Prevention of malnutrition and faltering growth in children and young people
Regular surveillance of child growth can prevent or identify malnutrition
20 Sep 2022
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Effective transition of young people with long-term conditions into adult services
Until recently little has been done to address the perceived barriers and challenges
22 Aug 2022
Using cultural safety to enhance nursing care for children and young people
Cultural safety can be an effective way to work with people from diverse communities
04 Jul 2022
Biological basis of child health 15: the renal system and common renal conditions
The 15th in our series focuses on the renal system and common renal conditions in children
09 May 2022
Tourette’s syndrome: challenging misconceptions and improving understanding
Tourette’s syndrome affects about 1% of the school-age population
21 Mar 2022
Clinical assessment and management of children with bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common seasonal viral illness in babies and children aged under two years
24 Jan 2022
Biological basis of child health 14: the immune system, vaccines, allergy and disease
The 14th in a series on the biological basis of child health, focuses on the immune system
04 Oct 2021
Structure and functions of the skin, and common children’s skin conditions
The 13th in our series on the biological basis of child health, focuses on the skin
20 Sep 2021
The endocrine system and common childhood endocrinopathies
The 12th in our biological basis of child health series focuses on the endocrine system
05 Jul 2021
Focus on asthma 3: the psychosocial effects of asthma on the child and the family
The nurse is often a teacher or facilitator of what the family achieves
21 Jun 2021
Biological basis of child health 11: anatomy, physiology and development of the senses
This article, the 11th in the Biological basis of child health series, focuses on the senses
17 May 2021
Function and formation of blood and common blood disorders in children
Brush up on the composition, formation and function of blood, as well as blood disorders
12 Apr 2021
Biological basis of child health 9: development of the liver and clinical features of...
Ninth in our series on the biological basis of child health
08 Mar 2021
Effective management of type 1 diabetes in children and young people
An overview of type 1 diabetes management, including insulin replacement therapy and diet
11 Jan 2021
Self-harm in young people: risk factors, assessment and treatment interventions
How practitioners can provide empathetic and respectful care to young people who self-harm
16 Nov 2020
Biological basis of child health 8: development of the gastrointestinal system and...
Eighth in our series on the biological basis of child health
02 Nov 2020
Focus on asthma 2: air pollution and its effects on children and young people
Causes of air pollution and how they affect the lung health of children
19 Oct 2020
Biological basis of child health 7: growth, development and the reproductive system
Understanding childhood growth and development is crucial for children’s nurses
05 Oct 2020