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.
A study of nurses’ attitudes towards mechanical aids
Publication of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (HSE 1992) focused...
The role of the specialist for families with autistic children
This research article looks at the present and future needs of a group of children...
Can a mental health nurse be a nurse practitioner?
This paper is part of a larger study examining the role of the nurse practitioner...
Asthma control and morbidity: a comparison of inhaler devices
This study assessed the difference in efficacy and patient morbidity when asthma...
Aim and intended learning outcomes
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The principles of optimum wound management
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The management of eczema in adults
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Telephoning a nursing department: callers’ experiences
This preliminary, exploratory study examined the level of satisfaction of patients...
Do birthplans empower women? A study of their views
The use of birthplans has become a common practice in many maternity units to...
General nurses’ attitudes to patients who self-harm
This article describes the prevalence of suicidal behaviour, both nationally and in...
Psoriasis
Continuing Education articles are run in conjunction with the RCN Institute to help...
What nurses think of library services: a research study
The need for more research in nursing has been highlighted by many organisations...
Understanding and managing bereavement
The aim of this article is to develop knowledge of the process of bereavement and...
The case for pressure sore and leg ulcer management
Pressure sores are caused by illness and immobility and are common in elderly...
Developing nursing
AIM AND INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES The purpose of this article is to discuss...