Evidence and Practice
How to undertake effective mouth care and oral assessments
Role of emotional intelligence in effective nurse leadership
Individual and organisational strategies to develop resilience in the nursing workforce
Clinical
Role of emotional intelligence in effective nurse leadership
Practical activities leaders can undertake to develop their skills in this area
Individual and organisational strategies to develop resilience in the nursing workforce
Learn how resilience is linked to physical and mental well-being – and how to increase it
Assessing and managing mental health issues in people with chronic skin conditions
Understand the psychological effects of these conditions that patients may experience
Reviewing the physiology, pharmacology and therapeutic uses of ketamine
Familiarise yourself with the nursing implications of ketamine use
Using emollients to promote safe and effective skin care
Enhance your understanding of the skin barrier function and the role of emollients
Optimising protein intake in older people to maintain their musculo- skeletal health
The role of protein in healthy ageing with recommendations for optimising protein intake
CPD articles
Enhancing care of transgender and non-binary patients through effective communication
How to provide a positive healthcare experience for this patient group
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
How to
How to undertake effective mouth care and oral assessments
Learn ways to promote oral health and comfort, and prevent or treat disease
How to change a suprapubic catheter effectively
Recognise the potential complications and how to avoid them
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