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<p>I regularly encountered patients with cellulitis while on community placement.
<p>With increased emphasis on clinical research within the NHS, it is vital that training and educational opportunities are available to enable clinical research nurses to
<p>End of life care is an important aspect of acute stroke nursing because stroke mortality rates remain high, despite advances in care.
<p>The article made me aware that Escherichia coli is normally found in the human gastrointestinal tract and causes healthcare associated infection (HCAI).</p>
<p>Specific complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) may emerge during adolescence, and education of patients and families is vital during transition from paediatric to
<p>It is estimated that one in 300 patients admitted to hospital will die or be seriously injured as a result of medical errors (Chief Medical Officer 2009), many of which
<p>Atrial fibrillation is a common post-operative complication for patients on a cardiothoracic ward.
<p>Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that often has a disabling effect, resulting in reduced quality of life for patients.
<p>This article focuses on how nurses can encourage successful smoking cessation in women.
<p>Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that often has a disabling effect, resulting in reduced quality of life for patients.
<p>Insertion, care and management of vascular access devices, and administration of fluids and medication are common tasks undertaken on oncology wards.</p>
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This article describes the development and evaluation of an online clinical supervision resource.
<p>The management of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes is a complex and increasingly common problem. This article outlines the core principles of best practice for these patients focusing, in particular, on debridement.
<p>Many patients with minor burns can be cared for in the emergency department or community setting, but clinicians must be confident in assessing and managing a burn injury to ensure the best possible outcome.
<p>Pre-registration nurse education requires students to spend 50% of their programme in clinical practice. The intensive care unit (ICU) is an area that could accommodate students, provided that staff receive adequate support and preparation.
<p>Evidence suggests that people with learning disabilities have greater healthcare needs than the general population and that these needs are often unmet. A literature search was conducted to identify factors influencing general hospital care for people with a learning disability.
<p>Healthcare organisations are now having to address the plan outlined in the NHS Outcomes Framework while at the same time reducing spending. One area that can help them achieve this is electronic-prescribing (e-prescribing).
<p>This article defines the concept of self-management and describes psychological theories and emerging behaviour change techniques that nurses can use to promote positive self-care in patients who have had a stroke.
