CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Pursuing a career in nursing research
Compassionate care
While working as a healthcare assistant caring for patients with dementia, as well...
Blood glucose monitoring in diabetes
Mental health emergencies
I gained experience of psychiatric assessment in previous roles when working in a...
Avoiding plagiarism: guidance for nursing students
Topical treatments
I was interested in reading the article because, in the course of my work, I often...
Safe storage and handling of vaccines
Patient safety
Recently my colleagues and I developed our understanding of the 6Cs of nursing –...
Supporting effective lifestyle behaviour change interventions
Diabetes care
I read the CPD to improve my understanding and care of patients with diabetes in my...
Managing ascites in patients with chronic liver disease
Pyelonephritis
Acute pyelonephritis refers to a lower urinary tract infection that has spread to...
Shoulder pain: pathogenesis, diagnosis and management
Bone health
I found this CPD interesting and informative. I liked the way it made the link...
Deep vein thrombosis: diagnosis and treatment
Late-stage dementia
As a nurse who works in community hospitals and nursing homes, where up to three...
Early stage dementia
Less than half of older people with dementia are diagnosed with the condition. I...