Evidence and Practice
Role of the nurse consultant in infection prevention and control
Understanding the role of chaplains in supporting patients and healthcare staff
Respecting the ethical principle of autonomy in end of life care decisions
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Role of the nurse consultant in infection prevention and control
Read how they develop evidence-based practice and motivate and inspire staff
Understanding the role of chaplains in supporting patients and healthcare staff
Discover why chaplains might provide a more generic and less religious service in the future
Respecting the ethical principle of autonomy in end of life care decisions
Recognise the ethical, legal and professional issues when caring for patients
The benefits and risks of nursing students engaging with social media
Learn about e-professionalism and the standards expected of nurses online
Promoting recruitment by rebranding the image of nursing
Identify the features that could attract people to the profession
How to measure a patient’s temperature non-invasively
Understand the factors that can influence the accuracy of readings
CPD articles
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
Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice
Optimise your use of these items to reduce the risk of infection and preserve patient safety
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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