CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
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
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
28 Sep 2020
Biological basis of child health 6: skeletal system and orthopaedic conditions
An overview of the development of the skeletal system before and after birth
07 Sep 2020
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
17 Aug 2020
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
03 Aug 2020
Equipping nurses to de-escalate conflict and communicate challenging information
This article considers some of the challenging situations children’s nurses may encounter
06 Jul 2020
Biological basis of child health 4: an overview of the central nervous system and...
This article is the fourth in a series on the biological basis of child health
22 Jun 2020
Biological basis of child health 3: development of the cardiovascular system and...
Cardiovascular system development during gestation and how congenital heart defects arise
18 May 2020
Biological basis of child health 2: fertilisation, prenatal development and birth
The period from fertilisation to birth is crucial in the development of an individual
09 Apr 2020
Biological basis of child health 1: understanding the cell and genetics
An introduction to cell biology and genetics for children’s nurses
09 Mar 2020
Care and management of children with a totally implanted central venous access device:...
Research and advances in technology have enabled children and young people with life-...
08 May 2019