CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
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
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
Effective management of type 1 diabetes in children and young people
An overview of type 1 diabetes management, including insulin replacement therapy and diet
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
Biological basis of child health 8: development of the gastrointestinal system and...
Eighth in our series on the biological basis of child health
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
Biological basis of child health 7: growth, development and the reproductive system
Understanding childhood growth and development is crucial for children’s nurses
Focus on asthma 1: the state of care for children and young people in the UK and...
An overview of the state of asthma and asthma care in the UK and globally
Biological basis of child health 6: skeletal system and orthopaedic conditions
An overview of the development of the skeletal system before and after birth
Biological basis of child health 5: development of the respiratory system and elements...
Development of the respiratory system and conditions that can occur in infants and children
BLS for children with a learning or physical disability and an altered body shape
Nurses need to undertake basic life support effectively while complying with guidelines
Equipping nurses to de-escalate conflict and communicate challenging information
This article considers some of the challenging situations children’s nurses may encounter