CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
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...
Preventing malnutrition in prison
Improving asthma care
I care for many people with coexisting conditions, including asthma, in a nursing...