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For those colleagues who are either lone specialists at their organisation or in a very small team, the opportunities for keeping up-to-date with innovations with current clinical practice can...

Optimising healing through enteral and parenteral nutrition in critical illness

Adequate nutrition is integral to wound healing, a process that relies on the...

Facilitating patient and staff collaboration

The department I work in supports people receiving care as part of a directly commissioned highly specialist service for patients with neurofibromatosis. Highly specialist services such as this are...

Celebrating the contributions of Black nurses to nursing's history

The further back we go, into pre-colonial times, the harder it has been for me to find information. Since the autobiography The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands was reprinted in 1984,...

End-stage heart failure patients in ICU: the importance of advance planning and effective communication

Paul Lee (a pseudonym) was a 72-year-old man with a wife and family. He was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy following a myocardial infarction. This then led to a diagnosis of heart failure with...

Group virtual reality simulation in the adult nursing curriculum: student and lecturer experiences

‘An educational method which uses a variety of modalities to support students in developing their knowledge, behaviours and skills, with the opportunity for repetition, feedback, evaluation and...

Your free revalidation toolkit

A free revalidation portfolio and CPD resource for nurses and midwives.

The negative impacts of secondary traumatic stress and mutual suffering: considerations in the hospital setting

Those working with the acutely unwell are at increased risk of suffering emotional disturbance resulting from prolonged patient contact and their empathetic relationships with them in an acute or end...

Essential principles for getting your work published

The more rigorous and well prepared the article is, the greater its chances of being accepted for publication. This means that attention to detail and thoroughness in the writing process can...

Continuous professional development for the nursing associate

NAs are required to meet the revalidation requirements set out by the NMC (2021), including 35 hours of continuous professional development (CPD), 20 of which must be participatory learning. It is...

Developing an NHS patient safety culture: swings and roundabouts

We are knocking on an open door when it comes to the need to develop an NHS patient safety culture. Everybody who works in or is connected with the NHS, including patients, would agree that this must...

Health and care lasting power of attorney: key features

An LPA allows capable adults to nominate one or more people to act on their behalf if they are unable to make decisions themselves at some point in the future..

5 guides for advanced clinical practice

BJN produces a number of guides for advanced clinical practice, all aimed at helping you improve some of your clinical skills. Take a look at some of our recent articles – all written and reviewed by...

Our 5 most read articles

BJN has an online archive of over 9,000 articles providing best practice, research and guidance – all written and reviewed by practitioners and covering all aspects of nursing care. Take a look at the...

Practical guides for clinical skills

BJN produces a number of practical guides for nurses, all aimed at helping you improve some of your core skills. Take a look at some of our recent articles – all written and reviewed by practitioners,...

Decision-making around removal of indwelling urinary catheters after pituitary surgery

This study aimed to explore the considerations and experiences of health professionals who are central in the decision-making process regarding IDUC management on the first postoperative day for...

At a glance: urinary catheterisation in males and females

The securement of catheters, tubing, and bags is crucial in preventing complications such as meatal tears in men. Various securement methods, including sleeves and straps, have been developed to...

Exploration of user satisfaction in using the newly redesigned MoliCare Premium Men Pad: in-home use study

MoliCare Premium pads for men offer secure protection against drops and dribbles during urine leakage. These products are available in different shapes, sizes, and absorbency levels (2, 3, 4, and 5...

Establishing postgraduate education in urology for nurses and the non-medical workforce using a partnership model

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL) and Edge Hill University (EHU) had an established working relationship as student nurses and nursing apprentices had placements at the...

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Developing a consensus guide to toilet training all children

The toilet skill development programme involves four steps. The steps are adaptable, depending on the age and understanding of the child and can be used for any child, including those who are...

Black History Month 2024

The need for diverse voices could not be stronger, highlighting the importance of including a variety of voices in discussions about Black history. The experiences and insights of Black individuals...

Addressing healthcare disparities with a focus on the Black population

Black individuals often face higher rates of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which can result in serious complications if not properly managed. In...

Enhancing health care for ethnic minority communities: a path to equitable care

Cultural sensitivity is a critical factor in healthcare decision-making and patient care, particularly for racially minoritised communities. During discussions with elderly African community members...

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