CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Emergency management of burns: part 2
Infrequent presentation of this patient group to emergency departments can cause stress and...
Emergency management of burns: part 1
Caring for patients with burn injuries can be traumatic for staff. Non-specialist clinicians...
Concussion in sport: the importance of accurate and reliable discharge advice
Concussion in sport is a common presentation in urgent and emergency care settings, so it is...
Nursing management of childhood chickenpox infection
Chickenpox is an extremely contagious infectious disease caused by varicella zoster virus (...
Parkinson’s disease: nursing care in emergency settings
In the UK 127,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, many of whom are frequently...
Prevention and management of skin tears in older people
Skin tears are frequently encountered in emergency and unscheduled care, and are prevalent...
The Glasgow Coma Scale in adults: doing it right
After 40 years, the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is the resource of choice for assessing the...
Assessment and management of pain in children following traumatic limb injury
Children with acute musculoskeletal pain caused by traumatic injury often present to...
Management of head injuries in children
Head injury is the most common cause of injury-related death and permanent disability in...
Assessment, management and treatment of acute fingertip injuries
Fingertip injuries with nail bed trauma can require specialist hand surgery, depending on...
Examining the knee joint
Appropriate history taking and examination can ensure accurate diagnosis of common knee...
Writing and publishing clinical articles: a practical guide
The sharing of knowledge among nurses and clinicians can strengthen the healthcare...