John Playle explores how samples for research based studies are selected.
John F. Playle MSc, BSc (Hons), RN, Dip Counselling, CPN Cert, RNT Lecturer in Nursing, School of Nursing Studies, The University of Manchester.
Article accepted for publication March 2000.
Chris Buswell describes the need for nursing management and processes to develop higher standards similar to those seen in industry and recommends the use of benchmarking.
Chris Buswell RGN, Dip Nurse Counselling ENB 941 & 998 is a staff nurse at Grove Court Residential/Nursing Home (Elizabeth Finn Trust) Suffolk whilst completing a Cert. in Management Studies, Suffolk.
Article accepted for publication September 1999.
Mary Adams gives a personal account of learning through reflection and empowering patients to self-care.
At the time of writing, Mary Adams RGN, was a third year Student Nurse (Adult branch), the University of Plymouth.
Article accepted for publication September 1999.
Helen Cawthorne discusses the role of D/Nâs in the assessment of management of diabetic foot ulcers
Helen Cawthorne RGN, DN, BSc (Hons) is a District Nurse, Central Nottinghamshire Healthcare (NHS) Trust.
Article accepted for publication August 1998.
Lynn Walker discusses recent advances in the management of diabetes and suggests that nurses responsible for educating patients need the ability to subscribe to a more holistic view of health and diabetes management.
Lynn Walker EN(G), RGN, RM is a Community Staff Nurse, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Article accepted for publication September 1999.
Kate Gerrish, Alison Ferguson, Nicki Kitching and Jane Mischenko discuss the development of an NDU site in Leeds.
Kate Gerrish RGN, RM, DN Cert, PhD, MSc, B.Nurs, Reader, School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Sheffield.
Alison Ferguson RGN, ONC, BA (Hons), MSc, PGDE, Programme Director, Practice Development, Centre of the Development of Nursing Policy and Practice, University of Leeds.
Nicki Kitching RGN, NDN, BSc (Hons) & Jane Mischenko RGN, RHV, BSc (Hons) are both Joint Clinical Leaders, Middleton Clinic, Leeds Community and Mental Health Trust.
Article accepted for publication February 2000.
