Clinical

Patients who require resuscitation often have airway obstruction, usually secondary to loss of consciousness, however, sometimes air

05 Mar 2008

This article examines how to manage patients who are nil by mouth (NBM) and maintain optimal nutritional status.

05 Mar 2008

This article presents a brief history of national and regional changes in pre-registration nurse education together with an overview

27 Feb 2008

This article defines pain and discusses options for pain assessment.

27 Feb 2008

The administration of intramuscular (IM) injections is an important part of medication management and a common nursing intervention

20 Feb 2008

Lymphoedema is an incurable, progressive condition causing pain, psychological distress and mobility difficulties.

20 Feb 2008

There are major differences in the way acute and chronic wounds heal.

20 Feb 2008

Nurses are increasingly involved in research, particularly qualitative research.

13 Feb 2008

Bedmaking is a key nursing skill that is essential for the promotion of patient comfort, hygiene and wellbeing.

13 Feb 2008

Aim To examine the delegation of medication administration, including the frequency of delegation, whether delegation w

06 Feb 2008

This information on best practice discusses the evidence for the removal of short-term indwelling urethral catheters.

06 Feb 2008

This article discusses the need for lumbar puncture, preparation of the patient and equipment necessary for this procedure.

06 Feb 2008

This article outlines the procedure for administering subcutaneous injections, including site selection and prevention of complications.

29 Jan 2008

This article aims to increase nurses’ knowledge of the safe administration of oxygen therapy in acute care.

29 Jan 2008

Aim To measure competence, self-reported competence and self-efficacy; explore any differences between cohorts and student entry criteria; and explore the relationship between competence, self-reported competence, support and self-efficacy.

23 Jan 2008

External (transcutaneous) pacing is a temporary means of pacing a patient’s heart during an emergency. Pulses of electrical current are delivered through the patient’s chest to stimulate the cardiac muscle to contract.

23 Jan 2008

This article examines some of the financial problems faced by nursing students in higher education and outlines current debates among politicians and educational institutions.

16 Jan 2008

This article describes a training programme for people simulating the role of a patient with aphasia.

16 Jan 2008

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