Recognising the importance of language in effective pain assessment
How language can assist nurses in understanding the patient’s pain experience
18 Jan 2021
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Understanding the causes, symptoms and effects of young-onset dementia
Improve your knowledge of the condition and its distinct challenges
14 Dec 2020
Understanding equality and diversity in nursing practice
Increase awareness of forms of discrimination that may be experienced by staff and patients
07 Dec 2020
Understanding the relevance of human rights in healthcare and nursing practice
Learn about the function of human rights, and its relationship with nursing care
09 Nov 2020
Management of haemorrhage and haemorrhagic shock
Learn about their pathophysiology to ensure prompt recognition and treatment
29 Oct 2020
Care of patients undergoing the removal of an indwelling urinary catheter
Know the associated complications and how these can be prevented and managed
28 Sep 2020
Understanding the elements of a holistic wound assessment
Enhance your awareness of factors that affect wound healing and management
21 Sep 2020
Early diagnosis and effective management of sepsis
Learn about prompt early treatment using care bundles such as the ‘sepsis six’
14 Sep 2020
Assessment, diagnosis and management of constipation
The common causes and types of constipation, and the interventions available
10 Aug 2020
Selection and management of central venous access devices
How to ensure safe and reliable venous access, and reduce the risk of long-term complications
21 Jul 2020
Tracheostomy care: the role of the nurse before, during and after insertion
Enhance your knowledge of the effective management of patients with a tracheostomy
13 Jul 2020
Understanding and applying personality types in healthcare communication
How knowledge of personality types can improve your contact with colleagues and patients
16 Jun 2020
Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice
Understand types of PPE in various clinical scenarios and appropriate application
08 Apr 2020
Role of the nurse in acute stroke care
An overview of the diagnosis and management of this medical emergency
30 Mar 2020
Responding to people who are experiencing spiritual pain
Be aware of this often hidden or overlooked type of pain among patients
02 Mar 2020
Understanding the principles and aims of intravenous fluid therapy
Ensuring safe and effective IV fluid therapy and patient assessment
27 Jan 2020
Optimising professional communication with patients
How practical methods of listening and speaking can improve patients’ outcomes and experience
06 Jan 2020
Conservative management of patients with end-stage kidney disease
A palliative approach that focuses on maintaining quality of life and advance care planning...
23 Dec 2019