Whooping cough
The CPD article was relevant to my practice because most upper respiratory tract...
07 May 2014
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Maintaining best practice in record-keeping and documentation
This article considers best practice in record-keeping and documentation in the light of...
07 May 2014
Ethical practice
My understanding of ethical dilemmas in nursing care has been enhanced by reading...
30 Apr 2014
Writing a journal article: guidance for novice authors
This article focuses on writing for journal publication. The purpose of writing is explored...
30 Apr 2014
Suicidal intent
Although I do not work in an emergency setting, I encounter patients who present...
23 Apr 2014
Cerebral aneurysm and aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage
A cerebral aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel in the brain that swells and...
23 Apr 2014
Psychosis
Having worked in community mental health teams, the CPD article reinforced my...
16 Apr 2014
Varicella zoster virus: chickenpox and shingles
The varicella zoster virus causes two infections: varicella, also known as chickenpox...
16 Apr 2014
Depression
Reading the CPD article was beneficial to my professional nursing practice and...
09 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
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
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
Promoting patient safety
Understanding the importance of patient safety, including the threats and solutions...
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