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.
Using journalling to support nurses’ mental well-being and self-care in challenging...
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your awareness of the mental health benefits of keeping a journal • To find practical advice on the process of journalling and on different journalling formats • To consider journalling as tool for nurses to navigate the complexities of their role Nurses frequently experience multiple challenges and face numerous demands in their professional role, which may lead to adverse effects such as stress, depression, anxiety and burnout. Therefore, it is important to identify effective and accessible strategies that can support them. This article explores how nurses can use journalling as a tool for navigating the challenges they experience in their practice. It offers a step-by-step guide that provides nurses with an accessible and effective approach to journalling, which they can use to support their mental well-being and self-care.
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Strategies to attract school-leavers to nurse education programmes
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Exploring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurse managers
Study investigating nurse managers’ workload, perceptions of teamwork and stress levels
The role of communication in effective nurse leadership and patient care
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A research internship scheme for nurses and its wider implications for clinical managers
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Mapping ward managers’ core competencies using the Balanced Scorecard model
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Relationships between stress, resilience and job performance among nurses in Jordan
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Improving nurses’ digital literacy and engagement through a data-driven education model
The model aimed to develop nurses’ digital skills and increase engagement with digital workflows
Exploring the benefits of master’s level education
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