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.
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
Providing evidence-based care for adult patients with bronchiectasis
Improve your skills in diagnosing and managing this respiratory disease
29 Jan 2021
How a high-fidelity environment affects nursing students’ performance of CPR
Familiarise yourself with the use of this simulation scenario in healthcare education
27 Jan 2021
Using the ‘aSSKINg’ model in pressure ulcer prevention and care planning
Learn how to assess, plan, implement and evaluate preventative care using the model
25 Jan 2021
A nurse’s guide to direct oral anticoagulants
Enhance your knowledge of their indications, doses and side effects
05 Jan 2021
Understanding the principles of insulin use in type 1 and type 2 diabetes management
Familiarise yourself with the different types of insulin therapy and their safety measures
29 Dec 2020
Role of the nurse in the hyperacute care and management of patients following stroke
Learn about this time-sensitive method of managing stroke in the first 24-72 hours
24 Dec 2020
Benefits and challenges of animal-assisted therapy in older adults: a literature review
How this intervention can address the physical and emotional needs of patients
21 Dec 2020
Recognising and assessing acute pain
How to overcome barriers to the initial recognition of pain
03 Dec 2020
Understanding leadership for newly qualified nurses
Study the various leadership styles, qualities and behaviours
24 Nov 2020
Care and management of patients receiving epidural analgesia
Familiarise yourself with the main complications that may occur
17 Nov 2020
Undertaking a systematic assessment of patients with a traumatic brain injury
Understand the pathophysiology of this time-critical injury
02 Nov 2020
Exploring the benefits and limitations of transactional leadership in healthcare
Why this leadership approach can help you meet short-term goals and complete tasks
22 Oct 2020