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Pioneering heart care

24 February 2009

Nursing Standard

Feature

A major overhaul of services means patients in Lancashire can have their heart conditions diagnosed at a single clinic visit.

Challenges that may arise when conducting real-life nursing research

19 July 2012

Nurse Researcher

A&S Science

Aim To reveal some of the unexpected occurrences that can arise during real-life investigations to upset the conventional research process. Background As novice...

The forgotten disease

07 November 2007

Nursing Standard

Feature

Polio still affects the lives of the survivors, causing problems if they need investigations or hospital treatment.

X-rays: what the nurse needs to know

30 August 2017

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

Rationale and key points X-ray imaging is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is able to pass through the human body producing an image of the internal...

Time in mind

06 September 2005

Nursing Standard

Features

Streamlining care can reduce morbidity and mortality from stroke. Nurses in Merseyside have organised services so that patients with suspected stroke are...

Measuring peak expiratory flow rate: what the nurse needs to know

11 January 2017

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

Rationale and key points This article provides information on monitoring a patient’s peak expiratory flow rate. It explains the rationale for measuring the peak...

Sputum collection and analysis: what the nurse needs to know

Nursing Standard

evidence & practice

Rationale and key points Rationale and key points Sputum is the term used to describe mucus that has been expectorated. It consists of secretions and other matter...

Brain natriuretic peptide: what the nurse needs to know

Nursing Standard

evidence & practice

Rationale and key points Rationale and key points Brain natriuretic peptide is a chemical secreted when the heart is under strain. It is sampled by a blood test....

Helping nature along

10 July 2007

Nursing Standard

Feature

Many couples who face infertility just need health information to make simple life changes. In one area of the country, two nurses have stepped in.

Assessing a patient with a common dermatological problem

29 December 2016

Primary Health Care

CPD

Skin conditions are common and patients will present in all care settings. Nurses observe the skin on a daily basis while caring for their patients, so it is...

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