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.
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
Managing complications associated with the use of indwelling urinary catheters
Learn the common complications, and how to reduce their incidence or manage them
19 Oct 2020
Understanding the importance of concepts of health
How patients’ perceptions of health can influence their attitude to self-care
12 Oct 2020
Reflecting on nursing practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
A look at how COVID-19 has challenged nurses and resulted in new needs for reflection
05 Oct 2020
Open access
An enduring legacy: contributions of Royal College of Nursing fellows to nursing science
How RCN fellows have contributed to advancing the profession
07 Sep 2020
Artificial hydration at the end of life: balancing benefits and risks
Explore the central questions in the absence of conclusive evidence
02 Sep 2020
Using the SSKIN care bundle to prevent pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit
Learn about risk assessment tools and how to use the five-step care bundle
24 Aug 2020
Role of the nurse in supporting the safe use of opioids
Understand the pharmacology, side effects and risks of opioids
17 Aug 2020
Understanding the role of diet in adult constipation
Learn how to advise patients about dietary changes to help prevent and manage the condition
28 Jul 2020
Understanding the role of the academic assessor
Learn the role’s responsibilities, benefits and potential challenges
06 Jul 2020
Optimising the absorption of medicines
Improve your understanding of the mechanisms of medicine absorption
29 Jun 2020
Exploring the effects of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in adolescence
Understand the psychological and practical impact of a diagnosis on adolescents
22 Jun 2020
Understanding pharmacogenomic testing and its role in medicine prescribing
Exploring the nurse’s role in this branch of personalised medicine
11 Jun 2020
Promoting and supporting healthy eating among nurses
How workplaces can be adapted to support nurses to eat healthily
05 Jun 2020
Using music interventions in the care of people with dementia
Learn how to harness the therapeutic properties of music
19 May 2020
Exploring healthcare professionals’ initial perceptions of caring for trans patients
Enhance your ability to identify trans patients’ needs and provide appropriate care
04 May 2020
Using effective hand hygiene practice to prevent and control infection
Understand the complex factors that can interfere with hand hygiene compliance
27 Apr 2020
Role of non-specialist nurses in supporting people who misuse drugs
Learn about contributing factors, associated health issues and the interventions available
23 Apr 2020