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 reflection in nursing practice to enhance patient care
Recognise the various types of reflection and how to develop skills in their use
03 Apr 2023
Lower urinary tract symptoms in men: assessment and management
Understand the recommended lifestyle modifications, medicines and surgical interventions
27 Mar 2023
Chronic kidney disease: understanding its association with other long-term conditions
Learn how it can be caused by conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus
23 Mar 2023
Complex regional pain syndrome: diagnosis and management
Learn more about this rare and not well understood chronic pain condition
20 Mar 2023
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Promoting health through nurse-led healthy conversations
Sharpen your ability to discuss health with people to support behaviour change
13 Mar 2023
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Oral healthcare: developing an assessment strategy to enhance patient care
How one NHS trust created a tool to improve oral healthcare provision
06 Mar 2023
Pain assessment and management for people with dementia in the community
Enhance your awareness of various pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
27 Feb 2023
Effective handovers on escalation of care for the deteriorating patient
Learn how structured communication tools can assist in delivering a detailed handover
20 Feb 2023
Brief behaviour change interventions: principles, tools and techniques
Refresh your knowledge of skills including motivational interviewing
13 Feb 2023
Moving away from medicines: an overview of chronic pain management
Explore appropriate non-pharmacological strategies to manage this type of pain
06 Feb 2023
Exploring the use of alternative diets in people living with cancer
Ensure your knowledge of the latest dietary recommendations is up to date
30 Jan 2023
Dietary management of adults with type 2 diabetes and the role of the nurse
Understand how dietary strategies can maintain glycaemic control in patients
23 Jan 2023
Atrial fibrillation: symptoms, risk factors, assessment and management
An overview of the most common cardiac arrhythmia and how to support patients
16 Jan 2023
Understanding the nurse’s role as a professional witness
Learn about the court system in the UK, preparing a statement and giving evidence in court
09 Jan 2023
Admiral Nursing: supporting generalist nurses to work with families affected by dementia
Understand the training needs of the health and social care workforce in relation to dementia
15 Dec 2022
Providing person-centred dementia care on general hospital wards
Enhance the experiences of people with dementia and improve their outcomes
12 Dec 2022
Understanding the role of the scrub nurse during robotic surgery
Recognise the knowledge and skills required, and the challenges that may be encountered
28 Nov 2022
Understanding the role of genomics in nursing practice
Enhance your knowledge of genomics and its benefits in healthcare
21 Nov 2022