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Dimensions of clinical nurse specialist work in the UK

06 January 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim To model the work of clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) in the UK. Method This article examines data mined as part of a national project. The Pandora™ database...

Role of the neuro-oncology nurse specialist in Managing glioma patients

01 June 2003

Cancer Nursing Practice

Clinical

Although the survival rate for many cancers has improved over the past two decades this is not the case for primary malignant brain tumour, or glioma. In addition,...

The management of leg ulcers in a patient with B cell cutaneous lymphoma

08 December 1999

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

NON-HODGKINS LYMPHOMA (NHL) is a malignancy of B and T lymphocytes. In the UK, its incidence is around 8.2 per 100,000 each year (Leukaemia Research Fund 1990). Most...

Defining the role of the specialist nurse

17 January 1996

Nursing Standard

Clinical rheumatology

Much confusion exists over the role of the clinical nurse specialist. In this article, the author uses the example of rheumatology to highlight what the role of the...

The role of the clinical nurse specialist: a study

17 November 1999

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Clinical nurse specialists in Dorset work in a variety of specialties and enjoy good conditions of employment and high levels of job satisfaction.

Appointing a continence consultant nurse

04 October 2000

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article describes the process of appointing a consultant nurse for the promotion of continence and management and treatment of incontinence in Cornwall...

The role of the CNS in head and neck oncology

21 February 2001

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article provides an insight into the development of the first clinical nurse specialist (CNS) post in head and neck oncology in Northern Ireland. The author...

Taking the lead and extending the role of lung cancer clinical nurse specialist

01 December 2006

Cancer Nursing Practice

Clinical

Leadership is central to the delivery and continuous improvement of cancer services. This article reports how a lung cancer clinical nurse specialist (CNS) took on a...

Developing a joint CNS role across a cancer unit and centre

01 February 2006

Cancer Nursing Practice

Clinical

The role of the specialist nurse may differ between a cancer unit and a cancer centre – particularly if a sitespecific cancer service within the cancer network has...

Treating and nursing patients with multiple sclerosis

26 February 1997

Nursing Standard

Clinical

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of severe disability in young adults in the UK. About one in 800 people have the disorder (Swingler and Compston...