This website is intended for healthcare professionals

Nursing care

Peripheral intravenous catheter-induced phlebitis in a tertiary hospital of Karachi: a cohort study

A total of 258 patients who had a PIVC in place and were admitted in various units were enrolled in the study and followed until the removal of their PIVC.

Preventing Risks of Infections and Medication Errors in IV therapy (PRIME): a patient safety initiative

PRIME was designed to impart critical and fundamental skills around IV therapy initiation, medication preparation, medication administration and the maintenance of IV lines, incorporating best global...

Challenges for nurses in caring for patients with acute encephalitis: lack of knowledge, time and rehabilitation

A literature search was carried out to identify if there were any original research papers of the nursing care of patients with encephalitis. The databases Medline, Cinahl, Embase, British Nursing...

Service evaluation of the bereavement care delivered in a UK intensive care unit

The main aim was to evaluate the service delivery of the bereavement care that is provided in a 20-bed general ICU. In addition, the study aimed to explore the experience of bereavement care currently...

The experience of NHS care for women living with female genital mutilation

The aim of this study was to explore the views of women who have recently accessed NHS care and belong to communities that practise FGM..

Pain management in new amputees: a nursing perspective

Good quality pain management will result in reduced pain severity, adequate pain relief, low functional interference, few adverse effects from pain or its treatment, and patient satisfaction with...

Why choose British Journal of Nursing?

BJN provides nurses with an evidence base for clinical practice and a platform for professional development. It shares the information and advice that is key to unlocking your full potential.

What's included

  • Clinical expertise

  • Peer-reviewed research

  • Best practice guidance

  • CPD support

Subscriptions start:

From £13.75 GBP