Evidence and Practice
Peripheral neuropathic pain: supporting patients with self-management
The role of decontamination in reducing healthcare-associated infections
Enhancing communication in nursing and multiprofessional healthcare teams
Clinical
Peripheral neuropathic pain: supporting patients with self-management
Recognise non-pharmacological interventions and how to provide information and advice
The role of decontamination in reducing healthcare-associated infections
Recognise the most common HCAIs, decontamination methods, and legislation and guidance
Enhancing communication in nursing and multiprofessional healthcare teams
How interpersonal relationships and organisational culture can affect team communication
Effects of climate change on the health of children and young people
How it can affect their physical and mental health, and how nurses can offer support
Health promotion: reconfiguring nurses’ practice to reduce social inequalities
Moving towards a wider consideration of structural factors affecting patients’ health
Online spaces and the control of communicable diseases: implications for nursing
The benefits and challenges of using online spaces such as social media platforms
CPD articles
Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
How to recognise the signs and what action to take if abuse is suspected
Recognising and managing migraine
Identify migraine triggers, ‘red flag’ symptoms and various management strategies
Managing common neurological complications following cardiac surgery
Risk factors, assessment and treatment of delirium and post-operative cognitive decline
Reducing the risk of suicide among healthcare staff
Explore the contributory factors involved in suicide, and appropriate interventions
Promoting person-centred care at the end of life
Enhance your knowledge of the benefits and barriers to providing this type of care
Preventing, assessing and treating skin tears
Enhance your knowledge of their pathophysiology, initial treatment and ongoing management
How to
How to write an action plan with a nurse or nursing student
Objectives should be SMART – specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound
How to interpret arterial blood gas results
The steps involved when evaluating respiration and circulation in deteriorating patients
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