Published in British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
More hospital beds are occupied by diabetics with foot problems than by all of the patients with other complications of diabetes put together. Footcare in the diabetic patient is therefore of paramount importance. This article examines treatment and dressing strategies and advocates a multidisciplinary approach.
Published in British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
The NHS has the reputation of being a poor provider of emotional care and support for its staff. However, informal data suggest that staff support work is increasing dramatically and is gaining a higher profile on the management agenda.
Published in British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
Hypochlorite solutions have been an issue of controversy for many years. Research has highlighted their harmful effects and yet doctors and nurses continue to use them. This article will review the literature both for and against the use of hypochlorite solutions and will examine alternative wound dressings.
Published in British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
Published in British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
Recent developments in healthcare legislation have caused nurses to examine new and innovative styles of practice. Psychiatric consultation liaison nursing promotes collaboration among healthcare practitioners, raises standards of patient care and strengthens rather than negates the traditional role of the mental health nurse.
Published in British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
Nurse practitioner programmes should be negotiated between service and education. The contribution of experienced course participants should be valued through adult-centred learning strategies. The programme leader should be experienced in facilitation and have credible clinical experience; he/she will utilize the expertise of appropriately skilled...
Published in British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
Published in British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
Published in British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
Published in British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
The previous article in this series considered some of the extensive questioning techniques that interviewers use to explore candidates' potential. This article will consider in depth the remaining types of questions used in selection interviews.
