for nurses

Understanding patient assessment and treatment in deep vein thrombosis

Learn about history taking, physical examination and supporting patients

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