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The Psychology of Spirituality: An Introduction

01 April 2012

Cancer Nursing Practice

Book Review

WHILE THERE is increasing interest in the importance of spirituality to patients, it is ironic that cost-cutting is driving healthcare professionals towards a...

Am I the youngest male general nurse?

24 September 2003

Nursing Standard

Letter

I am a third-year male general student nurse, from Staffordshire University. When 1 first went into nursing I realised there are not many men in the profession....

What it feels like to be an ‘alien’ invader

27 August 2003

Nursing Standard

Letter

I am a third year male student nurse and have read and sympathised with readers’ comments about male nurses.

Prayer is beneficial when handled with moderation

24 March 2009

Nursing Standard

Letter

With reference to Stephen Wright’s ‘Prayer and care’ (reflections March 11), as healthcare professionals we are working with inadequate resources and not all our...

Compassion and Caring in Nursing

11 November 2009

Nursing Standard

Book review

This clearly written book reasserts the case for putting care and compassion at the heart of nursing. It will be a valuable resource for any undergraduate nursing...

Orthopaedic plaster casting

27 January 2010

Nursing Standard

CPD

Despite being a staff nurse with three years’ experience in orthopaedics, I found this article refreshing and helpful to my professional development. For the past...

Spirituality is not only for Christmas, but an all-year round commitment

14 December 2011

Nursing Standard

Letter

I am much encouraged by the success of hospital chaplain Wynne Roberts in establishing the first UK chaplaincy work placements for nurses (careers November 30).

The Psychology of Spirituality – An Introduction

15 February 2012

Nursing Standard

Book review

Given there is increasing interest in the importance of spirituality to patients, it is ironic that relentless cost-cutting is driving healthcare professionals...

Early-stage dementia

11 September 2013

Nursing Standard

CPD

In my work on an elective and emergency surgical ward, patients with dementia are regularly admitted and cared for. After reading the article, I am fully aware of...

Alien invaders in nursing

02 October 2004

Nursing Standard

Letter

I have previously voiced my opinions on how it can feel to be an ‘alien invader’ in a female profession. Any job should go to the person who is best qualified for...