How should nursing productivity be measured?
The Carter review into efficiency in the NHS recommended a new staffing metric be adopted to measure nursing resources, but workforce experts are not convinced
View ArticleMoving outpatient care into the community
Moving care into the community is a prominent feature of health policy. Nurses have a role to play in the redeployment of services to primary care
View ArticleProviding timely end-of-life care to patients who have COPD
The palliative care needs of people living and dying with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease remain largely unmet.
View ArticleAn overview of multiple sclerosis and its holistic management
Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease that can affect all areas of patients’ lives. A holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care is essential to meet their needs.
View ArticleFamily Nurse Partnership: why supervision matters
Supervision is vital in the Family Nurse Partnership but issues raised may apply to all nurses. Broadening use of the supervision model may be beneficial.
View ArticleAccessing specialist nurse roles on placement
Students need to understand specialist nurse roles, so a university and placement provider developed a placement framework give them access to these nurses.
View ArticleA network to link and inspire nurses interested or active in research
Many nurses lack confidence and skills in evaluating or undertaking research. A support group in Cambridge helps nurses embrace research to ensure their practice is always evidence-based
View ArticleImproving staff recruitment and retention in the emergency department
A strategy to make an emergency department a more attractive work setting to nurses, both junior and experienced, has reduced the nursing vacancy rate from 65 to 14%
View ArticleSpirometry: technical overview and new training and certification requirements
Spirometry is widely used to diagnose and monitor respiratory diseases, but requires specific skills and knowledge. A national register is being created which will feature all appropriately trained...
View ArticleHow to write a robust business case for service development
Strategic recommendations and practical tips to help nurses write thorough and convincing business cases. This article is accompanied by a self-assessment questionnaire so you can test your knowledge...
View ArticleNurses and pharmacists can prescribe as effectively as doctors
A Cochrane review suggests that independent nurse prescribers are as effective as doctors in managing long-term conditions. This summary of an NIHR-funded study includes an online self-assessment to...
View ArticleIs it time to create a new nurse role dedicated to helping carers?
Informal carers have huge unmet support needs that community nurses are struggling to address. A new nurse role dedicated to supporting carers could provide an answer. This article comes with a handout...
View ArticleClinical research offers a rewarding career option for nurses
Clinical research offers an attractive career option to nurses, enabling them to use core nursing skills, contribute to the development of new evidence and improve patient care
View ArticleStrengthening the research team to increase patient participation
Since the research teams at Mid Essex Hospital Services Trust were merged in 2013, patient participation in studies has more than doubled. This initiative won the Clinical Research Nursing category in...
View ArticleHarmonising nursing and midwifery titles in an acute hospital
Imperial College Healthcare Trust has narrowed down the titles of its nurses, midwives and support staff to clarify roles and responsibilities. This article comes with a handout for a journal club...
View ArticleBirth of a research consortium for respiratory nurses
The recently created Respiratory Nurse Research Consortium strives to empower nurses to become active in research. This article explores its vision, mission, aims and objectives
View ArticleUse of deep brain stimulation to reduce Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Deep brain stimulation aims to improve motor performance and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease, and reduce the need for medication
View ArticleBenefits of involving clinical nurse specialists in research
Collaborative working between research nurses and clinical nurse specialists allows researchers to increase patients’ participation in clinical trials
View ArticleWhat’s in a name: should nursing job titles be regulated?
In a survey of respiratory nurses, 173 respondents self-reported 57 different job titles. This article argues that the surfeit of job titles in nursing is an issue and discusses how it can be addressed
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