Heart failure: part 2
A CPD article improved Anita Skinner’s knowledge of the treatment and management of chronic heart failure.
08 Mar 2018
Anita Skinner
Heart failure: part 1
A CPD article improved Anita Skinner’s knowledge of the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of chronic heart failure.
05 Mar 2018
Chronic pancreatitis
A CPD article enhanced Anita Skinner’s knowledge of the assessment and management of chronic pancreatitis.
16 Feb 2018
Transformational leadership
A CPD article improved Anita Skinner’s knowledge of how transformational leadership can improve staff development and patient care.
15 Jan 2018
Reporting poor care
A CPD article improved Anita Skinner’s understanding of nurses’ responsibilities in raising concerns and reporting poor care.
15 Dec 2017
Stigma
As a nurse who has worked in mental health units in hospital and prison, I am aware that stigma is common in these settings. The words ‘mental health’ create stigma on their own.
09 Dec 2015
Asthma in older adults
Reading the CPD article increased my knowledge of the different presentations and treatment of asthma in older adults. Some people develop asthma late in life; for other older adults it has been a lifelong condition.
13 May 2015
Paracetamol overdose
Paracetamol is safe and effective at the therapeutic dose. It is beneficial as an analgesic and is an effective antipyretic. Paracetamol is cheap and easy to buy over the counter, which makes it a common choice in intentional overdose.
18 Feb 2015
Depression
Depression is a common mental health disorder that impairs normal functioning, causes distress and has an adverse effect on an individual’s quality of life.
12 Nov 2014
Statins
While I was aware of the link between high serum cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, I was unaware of the mechanism of atheroma development. The CPD article discussed the role of low-density lipoprotein in the development of atherosclerosis, which I found very interesting.
20 Aug 2014
Stoma care
The CPD article provided a concise review of the three main types of stoma, the appliances used with each and the care provided to patients. I found it interesting to read and useful in practice.
21 May 2014
Mental health emergencies
I gained experience of psychiatric assessment in previous roles when working in a secure psychiatric ward and within the prison service. Although I have often performed mental state assessments and assessments of suicidal intent as part of my work, I read the CPD article to refresh my knowledge in this area.
05 Mar 2014
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a supraventricular arrhythmia. AF is common, occurs...
04 Dec 2013