Evidence and Practice
How to safely collect and deliver blood components for transfusion
Compassion in nursing: exploring the perceptions of students and academics
Methods for capturing patient experience and satisfaction in healthcare services
Clinical
Compassion in nursing: exploring the perceptions of students and academics
Recognise the factors that can influence the delivery of compassionate care
Methods for capturing patient experience and satisfaction in healthcare services
How to undertake a patient satisfaction audit or research project
Understanding failings in patient safety: lessons from the case of surgeon Ian Paterson
Learning from cases of malpractice and the role of nurses in raising concerns
An overview of diabetic retinopathy and other ocular complications of diabetes mellitus
Understand the role of the nurse in providing patient education and support
Examining the effects of COVID-19 on mental health services, service users and nurses
How the negative effects on nurses’ physical and mental well-being can be addressed
Recognising and treating psychological issues in people with diabetes mellitus
Enhance your knowledge of potential issues such as depression, distress and guilt
CPD articles
Identifying people with deteriorating mental health using a mental state assessment
Read this article to understand the role of a mental state assessment
Understanding nurses’ responsibilities in promoting equality and diversity
Empowering nurses to recognise and challenge discrimination
Managing the effects of cancer and cancer treatments on patients’ nutritional status
Familiarise yourself with nutritional interventions that can support individuals
Recognising the importance of language in effective pain assessment
How language can assist nurses in understanding the patient’s pain experience
Understanding the causes, symptoms and effects of young-onset dementia
Improve your knowledge of the condition and its distinct challenges
Understanding equality and diversity in nursing practice
Increase awareness of forms of discrimination that may be experienced by staff and patients
How to
How to safely collect and deliver blood components for transfusion
Learn methods to minimise the risk of adverse events, including handling and storage errors
How to undertake effective record-keeping and documentation
Understand the importance of keeping clear and accurate patient records
How to take a patient’s temperature
A step-by-step guide to the procedure using the oral, tympanic, axillary and forehead sites
How to provide preoperative care to patients
Understand the physical and psychosocial care required before surgery
How to develop and present a conference poster
Understand how precision, clarity, brevity and visual appeal will engage your audience
How to verify the death of a patient
Understanding the legal implications, and the need for sensitivity and compassion