RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’
Clinical
Anaemia and iron deficiency are prevalent in the Western and developing world.
This article highlights the need for mental health nurses to take a proactive role in the identification and prevention of metabolic
This article presents the results of a survey of patients’ and carers’ views about a community matron service in England.
This article explores approaches to the perioperative care of pregnant women.
This article discusses the indications for digital rectal examination (DRE) in adults.
Neutropenia is reduced white blood cell count.
This article considers the implications of recent proposals to score nurses according to the level of compassion that they provide.
This article offers a practical guide on injecting medicines via the intravenous (IV) route, ensuring safe and effective practice.
This article provides a step-by-step approach to the removal of chest drains and offers a rationale for practice.
Aims To explore depression in people treated for chronic venous leg ulceration, and to assess the impact of excessive exudate, leading to leaka
This article is based on a review carried out by the Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care (Care Commission) in 2007, which
Recognising when a patient’s condition is deteriorating is a key aspect of patient safety and the use of early warning scoring syste
Breathlessness is a common but complex symptom which has a wide range of causes and presentations.
This article seeks to define the term ‘next of kin’ and to determine whether there is any legal status applied to the term.
Aim The aim of this study was to explore the experience of stress among psychiatric nursing students undertaking their ‘internship’ or final year of a four-year degree course.
This article outlines the key skills required to undertake safe and effective ear irrigation in the management of ear wax, a common problem experienced by patients in primary care.
This article reviews the concept of mentorship in nursing and explores the role and responsibilities of the mentor in enhancing the learning experience of nursing students.
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are used in secondary and, increasingly, primary care settings to provide access to the central circulation.
