Evidence and Practice
Enhancing the care of patients with sickle cell disease
Improving the awareness and care of veterans in healthcare services
Assessment and management of chronic pain
Clinical
Enhancing the care of patients with sickle cell disease
Ensure the effective management of painful vaso-occlusive crises
Improving the awareness and care of veterans in healthcare services
Understand the unique healthcare needs of people who have served in the UK military
Understanding the role of carbohydrates in optimal nutrition
How to advise patients on appropriate intake as part of a balanced diet
Role of nurses in promoting the skin health of older people in the community
The age-associated changes that affect the skin, and what advice to give
Undertaking a person-centred assessment of patients with chronic wounds
How to identify and remove potential barriers to wound healing
Care of infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease
Learn about treatment options and the importance of psychological support
CPD articles
Assessment and management of chronic pain
Learn how to accurately assess pain and discover the interventions available
Effective management of adult patients with asthma
Learn asthma control methods and how to reduce the risk of acute exacerbations
Improving nursing students’ experience of clinical placements
How to provide effective support to enhance their skills, knowledge and self-confidence
Prevention and management of hyperglycaemic crisis
Understand its causes and clinical manifestations, and how to care for patients
Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice
Optimise your use of these items to reduce the risk of infection and preserve patient safety
Using a structured clinical assessment to identify the cause of chest pain
Learn essential elements such as physical examination and clinical investigations
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How to undertake oral medicines calculations
Understanding your role in reducing medication errors
How to undertake a blood component transfusion
Learn about patient identification, blood component checks and reducing potential hazards
How to assist in emergency tracheal intubation
Promoting a team approach to the procedure, which ensures risks to patients are minimised
How to record a 12-lead electrocardiogram
ECG can assist in diagnoses of arrhythmias, hypertension, heart disease or heart failure
How to undertake venepuncture to obtain venous blood samples
Identifying a suitable vein and the appropriate needle or butterfly device for the procedure
How to undertake a nutritional assessment in adults
Using a structured approach and a variety of skills to determine nutritional status