Barry Quinn
Barry Quinn
The reality of death and dying is a central facet of life, often surrounded by feelings of sadness, fear and uncertainty. Nurses have an essential role in caring for people who are approaching the end of life and their families, while being...
Remote prescribing consultations: exploring the principles of effective practice [0.03%]
远程处方咨询：探索有效实践的原则
Helen Chilvers,Paul Bates
Helen Chilvers
There has been a rapid increase in remote patient consultations, including remote prescribing - partly in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but also as part of the move towards a 'digital first' NHS. There are va...
Sonya MacVicar
Sonya MacVicar
The Nursing and Midwifery Council states that nurses should be able to demonstrate competence in prescribing practice at the point of registration to be 'prescribing ready'. The aim is to increase the number of nurse independent prescribers...
Jacqueline Harley
Jacqueline Harley
Scoping reviews have become a popular approach for exploring what literature has been published on a particular field of interest. They can enable nurses to gain an overview of the contemporary evidence base relating to a practice area, tre...
Role of the addiction clinical nurse specialist in acute hospital settings [0.03%]
成瘾临床护士专家在急性住院环境中的作用
Sadie Lavelle-Cafferkey,Catherine Comiskey
Sadie Lavelle-Cafferkey
Background: The role of an addiction clinical nurse specialist (ACNS) is focused on individuals who misuse drugs and alcohol, and several benefits of the role have been identified in the literature. When people who misuse...
Kathrine Parker,Janette Chu
Kathrine Parker
Due to the increasing incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), nurses in most healthcare settings are likely to care for patients with some degree of impaired kidney function. Impaired kidney function can adv...
Rachael Major,Chloe Jackson,Jade Wareham et al.
Rachael Major et al.
Neurodivergent conditions such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and Tourette's syndrome are common, and it is highly likely that practice assessors and supervisors will be asked to...
Obsessive compulsive disorder: overview of the condition and its nursing management [0.03%]
强迫症：疾病概览及其护理要点
Christopher Wagstaff
Christopher Wagstaff
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex condition characterised by intrusive and distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions). The symptoms of OCD cause significant distress and anxiety a...
How relational leadership can enhance nurses' well-being and productivity [0.03%]
关系领导力如何增强护士的福祉和生产力
Helena De Rezende
Helena De Rezende
Leadership is an essential skill in nursing and has a fundamental role in ensuring high-quality patient care and the effective functioning of healthcare systems. Effective nursing leadership is vital to support nursing teams as they negotia...
Vicky Davies,Melanie Taylor
Vicky Davies
Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) is particularly common in older people and is associated with various health conditions. Dysphagia affects an individual's ability to eat and drink, and can have a significant effect on their clinical out...