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<p>The recent growth of the nurse practitioner (NP) movement has coincided with rising interest in the area of professional development.
Sleep is a complex function which nurses need to understand if they are to help patients to avoid sleep problems, in short- or long-term care settings.
<p>In the second of two articles examining the essence of nursing, Alison Kitson examines what it might look like in practice.
In the first of two articles, Alison Kitson outlines the fundamental elements of nursing, and how they should be protected and commun
<p> Experience with hospital units for adolescents indicates that the benefits can be substantial (Fisher 1994), in meeting developmental (Battle et al 1989, Denholm 1987
<p>Eating the right diet is fundamental to good health.
<p>The study reported here was a descriptive account of the activities which take place at a traditional doctor-held radiotherapy review clinic.
<p>Despite the prevalence of clinical nurse specialists, research suggests that their role remains poorly understood (O’Hanlan and Gibbon 1996).
<p>Collaborative working in the Balint model of psychosexual seminar training can be used as a rigorous approach to ongoing action research.
<p>Arthritis and rheumatism are the most frequently self-reported conditions in the UK, costing the NHS £1,200 million a year (OPCS 1980).
The authors of this article noted an increase in the use of subcutaneous fluid administration (SFA) for older people in their trust.
The abrupt cessation of cardiac function, cardiac arrest, is potentially reversible, resulting in improved survival rates as a consequence of the resuscitation procedures performed (Tunstall-Pedoe et al 19
<p>This study explores the effectiveness of a revision programme in nursing mathematics for student nurses. Students who took the revision programme achieved a marked improvement in test results, although some still scored low in written tests.
<p>‘Challenging behaviour’ is not a recognisable condition with a single method of care and management.
<p>This article discusses different types of pneumothorax and aspects of management, including physiotherapy and the insertion and removal of chest drains.</p>
<p>The surgical day case unit (SDCU) at Burnley General Hospital recently piloted a post-operative telephone service. All patients are called by a registered nurse the day after discharge.
<p>Large numbers of the population have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. Nurses must, therefore, be able to understand the rationale for treatment. Here, the author reviews diagnosis, monitoring and the importance of continuing education for patients with this condition.</p>
