Kate Gerrish, Barbara Ross & Victor Thompson discuss maximising the contribution of the community nursing workforce and reviewing the responsibilities of different grades in relation to initial assessment.
Alexandra Nielsen examines the literature surrounding the role and management of exudate from chronic wounds.
Gwenda Lewis describes the use of psychological assessment to ensure the well-being of incontinent patients.
Pamela Fenner and Ann Terrell describe a vocational training success story.
Pamela Fenner RGN, SCM, MSc, Head of Nursing, North Essex Health Authority. Ann Terrell is a Senior Lecturer at
South Bank University, London
Article accepted for publication
September 2000.
Sue Hunter gives an overview of the assessment and diagnosis of asthma.
Sue Hunter MA, SRN, RSCN, ITU Cert., PN Cert, is the Principal at AMC Healthcare Training, Liverpool.
Article accepted for publication June 2001.
Amanda Robertson gives a brief personal account on how triple integration nursing improved nursing services for patients in her area.
Amanda Robertson RGN, is a Community Liaison Nurse, Crieff Hospital, Scotland.
Article accepted for publication August 2000.
Rosie Pudner discusses the need for thorough assessment of diabetic patients with foot ulceration.
Rosie Pudner BA (Hons), RGN, RCNT, DipN.Ed, Dip.App.S.S. (Open) is a Senior Lecturer - Tissue Viability, Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, Kingston University and St George’s Hospital Medical School, London.
Article accepted for publication
December 2001.
Jackie Stephen-Haynes describes a phenomenological study of district nurses concept of hope.
Jackie Stephen-Haynes RGN, DN, DipH, BSc (Hons), Masters in Clinical Nursing is a Community Nurse, Worcestershire.
Article accepted for publication January 2001.
Jane Alder & Rosemarie Winter describe an information technology system which contributes to the prevention and management of pressure sores in community nursing.
Jane Alder BSc (Hons), RGN, DN, Dip HE, ENB N49, N18 was professional Lead Nurse - District Nursing, United Bristol Healthcare Trust, Bristol, at the time of writing and now works as District Nurse - Lead, East Gloucestershire NHS Trust, Community Services, Gloucestershire. Rosemarie Winter BA (Hons) is Assistant Community Information Manager, United Bristol Healthcare Trust, Bristol.
Article accepted for publication April 2001.
Mave Salter reflects on a complex discharge to an unusual destination.
Mave Salter RGN, is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Community Liaison, The Royal Marsden, Surrey.
Article accepted for publication July 2001.
