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Feedback in nursing practice: exploring barriers to and strategies for effective delivery (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (in press). Feedback in nursing practice: exploring barriers to and strategies for effective delivery. Nursing Management, https://doi.org/10.7748/nm.2024.e2145

Feedback is essential for promoting nurses’ professional development and enhancing the quality of patient care. Effective feedback, in terms of delivery, content and receipt, can support nurses to identify their strengths and areas for improvement, e... Read More about Feedback in nursing practice: exploring barriers to and strategies for effective delivery.

Exploring the perception and reality of professionalism in UK nursing (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2024). Exploring the perception and reality of professionalism in UK nursing. Nursing Management, Article e2144. https://doi.org/10.7748/nm.2024.e2144

For the individual nurse, professionalism includes attributes such as ethical practice, accountability, empathy and a commitment to ongoing professional development. A lack of nursing professionalism can negatively affect public trust, patient satisf... Read More about Exploring the perception and reality of professionalism in UK nursing.

In my pursuit of servant leadership, I had unwittingly sacrificed my own needs (2024)
Journal Article
Butler, S. (2024). In my pursuit of servant leadership, I had unwittingly sacrificed my own needs. Nursing Times,

Prior to embarking on my career in academia, I began my nursing career as a general practice nurse. During this period, I encountered a multitude of leadership styles. Each left an imprint on not only my professional identity but also my understandin... Read More about In my pursuit of servant leadership, I had unwittingly sacrificed my own needs.

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.

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, 31(6), 22-27. 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.

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?.