Supporting neurodivergent nursing students in their practice placements
Recognise the strengths that these students can bring to practice
15 Apr 2024
Evidence and Practice
Obsessive compulsive disorder: overview of the condition and its nursing management
Details of OCD treatments including cognitive behavioural therapy and pharmacological options
08 Apr 2024
How relational leadership can enhance nurses’ well-being and productivity
Recognise the benefits and challenges of implementing this type of leadership in nursing
02 Apr 2024
Clinical
Obsessive compulsive disorder: overview of the condition and its nursing management
Details of OCD treatments including cognitive behavioural therapy and pharmacological options
08 Apr 2024
How relational leadership can enhance nurses’ well-being and productivity
Recognise the benefits and challenges of implementing this type of leadership in nursing
02 Apr 2024
Nutritional and hydration interventions for people with dysphagia
How nurses can support patients to minimise the effects of the condition
28 Mar 2024
Using the NEWS2 and ABCDE assessment to identify early signs of clinical deterioration
Understand the early physiological signs to ensure timely escalation of patient care
25 Mar 2024
Peripheral neuropathic pain: supporting patients with self-management
Recognise non-pharmacological interventions and how to provide information and advice
18 Mar 2024
The role of decontamination in reducing healthcare-associated infections
Recognise the most common HCAIs, decontamination methods, and legislation and guidance
11 Mar 2024
CPD articles
Supporting neurodivergent nursing students in their practice placements
Recognise the strengths that these students can bring to practice
15 Apr 2024
Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
How to recognise the signs and what action to take if abuse is suspected
15 Jan 2024
Recognising and managing migraine
Identify migraine triggers, ‘red flag’ symptoms and various management strategies
23 Nov 2023
Managing common neurological complications following cardiac surgery
Risk factors, assessment and treatment of delirium and post-operative cognitive decline
23 Oct 2023
Reducing the risk of suicide among healthcare staff
Explore the contributory factors involved in suicide, and appropriate interventions
02 Oct 2023
Promoting person-centred care at the end of life
Enhance your knowledge of the benefits and barriers to providing this type of care
25 Sep 2023
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
08 Aug 2022
How to interpret arterial blood gas results
The steps involved when evaluating respiration and circulation in deteriorating patients
28 Jul 2022
How to undertake effective mouth care and oral assessments
Learn ways to promote oral health and comfort, and prevent or treat disease
20 Sep 2021
How to change a suprapubic catheter effectively
Recognise the potential complications and how to avoid them
16 Aug 2021
How to safely collect and deliver blood components for transfusion
Learn methods to minimise the risk of adverse events, including handling and storage errors
21 Jun 2021