Jeff Fernandez discusses the growing role of specialist nurses and the importance of these roles to provide expert knowledge and guidance for primary care staff in managing patient with dependent pattern with alcohol.
Jeff Fernandez BA (Hons), MSc, MPhil is Alcohol & Drug Lead Nurse, NHS Islington, London
Article accepted for publication: March 2009
Margaret Barnett looks at improving healthcare professionals’ knowledge and skills to support the process of self-management for patients living with COPD
Margaret Barnett, RGN, MSc in Nursing Studies, COPD Dip.,COPD Specialist Nurse, Team Lead , Estover Health Centre, Plymouth.
Article accepted for publication: May 2009
Caroline McGraw & Professor Vari Drennan offer community nurses some insights into another country’s approach to the provision of long term care services. Comparing washing and bathing service provision in England and Japan
Caroline McGraw RGN, BA (Hons), PGDip (District Nursing), MSc, PhD is Lead District Nurse (Education & Research) NHS Islington, London
Professor Vari Drennan RN, HV cert, BSc, MSc, PhD is Professor of Health Policy and Service Delivery, Faculty of Health & Social Care Sciences, St George’s, University of London & Kingston University
Article accepted for publication: February 2009
Dr Karen Ousey discusses the aetiology and classification of skin tears
Dr Karen Ousey, RGN, PhD is a Principal Lecturer, Department of Nursing and Health Studies, Centre for Health & Social Care Research, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK
Article accepted for publication: July 2009
Rev. Professor John Swinton discusses the significance of research ethics and encourages community practitioners to engage in ethical reflection in their day-to-day working lives
Rev. Professor John Swinton, Professor in Practical Theology & Pastoral Care. School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, King’s College, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
Article accepted for publication: January 2009
Ruth Thornton discusses the need for educationalists, students and qualified nursing staff to view working with older people as a positive and rewarding career move.
Ruth Thornton RGN,DPSN,BSc(Hons) MA Gerontology is a Senior Manager Primary Care Procurement, NHS Manchester & a Teaching Fellow (part time) School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Work University of Manchester.
Article accepted for publication: March 2009
Martin Tadej, Anna Colbourn, Andy Kerr & Cathie Bree-Aslan discuss the management of non healing leg ulcers
Martin Tadej RGN, BBA is a Tissue Viability Nurse. Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre
Anna Colbourn RGN is a Tissue Viability Nurse. Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre
Andy Kerr RNDip HE is a Tissue Viability Nurse. Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre
Cathie Bree-Aslan RGN, DipN, RSHom, DipHerb is a Tissue Viability Nurse. Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre
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