Nursing Standard is the UK's leading weekly journal that publishes original double-blind peer reviewed research and clinical articles relevant to the practice of nursing. It also publishes a news section and a range of opinion pieces on topical issues. The feature section regularly spotlights good practice and practice developments in nursing. Nursing Standard offers nurses the chance to study at home through its unique continuing education program run in association with the Royal College of Nursing Institute. Each week the journal carries a continuing education article with assessment and answer sheet.