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An evaluation of therapeutic optimism in advanced nurse practitioner students

08 May 2013

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim To measure the influence of a mental health training module on the therapeutic optimism of primary care advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) students. Method A pre...

Developing the role of advanced practitioner

08 March 2012

Cancer Nursing Practice

A&S Science

This article explores the development and introduction of the advanced practitioner role in a breast unit, including the competencies and skills identified as...

Why intermediate care services need to be refreshed

28 March 2014

Nursing Older People

Feature

Intermediate care services are usually intended for frail, older people and those with complex needs. Their aims are to avoid unnecessary hospital admission, help...

Developing advanced nursing skills for frail older people

30 April 2014

Nursing Older People

Art & Science

Improving hospital care for frail older people requires expertise, leadership and resources as these patients have multiple complex needs. One innovative solution to...

A role under scrutiny

08 March 2011

Nursing Standard

Feature

Advanced practice is not subject to specific regulation in the UK, giving rise to concern about public safety.

Trailblazers deliver nurse-led care in acute oncology unit

10 June 2016

Cancer Nursing Practice

Feature

The Aylesford Unit nursing team at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, led by nurse consultant Carole Connor, won the Cancer Nursing award at the RCNi Nurse...

Problem-based learning for advanced nurse practitioners

09 February 2015

Cancer Nursing Practice

Art & Science

This article discusses the use of problem-based learning (PBL) in two advanced practice modules. The modules form part of an MSc in advanced practice in cancer care....

Experiences of the advanced nurse practitioner role in acute care

29 April 2016

Nursing Older People

Art & Science

The aim of the service evaluation presented in this article was to explore the multidisciplinary team’s (MDT) experiences and perception of the advanced nurse...

Development and regulation of advanced nurse practitioners in the UK and internationally

29 November 2017

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

The NHS in the UK is under increasing pressure as a result of financial and recruitment issues, as well as an ageing population. Nursing has continued to adapt to...

Nurse-led ranibizumab intravitreal injections in wet age-related macular degeneration: a literature review

12 April 2017

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

Aim The aim of this literature review was to explore the development of the role of specialist ophthalmic nurses in delivering ranibizumab intravitreal injections to...