Nursing
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Diversity-Sensitive Care in Nursing
By Sarah Micucci, Nurse, Nursing Educator (B.A.) & Editor for Nursing Literature The Principle of Health Equity Diversity-sensitive care is still frequently, and incorrectly, used as just another way of saying “equal treatment.” In reality, the concept is rooted in something more nuanced: health equity. And equity, it’s worth spelling out, is not the same…
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Neurology Basics: From Function to Dysfunction
For medical and nursing students, World Brain Day provides a timely reminder of why neurology sits at the heart of clinical practice. The brain is the body’s command center, and understanding how it works, and how we respond to failure is foundational to caring for patients across virtually every specialty. Neurological disorders and conditions can significantly impact quality of life and require comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic…
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Common Sports Injuries: Football Edition
The World Cup has officially kicked off! At a time when the whole world is tuning in to football matches, we can connect all the fun and excitement back to our healthcare education. Whether it’s athletes at the highest level of their sport or kids playing in their local park, there are common sports injuries…
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What Every Nursing Student Needs to Know About the Future of Nursing
The future of nursing is being shaped right now — and as a nursing student, you’re part of it. Elsevier’s Clinician of the Future 2026: Nurses Edition is the first-ever global report dedicated entirely to nurses’ voices, drawing insights from 2,757 clinicians across 118 countries. The report paints a vivid picture of the pressures nurses face today: heavier patient loads, rapid technological change, and…
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Alzheimer’s Disease Explained for Students: Pathology, Symptoms, and Progression
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, raising global awareness about brain health, fighting cognitive decline, and supporting those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to highlight the clinical, pathological, and social impact of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia in the developed world. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by progressive…
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Self-Care Planning for Health Students
When asked about their decision to enroll in a health sciences program, students will typically respond with motivations to ‘help others’ or ‘make a difference’. These motivations are carried into practice, and are a significant part of what health practitioners take pride in. However, self-care is essential for looking after ones own health and wellbeing.…
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Nurses Who Shaped the Future of Care
This May, we are celebrating our nurses and you, the aspiring nurses, shaping the future of healthcare. This is a time to celebrate your curiosity, resilience, and commitment to learning. Together, we recognize your growth as future leaders who will bring knowledge, innovation, and care to patients and communities worldwide. In honor of International Nurses…
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Understanding Research in Nursing School
Nursing research is a powerful tool and plays a crucial role in improving everyday nursing practice. Carrying out and understanding research and asking questions about current practice can help us learn and update our knowledge to give better care. What is evidence-based practice? Evidence-based practice can be defined as the integration of the best research…
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Academic Writing Tips to Succeed in Nursing School
Academic writing is a skill that will evolve over time with both practice and experience. It is very important to review and learn from the feedback that you receive from your tutors and lecturers too. Several key points to remember before you even begin to put pen to paper: Content adapted from: How to be…
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Advancing the Future of Women’s Health
Did you know that, historically, most medical textbooks have used the male body as the “standard”? This lack of representation isn’t just an academic detail—it has real consequences for diagnosing and treating women. At Elsevier, we believe precision in medicine starts by studying diversity rigorously with the help of cutting-edge technology. This International Women’s Day,…