CPD articles

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Clinical management of acute post-operative bladder spasm in children and young people
Symptoms and pathophysiology of APBS and the importance of a multimodal management strategy
26 Jan 2026
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Effective child protection practice in England: legislation, barriers and strategies
Lessons from failures, barriers nurses may face and strategies to maintain child-centred practice
01 Dec 2025
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Childhood arrhythmias: diagnosis, management and nursing care
Improving nurses’ recognition of symptoms that may indicate a serious cardiac condition
24 Nov 2025
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Understanding measles infection and how to improve uptake of the MMR vaccine
The epidemiology of measles and the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
10 Sep 2025
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Using the national Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) for England: part 2
Second of two articles that aim to develop nurses’ understanding of SPOT programme and  PEWS charts
23 Jun 2025
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Using the national Paediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) for England: part 1
How nurses can identify and document deterioration in a child’s health status
27 May 2025
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Assessing the dental health needs of children in the intensive care unit
PICU nurses’ role in undertaking oral assessments and implementing national health guidelines
22 Apr 2025
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Climate change and the environmental impact of asthma inhalers: advice for children, young people and families
Nurses can help reduce emissions by supporting patients to switch from pMDIs to DPIs where appropriate
03 Mar 2025
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Suspected sepsis in children and young people: assessment, recognition and when to escalate
Update and be ‘sepsis savvy’ with this article on what to do when sepsis is suspected
03 Feb 2025
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Medicines management in children and young people: pharmacological approaches to treat pain
An overview of the three main groups of analgesics used in the management of pain
12 Dec 2024
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The nurse’s role in assisting with a lumbar puncture in an infant or child
Outlining why lumbar punctures are performed, and the practical aspects of the procedure
02 Dec 2024
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Exploring homeostasis in children, the body’s dynamic balancing act
A case study illustrates the relevance of understanding homeostasis in children’s nursing
18 Nov 2024
Pharmacokinetics, drug calculations, and unlicensed and off-label drug use
22 Apr 2024
An essential overview of the evidence base for IV fluid and medicine administration
04 Sep 2023
A case study includes respiratory and haemodynamic support and symptom management
21 Aug 2023
How to undertake neurological assessment, how often to do observations and when to escalate concerns
07 Jul 2023
Understanding the pathophysiology of acquired brain injury and identifying deterioration
03 Jul 2023
Support from healthcare professionals and school staff should include encouragement to self-manage
05 Jun 2023

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