Evidence and Practice
Assessing physical activity levels in people living with a stoma
Ensuring continuity of care for patients with diabetes mellitus
Effective drain care and management in community settings
Clinical
Assessing physical activity levels in people living with a stoma
Read about interventions that can reduce barriers to exercise
Ensuring continuity of care for patients with diabetes mellitus
Discover the risks and adverse events that can occur during patient transfer
Effective drain care and management in community settings
Learn about the rationale for drain insertion and its associated complications
Improving the uptake of medical device training to promote patient safety
Understand how training days can improve competency and prevent adverse events
Exploring the fundamental aspects of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery nurse’s role
Familiarise yourself with the main aspects of this role
Embedding spiritual care into everyday nursing practice
Learn techniques that can enhance patients’ spiritual well-being
CPD articles
Differentiating between dementia, delirium and depression in older people
How to clinically assess, diagnose and treat patients
Prevention and management of urinary catheter blockages in community settings
How to identify and support patients at risk, and advise on preventative strategies
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
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How to care for patients undergoing paracentesis for the drainage of ascites
The nurse’s role in monitoring the patient and administering treatment
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