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Addressing Underachievement in Nursing Students: The Role of Assessors and Supervisors (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Addressing Underachievement in Nursing Students: The Role of Assessors and Supervisors. British Journal of Nursing, 34(11), 566-569. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0379

The role of nursing practice assessors and supervisors is pivotal in guiding students through clinical practice, ensuring they attain the necessary competencies and professionalism to deliver safe and effective patient care. However, underachievement... Read More about Addressing Underachievement in Nursing Students: The Role of Assessors and Supervisors.

Type 2 diabetes and the role of nurses in its management (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Type 2 diabetes and the role of nurses in its management. Nursing standard, https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2025.e12429

Type 2 diabetes has become a significant global public health issue. Its increasing prevalence is closely linked to sedentary lifestyles, suboptimal diets and high obesity levels. This article provides an overview of type 2 diabetes epidemiology, pat... Read More about Type 2 diabetes and the role of nurses in its management.

Embracing Authentic Leadership as an Introvert: A Self-Discovery (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Embracing Authentic Leadership as an Introvert: A Self-Discovery. Practice Nursing, 36(5),

Sarah Butler describes her journey to discovering her authentic leadership style, showing that introverts can be excellent leaders through self-awareness and embracing their natural traits.

Enhancing preceptorship to mitigate transition shock among newly registered nurses working in primary care (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (in press). Enhancing preceptorship to mitigate transition shock among newly registered nurses working in primary care. Primary Health Care, https://doi.org/10.7748/phc.2025.e1854

Transition shock is a relatively new concept that describes the challenges of moving from the familiar role of preregistration nursing student to that of registered nurse. Newly registered nurses have to assume a new professional identity and meet th... Read More about Enhancing preceptorship to mitigate transition shock among newly registered nurses working in primary care.

Empowering General Practice Nurse Pathways to Professional Development and Improved Patient Care (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (in press). Empowering General Practice Nurse Pathways to Professional Development and Improved Patient Care. Primary Health Care,

General Practice Nurses (GPNs) play a crucial role in the UK's primary care landscape, addressing diverse patient needs from chronic disease management to health promotion. This article reviews the evolving role of GPNs, emphasising the importance of... Read More about Empowering General Practice Nurse Pathways to Professional Development and Improved Patient Care.

From diagnosis to practice: embracing dyslexia in nursing (2025)
Digital Artefact
Butler, S. (2025). From diagnosis to practice: embracing dyslexia in nursing. [BJN Inform]

Introduction:
Nursing has always been my calling, but as someone with dyslexia, my path to becoming a nurse was uniquely challenging. From childhood dreams to a fulfilling career, my journey has been marked by perseverance, self-discovery, and a dee... Read More about From diagnosis to practice: embracing dyslexia in nursing.

Understanding Burnout in Nurses - Identification and Coping Strategies (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Understanding Burnout in Nurses - Identification and Coping Strategies. British Journal of Nursing, 34(4), 220-224. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0244

Burnout, a psychological syndrome caused by prolonged exposure to chronic workplace stressors, is a prevalent issue in nursing, characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and a diminished sense of accomplishment. This article explores t... Read More about Understanding Burnout in Nurses - Identification and Coping Strategies.

Understanding literature reviews: a guide for enhancing nursing practice globally (2025)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2025). Understanding literature reviews: a guide for enhancing nursing practice globally. Nurse Researcher, https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2025.e1949

Background Literature reviews are essential in nursing for integrating research into practice, informing clinical guidelines and shaping health policy. They comprehensively synthesise the available evidence, supporting nurses in making informed decis... Read More about Understanding literature reviews: a guide for enhancing nursing practice globally.