Emergency Nurse

As a nurse, it is par for the course that friends and family ask you for health advice. People often assume you will have an in-depth knowledge of all their ailments and illnesses. So, how can nurses navigate these sometimes difficult situations without putting their relationships – and their registration

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, causing disruption or complete occlusion of blood flow. People who require lower limb immobilisation – for example after an injury such as metatarsal fracture, Achilles tendon rupture or malleolar fracture – are at increased risk

Breaking bad news is a challenging yet essential part of the role of healthcare professionals who care for major trauma patients and their families. This service evaluation investigated healthcare professionals’ attitudes and experiences regarding breaking bad news in the context of major trauma. Healthcare professionals were recruited from the South

Suicide is a significant and increasing public health concern. Research has shown that screening for suicide risk is inconsistent in acute care settings and that a variety of different tools are used for that purpose. The Columbia-Suicide Severity Risk Scale (C-SSRS) has emerged as a validated and recognised suicide risk

The effects of navigating the aftermath of tragedies involving children or other major incidents can spill over into nurses’ personal lives, but there is no ‘right’ way to process such distressing events, according to experts.