CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Administration of intravenous fluids and medicines in children and young people
An essential overview of the evidence base for IV fluid and medicine administration
Managing the deteriorating child with suspected group A Streptococcus infection
A case study includes respiratory and haemodynamic support and symptom management
Neurological observations in infants, children and young people: part two
How to undertake neurological assessment, how often to do observations and when to escalate concerns
Neurological observations in infants, children and young people: part one
Understanding the pathophysiology of acquired brain injury and identifying deterioration
Managing type 1 diabetes in children and young people: challenges and solutions
Support from healthcare professionals and school staff should include encouragement to self-manage
Managing type 2 diabetes in children and young people
How nurses can help children and young people with type 2 diabetes achieve optimal self-management
Child abuse linked to faith or belief: working towards recognition in practice
Nurses need to be aware of the alerting signs of child abuse linked to faith or belief
Prevention of malnutrition and faltering growth in children and young people
Regular surveillance of child growth can prevent or identify malnutrition
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
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
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
Tourette’s syndrome: challenging misconceptions and improving understanding
Tourette’s syndrome affects about 1% of the school-age population