{"title":"A vascular access team's journey to central venous catheter and arterial catheter insertion.","authors":"Constance Girgenti, Sheri Pieroni, Teon Smith","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0126","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0126","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Central venous catheters (CVCs) and arterial catheters (ACs) are indispensable tools in modern healthcare, enabling life-saving therapies. However, they carry risks of complications such as bloodstream infections, thrombosis, and procedural mishaps, which impact patient safety and healthcare costs.<sup>1</sup> Nurse-driven central line insertion (NDCLI) programs offer a proactive approach to address these challenges by empowering trained vascular access nurses to perform CVC and AC insertions.<sup>2</sup> This 4-year follow-up builds on the initial publication, <i>A Vascular Access Team's Journey to Central Venous Catheter and Arterial Line Placement</i>, highlighting first-attempt success and the low-insertion complication rates of an NDCLI program at a community hospital. The program achieved a 91.25% first-attempt success rate and minimal complications, including a single pneumothorax across 812 insertions. Notably, the addition of midthigh femoral peripherally inserted central catheters (MTFPICCs) addressed critical gaps in vascular access for patients with central vessel occlusions, showcasing the program's adaptability and innovation. This follow-up underscores the value of NDCLI programs in improving efficiency, reducing delays, and enhancing patient outcomes. It also explores the potential for expanding the scope of practice to include other advanced vascular access devices. As the complexity of patient care evolves, NDCLI programs represent a transformative model for leveraging nursing expertise in vascular access, fostering collaboration, and standardizing best practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 7","pages":"S14-S19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reflecting on corridor care, communication and change.","authors":"John Tingle","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0122","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0122","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>John Tingle</b>, Associate Professor, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, examines proposed changes to, and problems faced by, the NHS and discusses several recently published patient safety reports.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 7","pages":"392-393"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The demise of NHS England.","authors":"Ian Peate","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0124","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 7","pages":"355"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"At a perpetual crossroads.","authors":"Ian Peate","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0108","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 6","pages":"313"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143723089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perceptions of social care.","authors":"Sue Clarke, Sue Noon, Kate H Knight, Jonathan Hay","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0446","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0446","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 6","pages":"314"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143723099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of locus of control in nursing practice: enhancing patient outcomes through empowerment and spiritual care.","authors":"Geoffrey Amoateng","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0308","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article explores the concept of locus of control and its application in nursing practice, particularly in mental health, chronic illness management and holistic care settings. Locus of control, a psychological construct that refers to individuals' perception of control over their lives, has significant implications for health behaviours, coping mechanisms, and recovery from illness. Drawing on evidence-based literature and theoretical frameworks, this article examines how nurses can leverage an understanding of locus of control to empower patients, improve health outcomes, and provide culturally competent care. By integrating locus of control into nursing practice - particularly in patient education, mental health interventions and spiritual care - nurses can foster a more patient-centred approach that aligns with the diverse needs of individuals. The article concludes with recommendations for how nursing professionals can support the development of a more internal locus of control in patients, thereby promoting autonomy, resilience, and better health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 6","pages":"332-335"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143723101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing the retention of newly qualified nurses.","authors":"Gillian Burnell, Amsale Wamburu, Barry Hill","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0359","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0359","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The retention of newly qualified nurses (NQNs) is a pressing issue in healthcare systems, particularly in high-pressure environments such as acute care. This article explores the key challenges faced by NQNs, including lack of career development opportunities, negative workplace cultures and burnout, all of which contribute to high turnover rates. Strategies such as structured preceptorship and mentorship programmes, emotional wellbeing initiatives, and leadership support are examined. The article underscores the importance of building a positive work environment to retain NQNs, thereby improving workforce sustainability and patient care. Additionally, recommendations are provided to enable a proactive approach to improving NQN retention.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 6","pages":"316-319"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143723094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A chance to share your knowledge and experiences.","authors":"Angie Perrin","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0112","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 6","pages":"S3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143723088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Colostomy care education to increase the knowledge and skills of parents caring for children with a stoma.","authors":"Retno Dwi Mulyani, Mekar Dwi Anggraeni","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0031","DOIUrl":"10.12968/bjon.2024.0031","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Colostomy surgery in developing countries can save children's lives, but improper care can lead to complications. Successful treatment emphasises the role of parents. Education on caring for a colostomy in children increases parents' knowledge and skills in providing effective care.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the influence of education on knowledge and skills of parents caring for children with a stoma.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A literature review was conducted by searching for articles in online databases including PubMed Central, NCBI, Wiley, ProQuest and Elsevier. Quasi-experimental studies published between 2014 and 2023 on paediatric colostomy care education were screened for eligibility.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 9 articles were considered eligible for inclusion, and the thematic analysis described the effects of using different media to deliver educational interventions to parents of children with a stoma. Participants were parents, and the outcomes measured included knowledge and skills in caring for children with a stoma.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Education improved the knowledge and skills of parents, but literature was limited, and the educational interventions were not applied continuously.</p>","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 6","pages":"S14-SII"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143723092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the needs of ostomy and ileoanal pouch patients.","authors":"Petya Marinova, Rali Marinova","doi":"10.12968/bjon.2025.0110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2025.0110","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520014,"journal":{"name":"British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)","volume":"34 6","pages":"S4-S6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143723096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}