CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Care of the critically ill patient with a tracheostomy
An update on equipment and care procedures for a patient with a tracheostomy
Developing clinical reasoning and effective communication skills in advanced practice
This article uses a case study to demonstrate the stages involved in clinical reasoning
An overview of inflammatory bowel disease
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your understanding of the symptoms, diagnosis...
Medicines management for people with dementia
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your understanding of the pharmacological...
Assessing and managing the acute complications of diabetes mellitus
Why you should read this article: • To improve your knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology...
Exploring health promotion and health education in nursing
Why you should read this article: • To understand the differences between health promotion...
Assessing and managing malnutrition in adults in hospital
Why you should read this article: • To understand the effects of disease-related...
Meeting the healthcare needs of people experiencing homelessness
Why you should read this article: • To understand the needs of people who are experiencing...
Developing resilience: the role of nurses, healthcare teams and organisations
Why you should read this article: » To understand the individual’s and organisation’s role...
An overview of the principles of preoperative care
Why you should read this article: • To enable you to adopt a holistic approach to the care...
Role of the nurse in stroke rehabilitation
Why you should read this article: » To assist you to provide effective, holistic nursing...
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
Safe and effective use of supplemental oxygen therapy
Role of nurses in alcohol screening and treatment interventions
Presentation, diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer
Pathophysiology and nursing management of acute pancreatitis
Assessing and managing communication needs in people with serious mental illness
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