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Nurses with dyslexia: overcoming challenges and thriving in the profession (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2024). Nurses with dyslexia: overcoming challenges and thriving in the profession. British Journal of Nursing, 33(15), https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2024.0119

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty impacting reading, writing and spelling. Practising nursing requires a unique set of skills that encompass effective communication, critical thinking, and organisational skills. This article focuses on the e... Read More about Nurses with dyslexia: overcoming challenges and thriving in the profession.

The power of motivational interviewing in healthcare (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2024). The power of motivational interviewing in healthcare. Practice Nursing, 35(7), https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.7.242

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a pivotal approach in healthcare, utilising collaboration, empathy, and individual empowerment. This article focuses on the foundational principles of MI, focusing on its effectiveness in promoting positive outcomes... Read More about The power of motivational interviewing in healthcare.

How to take a comprehensive patient history (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (online). How to take a comprehensive patient history. Emergency Nurse, https://doi.org/10.7748/en.2024.e2209

Using journaling to support nurses’ mental well-being and self-care in challenging times (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2024). Using journaling to support nurses’ mental well-being and self-care in challenging times. Nursing Management, https://doi.org/10.7748/nm.2024.e2136

This article explores a transformative tool – journaling – to empower nurses in navigating these difficult times. As we look into the connection of nursing, mental health, and self-care, this comprehensive guide aims to provide nurses with practical... Read More about Using journaling to support nurses’ mental well-being and self-care in challenging times.

What affects autonomy in healthcare and how can this improve nurses' wellbeing? (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (in press). What affects autonomy in healthcare and how can this improve nurses' wellbeing?. Nursing Times,

A Decade-Long Journey from Novice to Nurse Manager in General Practice Nursing (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2024). A Decade-Long Journey from Novice to Nurse Manager in General Practice Nursing. Practice Nursing, 35(5), 174-175. https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2024.35.5.174

History taking for advanced clinical practitioners: what should you ask? (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (online). History taking for advanced clinical practitioners: what should you ask?. Nursing Times, 120(3),

Good history taking is a vital component of patient assessment and high-quality care. This second article in our assessment and interpretation series for advanced nurse or midwife practitioners shows how a systematic approach to taking a history, com... Read More about History taking for advanced clinical practitioners: what should you ask?.