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<p>The study of biosciences by nursing students, while perceived by most as relevant, presents particular challenges for many during pre-registration programmes.
<p>The management of long-term conditions in the older adult population can be challenging and complex.
The management of long-term conditions in the older adult population can be challenging and complex.
<p>This article discusses the role of the nurse specialist in the management of patients with systemic sclerosis, focusing on helping patients to deal with the physical, p
<p>This article discusses how key qualitative studies investigating patient experiences can act as an indicator of quality and guide healthcare professionals in service de
<p>Aim To explore factors influencing the delay in reporting symptoms of lung cancer and to develop an early reporting tool that would prompt people to report symptoms ear
<p> Escherichia coli is a normal inhabitant of the human gastrointestinal tract and can cause healthcare-associated infections.
Aim To explore factors influencing the delay in reporting symptoms of lung cancer and to develop an early reporting tool that would prompt peop
<p/> <p>Non-opioid analgesics, such as aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and paracetamol, are widely used in the treatment of pain, pyrexia and inflamma
<p> Aim To evaluate users’ perceptions of an online numeracy assessment tool in terms of improving their numeracy and confidence in mathematical calculation.</p> <
<p>This article describes how the introduction of the productive ward programme has empowered one ward team to work collaboratively to introduce sustainable change.
<p>This article describes the development of an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) service in mental health.
<p>This article, the final in a five-part series, explains the term web log or blog and explores key considerations regarding their use to disseminate best practice in nursing. The article identifies key points for commencing a blog and provides links to other sources of planning guidance.
<p>Aim To identify the effect of a sharps awareness campaign and the introduction of a safety catheter device on the annual incidence of needlestick injuries between 2003 and 2007.</p> <p>Method In 2003, a sharps awareness campaign began in San Martino Hospital in Genoa, Italy.
<p>This article, the fourth in a five-part series, explores the ways in which best practice might be successfully disseminated through workshops. A workshop provides an exciting opportunity to engage nurses in new ways of thinking and the exploration of ideas applied to practice.
<p>This article describes a collaborative development between a critical care outreach team and occupational therapists to improve the therapists’ awareness of vital signs.
<p>This article provides a brief overview of the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS). The symptoms experienced, including their management and treatment by members of the multidisciplinary team, are discussed, with a particular focus on the role of the nurse.
<p>A nurse may be invited to deliver teaching sessions to students at a local university, especially if he or she has a reputation as a practice innovator. These invitations are an opportunity for the nurse to disseminate practice wisdom to a wider audience.
