Resources

Jill Cunliffe describes the rationale and the processes for developing a nursing discharge summary.
Jill Cunliffe RN is a Ward Manager, Intermediate & Community Care Facility, Newton Community Hospital.
Article accepted for publication: April 2002

Diane Lewis gives an overview of the highlights of the CPHVA Conference.

Topics:  Editorial

In this her second article, Barbara Green recounts her training days in the 'sylum.
Barbara Green RGN, SCM, DN is a District Nurse in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. Article accepted for publication April 2002.

Topics:  Breakdown

Adele Atkinson gives an overview of a flexible approach to nurse education.
Adele Atkinson BA (Hons), RGN, RNT, OND, ENB 264 is a Senior Lecturer, Kingston University, London. Article accepted for publication: December 2002

Dr James Britton gives an overview of infectious skin conditions.
James Britton BM, BS, BMedSci (Hons), MRCP (UK) is a Specialist Registrar in Dermatology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds. Article accepted for publication: January 2003

Topics:  Resources

John Robinson runs through a few practical steps to consider when choosing a urinary catheter.
John Robinson RGN, RMN, NDN (Cert), is a District Charge Nurse, Continence Advisory Service, Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust NHS, Morecambe, Lancs. Article accepted for publication: April 2002

Topics:  Baloon infil

Jacky Edwards reviews two dressings from Smith & Nephew Ltd.
Jacky Edwards BSc (Hons), RGN, PGDE, DSPN, ENB 264, 998, 870, N49 is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, South Manchester University Hospitals Trust.
Article accepted for publication: December 2002

Topics:  Wound healing