An introduction to communication skills which are vital in nursing practice, with a focus on practical application in healthcare settings.
This book, written by Michael Traynor, professor of nursing policy at Middlesex University, is a fascinating analysis into nursing as a profession, as well as a history of nursing, and its evolution...
A guide to shifting the focus of providing healthcare from performing routine tasks and processes to an individualised service, catering for the specific needs of each patient.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive auto-immune disease. The prevalence of RA in England is around 1.4%, meaning that 580,000 people aged 16 years and over have RA, and there are...
People in today's healthcare system benefit from nurses who are supported by technology. The majority of patient care is provided by nurses, who comprise the largest percentage of the healthcare...
Healthy, active and sociable over 50-year-olds are more at risk of harmful drinking than their less successful peers, stated research published in the BMJ Open.
A new quality standard to help more adults with bipolar disorder access better care has been released by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Diabetes is an increasingly common long-term condition. One person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every three minutes in England, equating to about 700 people every day.
ANPs are not invisible in practice, nor are we invisible to patients accustomed to interacting and consulting with nurses.
For the first time in UK history, the population of people over 65 is greater than that of those under 16. This is a cause for celebration: more of us are living longer lives. However, with this new...
Recent advances mean that a pill for men could be around the corner.
Applications for the Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists' first travel scholarship have opened.
Recommendations to improve the management of venous leg ulcers has been produced by an expert working group from Wounds International.
Beat, a charity for people affected by eating disorders, has created a package of training for practice nurses and other primary care health practitioners to improve understanding and awareness of...
The RCN will host a conference for school nurses on 24 August at the Thistle Hotel in Marble Arch, London.
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.
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