Health visitors in south Wales are striking after NHS employer ignored job evaluation appeal
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Abstract
This article explores how nurses can use evidence-based practice to critique and evaluate the rationale and evi
Myasthenia gravis is a rare long-term neurological condition that is characterised by fluctuating skeletal muscle weakness and fatigu
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The care paradigm for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has changed from managing an infectious condition with a suboptimal prognosis, to man
In 2014, an innovative, three-tiered foundation preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses was developed in Oxford University
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Nurses working in police custody settings may be called on to assess a detainee’s fitness to be interviewed by police, for example where the person is thoug
Nurses working in police custody settings may be called on to assess a detainee's fitness to be interviewed by police, for example wh
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This article provides an overview of the various types of abdominal stoma and surgical
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an incurable disorder that is associated with ovarian dysfunction. It affects millions of women in the UK.
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The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health outcomes through increasing the use of the Cochrane Library and supporting Cochra
The care paradigm for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has changed from managing an infectious condition with a subop
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an incurable disorder that is associated with ovarian dysfunction.
Summary statement
The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Field (CNCF) is to improve health outcomes through increasing the use of the Cochrane Library and supporting Cochrane's role by providing an evidence base for nurses and hea
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Aim To investigate pre-registration nursing students’ experience of research during clinical placements, and to identify any positive aspects or barriers to gaining experience of research during clinical placements.
The burden of chronic illness is increasing globally as a result of increased life expectancy, unhealthy lifestyles, and advances in medical interventions and treatments.
Aim To reduce the incidence of self-harming behaviour and improve well-being and experience of care for individuals who present regularly to the emergency department in one hospital following self-harm, by providing outpatient care.
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Brain natriuretic peptide is a chemical secreted when the heart is under strain. It is sampled by a blood test.
