BMC Nursing

Public health nurses (PHNs) play a critical role in delivering community-based healthcare services in China. However, the scope of PHN practice and the factors influencing service delivery remain insufficiently documented. This study aimed to describe the range of services provided by PHNs in China and identify factors associated with their practice. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conduc…

This study explores nurses’ experiences of emotional detachment in high-intensity clinical settings and introduces the concept of emotional debt to explain the cumulative emotional burden arising from prolonged emotional suppression. Nurses working in environments such as intensive care units, emergency departments, and operating theatres are frequently exposed to suffering, ethical dilemmas, and…

To analyze narratives of workplace discrimination among Muslim nurses in the United States and identify themes shaping their experiences in clinical settings. This study is a qualitative content analysis of a single open-ended question embedded within a larger quantitative survey of Muslim nurses. Muslim registered nurses working in the United States were recruited through national organizations,…

Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterized by complex developmental disabilities and lifelong care needs. However, current support systems in South Korea do not fully address the specific needs of individuals with Angelman syndrome and their families. This study aimed to explore the caregiving challenges and related support needs of South Korean mothers raising children aged 8–18…

To evaluate the effectiveness of teaching rounds and student satisfaction with a flipped classroom model in nursing internships. This was a comparative before-and-after study conducted in a single hepatobiliary department. Final-year BSN nursing interns who rotated through the department between March 2021 and March 2024 were included. Following a departmental curriculum reform in September 2022,…

Migraine is a leading cause of disability worldwide, yet evidence suggests that nursing staff often lack sufficient knowledge to adequately support patients with migraine. Despite the pivotal role nurses play in patient education, symptom identification, and pharmacological management monitoring, no comprehensive study has examined this issue in Poland. A cross-sectional survey study was conducte…

The global nursing shortage and the tendency to leave the profession, especially in middle-income countries, are recognized as critical challenges in the healthcare system. Without effective strategies to increase nurse retention, the global nursing shortage will not only persist but is likely to worsen over time. This qualitative study aimed to explain leadership and managerial factors affecting…

Medication safety in special care units requires nurses to integrate pharmacology knowledge with accurate drug calculation. Evidence on these competencies among nurses and upper-semester nursing students in Iranian special care units remains limited. This study assessed pharmacology knowledge and drug calculation skills among nurses and upper-semester nursing students working or undertaking clini…

In the ICU, communication is fundamental to high-quality critical care and depends on the involvement of patients, family members, and healthcare professionals. While existing research has mainly examined the perspectives of individual groups or focused on dyadic interactions, the ways in which the experiences and needs of these three groups intersect within ICU communication have received compar…

Abstract Background The demand for critical care nursing is increasing globally, including in China, where nurses in intensive care units and general wards manage critically ill patients. However, no locally validated tool exists to assess their practical competency in this field. Objective To develop and validate a Critical Care Practical Competency Scale for Clinical Nurses in China (CCPCS-CN) …

Abstract Background Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into health professions education; however, limited research has examined nursing students’ acceptance of generative AI as a task-based creative tool for developing child-centered health education materials. In pediatric care, translating complex medical information into developmentally appropriate and emotiona…

BACKGROUND: Spiritual care is a vital yet often overlooked component of holistic nursing, particularly in high-stress environments similar intensive care units. While critical care nurses' spiritual perceptions and practices have been investigated, the mediating role of competency and the influence of demographic factors remain understudied. AIM: This study aimed to investigate relationships amon…

Abstract Background Rapid changes in healthcare and digitalization underscore the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) in nursing. However, participation is often limited by high workloads, staffing shortages, and insufficient organizational support. Telenursing is a growing field with specific competence requirements, yet previous research indicates demanding working condition…

Humanistic caring is a fundamental component of nursing practice and a key goal of nursing education. However, previous research has largely emphasized caring competence rather than nursing students’ own perceptions of humanistic caring. In China, vocational colleges educate a large proportion of the frontline nursing workforce, yet evidence regarding vocational nursing students’ perceptions of h…

BACKGROUND: Discrepancies between academic nursing education and the realities of clinical practice may contribute to challenges during the transition from student to professional nurse. To address this, many countries and hospitals have implemented clinical introduction programmes for newly graduated nurses. However, limited knowledge exists regarding how these programmes influence nurses' exper…

Abstract Background Although unhealthy eating behaviors are increasingly recognized among university students, their specific manifestations and behavior patterns remain insufficiently understood in nursing students. This study identified the key eating behaviors and potential intervention targets among Chinese nursing students. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 437 Chinese nursing undergrad…

Abstract Background Timely recognition of delirium in people living at home remains challenging, despite the availability of evidence-informed approaches. District nurses and nursing assistants play a key role in translating such evidence into daily practice. This study aimed to explore how district nurses and nursing assistants experienced using and implementing the Delirium Caregiver Questionna…