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Supporting patients who need cataract surgery

05 January 2010

Nursing Standard

Letter

Joanne Hardy’s article on supporting patients undergoing cataract extraction surgery proved to be an excellent guide (art&science December 9).

My hospital stay fell short of expectations

01 June 2010

Nursing Standard

Reflections

As a registered nurse with 23 years’ experience, I had never been a patient. That was to change dramatically this year. After major surgery that did not go to plan I...

Psychological preparation for surgery improves care

30 November 2010

Nursing Standard

Letter

Most patients no longer require an overnight stay before their surgical intervention, leaving nurses with a limited amount of time to prepare them for surgery.

The Ophthalmic Study Guide for Nurses and Health Professionals

08 September 2010

Nursing Standard

Book review

This study guide covers the basics of ophthalmology. Its chapters relating to cataract and glaucoma are well structured and provide a reasonable depth and clear...

Issues in Ophthalmic Practice – Current and Future Challenges

09 December 2009

Nursing Standard

Book review

As well as being invaluable for all ophthalmic nurses, this book will also be useful for nurses caring for older people and children, as specific chapters are...

Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing – Fourth edition

02 December 2009

Nursing Standard

Book review

This Linton introductory text and the accompanying study guide reviewed opposite are a useful resource for nursing students. This American textbook covers all...

Study Guide for Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing – Fourth edition

02 December 2009

Nursing Standard

Book review

This study guide is an invaluable resource for nursing students and teaching staff. It includes objective testing on all of the chapters included in Linton’s...

Ophthalmology: Lecture Notes – 11th edition

29 August 2012

Nursing Standard

Book review

This is the 11th edition of ophthalmology lecture notes, which indicates the commitment of the authors and the importance of accurate, up-to-date information on this...

A Handbook of Ophthalmic Nursing Standards and Procedures

14 November 2012

Nursing Standard

Book review

Lynn Ring and Miriam Okoro have done an excellent job in filling a gap in the market for an ophthalmic standard procedures handbook. A wide range of ophthalmic...

An online training resource for clinical supervision

15 February 2012

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article describes the development and evaluation of an online clinical supervision resource. Technology-based learning is on the increase and is viewed as an...