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.
Optimising protein intake in older people to maintain their musculo- skeletal health
The role of protein in healthy ageing with recommendations for optimising protein intake
26 Jul 2021
Understanding and mitigating moral injury in nurses
A discussion of the manifestations of moral injury and its associated risk factors
22 Jul 2021
Association between medically assisted detoxification and neuropathic pain
How to manage pain in people recovering from high-risk alcohol use
19 Jul 2021
The disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on nurses from ethnic minority backgrounds
Recognise the intersecting factors that can lead to discrimination and disadvantage
12 Jul 2021
Understanding the principles of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation
An overview of NPPV and its use in type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure
05 Jul 2021
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Using nurse-led patient monitoring to avoid medicines-related harm
Identify strategies that will increase your role in medicines optimisation
28 Jun 2021
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