Evidence and Practice
How to undertake a blood component transfusion
Assessment, management and prevention of urinary tract infections in men
Effective management of hypoglycaemia
Clinical
Development of approaches and legislation to optimise nurse staffing levels
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Understanding the human and system factors involved in medication errors
Why you should read this article: » To understand the human and system factors involved in...
Effective infection prevention and control: the nurse’s role
Why you should read this article » To identify the challenges that may be experienced in...
Advances in the pharmacological management of acute and chronic pain
Why you should read this article: » To recognise the various types of pain and understand...
Role of front-line nurse leadership in improving care
Why you should read this article: » To recognise the influence of front-line leaders on...
Effects of singing groups on staff well-being: a feasibility study
Why you should read this article: » To understand the potential effects of singing groups on...
CPD articles
Assessment, management and prevention of urinary tract infections in men
Why you should read this article: » To understand the aspects of assessment and...
Effective management of hypoglycaemia
How to empower patients and their families to prevent and manage hypoglycaemia
Safe and effective use of supplemental oxygen therapy
Why you should read this article: » To ensure your knowledge of the common indications and...
Role of nurses in alcohol screening and treatment interventions
Why you should read this article: » To understand the role of nurses in reducing alcohol-...
Presentation, diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer
Why you should read this article: » To understand the importance of, and the nurse’s role in...
Pathophysiology and nursing management of acute pancreatitis
Why you should read this article: » To enhance your knowledge of the pathophysiology, causes...
How to
How to undertake a blood component transfusion
Why you should read this article: » To increase your awareness of the patient identification...
How to assist in emergency tracheal intubation
Why you should read this article: » To ensure your knowledge and skills in assisting in...
How to record a 12-lead electrocardiogram
Why you should read this article: • To acknowledge the importance of recording a 12-lead...
How to undertake venepuncture to obtain venous blood samples
Rationale and key points Venepuncture and obtaining accurate blood samples is an important...
How to undertake a nutritional assessment in adults
Rationale and key points Nutritional assessment in adults should begin on first contact with...
How to undertake a root cause analysis investigation to improve patient safety
Rationale and key points Root cause analysis is a tool that can be used when determining how...
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