Suicidal intent
Although I do not work in an emergency setting, I encounter patients who present...
23 Apr 2014
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Varicella zoster virus: chickenpox and shingles
The varicella zoster virus causes two infections: varicella, also known as chickenpox...
16 Apr 2014
Psychosis
Having worked in community mental health teams, the CPD article reinforced my...
16 Apr 2014
Improving end of life care for adults
With people being given more choice about where to die, it is important that healthcare...
09 Apr 2014
Depression
Reading the CPD article was beneficial to my professional nursing practice and...
09 Apr 2014
Care of patients undergoing day case inguinal hernia repair
Inguinal hernia repair is a common operation often performed as a day case procedure. Day...
02 Apr 2014
Pressure ulcer prevention
Pressure ulcers are largely preventable, and efforts should be made to reduce their...
02 Apr 2014
Fever and feverish illness in children under five years
This article discusses the causes and management of fever in children. In line with guidance...
26 Mar 2014
Parenteral nutrition
Parenteral nutrition is a method of administering nutrition and hydration...
26 Mar 2014
Promoting patient safety
Understanding the importance of patient safety, including the threats and solutions...
19 Mar 2014
Understanding and interpreting nutrition information on food labels
Health promotion is integral to the nurse’s role. Increasing numbers of people in the UK are...
19 Mar 2014
Pursuing a career in nursing research
Nursing is an evidence-based profession that uses the latest and best research to improve...
12 Mar 2014
Compassionate care
While working as a healthcare assistant caring for patients with dementia, as well...
12 Mar 2014
Blood glucose monitoring in diabetes
While the prevalence of all types of chronic conditions is increasing, diabetes is one of...
05 Mar 2014
Mental health emergencies
I gained experience of psychiatric assessment in previous roles when working in a...
05 Mar 2014
Avoiding plagiarism: guidance for nursing students
The pressures of study, diversity of source materials, past assumptions relating to good...
26 Feb 2014
Topical treatments
I was interested in reading the article because, in the course of my work, I often...
26 Feb 2014
Safe storage and handling of vaccines
Safe vaccine storage and handling is essential to ensure that the ‘cold chain’ that...
19 Feb 2014