Practice nurses and other primary care health professionals are 'particularly important' to the screening and diagnosis of hepatitis C, a leading figure has said after a PHE report showed a rise in...
Demand for advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) has increased by 64% between quarter one and quarter two in 2015 according to analysis from a healthcare recruiter.
The NHS constitution has been amended to include recommendations made by Sir Robert Francis in his inquiry into the failings at Mid-Staffordshire Hospital.
Nurses and midwives from the 19 pilot sites for revalidation have responded positively to the process, calling it desirable and realistic, as part of initial findings presented to the NMC's council.
When David Cameron spoke about recruiting 5000 new GPs and strengthening primary care, but did not mention nursing once, we have to reflect seriously on why not.
Several recent studies will help nurses understand the condition, writes Mark Greener
The travel health consultation should include advice on the risks of sun exposure.
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.
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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