CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Supporting patients in shared decision making in clinical practice
This article defines shared decision making in patient care and describes the background to...
01 Apr 2015
Caring for older people experiencing agitation
Agitation commonly affects older adults, particularly those living in care homes and in...
25 Mar 2015
Child maltreatment: every nurse’s business
Every nurse has a responsibility for protecting children, even nurses who do not work...
18 Mar 2015
Chronic pain in adults
I was unaware of the full range of treatments available for individuals...
18 Mar 2015
Managing malnutrition in patients with dementia
As dementia progresses, an individual may experience increasing difficulties in eating and...
11 Mar 2015
End of life care
End of life care is challenging, rewarding and a privileged experience,...
11 Mar 2015
Management of gastroenteritis in children under five years
This article explores the causes and management of gastroenteritis in children under five...
04 Mar 2015
Nursing care of patients with a temporary tracheostomy
Safety considerations are important when caring for a patient with a temporary tracheostomy...
25 Feb 2015
Fever in children
Fever is a naturally occurring adaptive mechanism and part of the immune system’s...
25 Feb 2015
Presentation skills for nurses
This article emphasises the importance of effective presentation skills. Such skills allow...
18 Feb 2015
Paracetamol overdose
Paracetamol is safe and effective at the therapeutic dose. It is beneficial as an...
18 Feb 2015
Caring for people who are dying: priorities at the end of life
Care of people who are dying is an emotive topic, and there is only one chance to get it...
11 Feb 2015
Intravenous therapy
Providing intravenous therapy for older people is associated with challenges,...
11 Feb 2015
Preventing healthcare-associated infections: the role of surveillance
Surveillance of healthcare-associated infections is central to healthcare epidemiology and...
04 Feb 2015
Promoting the 6Cs
Working in the private sector as a clinical lead and trainer, I read the CPD...
04 Feb 2015