Margaret Barnett focuses on the practical elements of managing patients with a tracheostomy tube and gives a step-by-step guide to help increase competencies, skills and knowledge within this area of care
Margaret Barnett, MSc Nursing Studies, COPD Dip. is a COPD Specialist Nurse , NHS Plymouth, Devon
Article accepted for publication: July 2008
Karen Gaffney outlines her professional and personal learning on the journey to becoming a Community Matron
Karen Gaffney DN Dip, RM, RGN is a Community Matron, Tattenham, Surrey
Article accepted for publication: July 2008
Kirsty Carne discusses recent advances in the management of osteoporosis
Kirsty Carne RGN is an osteoprosis Nurse, National Osteoporosis Society, Bath
Article accepted for publication: July 2008
Maureen Benbow explores the implications of ageing on skin and the impact on the development of skin tears, prevention and treatment strategies
Maureen Benbow BSc BA RGN HERC is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester
Article accepted for publication: October 2008
