CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
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
Applying transformational leadership in nursing practice
Empower and motivate team members to deliver optimal nursing care
16 Dec 2019
Differentiating between dementia, delirium and depression in older people
How to clinically assess, diagnose and treat patients
25 Nov 2019
Prevention and management of urinary catheter blockages in community settings
How to identify and support patients at risk, and advise on preventative strategies
30 Aug 2019
Assessment and management of chronic pain
Learn how to accurately assess pain and discover the interventions available
05 Aug 2019
Effective management of adult patients with asthma
Learn asthma control methods and how to reduce the risk of acute exacerbations
22 Jul 2019
Improving nursing students’ experience of clinical placements
How to provide effective support to enhance their skills, knowledge and self-confidence
10 Jun 2019
Prevention and management of hyperglycaemic crisis
Understand its causes and clinical manifestations, and how to care for patients
20 May 2019
Using a structured clinical assessment to identify the cause of chest pain
Learn essential elements such as physical examination and clinical investigations
25 Mar 2019
Effective approaches to health promotion in nursing practice
Understand how health promotion approaches can be embedded in your role
04 Mar 2019
Enhancing the quality of clinical supervision in nursing practice
Understand how clinical supervision can support nurses’ well-being and practice
21 Feb 2019
Care of the critically ill patient with a tracheostomy
An update on equipment and care procedures for a patient with a tracheostomy
07 Jan 2019
Developing clinical reasoning and effective communication skills in advanced practice
This article uses a case study to demonstrate the stages involved in clinical reasoning
24 Dec 2018
An overview of inflammatory bowel disease
Understand its symptoms, diagnosis and management
10 Dec 2018
Medicines management for people with dementia
Learn about the challenges and cautions associated with pharmacological interventions
03 Dec 2018
Assessing and managing the acute complications of diabetes mellitus
Nurses have a vital role in recognising and responding to diabetes mellitus complications
06 Nov 2018
Exploring health promotion and health education in nursing
It is essential nurses understand the concepts of health promotion and health education
30 Oct 2018
Assessing and managing malnutrition in adults in hospital
Why you should read this article: • To understand the effects of disease-related...
04 Oct 2018