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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...

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..

Reflecting on people's expectations and experiences of care

Members of the public shared how several factors need to be present to deliver care that feels of a standard from ‘good’ to ‘excellent’. The report highlights that good care builds on the basic...

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...

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