Care of patients undergoing the removal of an indwelling urinary catheter
Know the associated complications and how these can be prevented and managed
28 Sep 2020
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Understanding the elements of a holistic wound assessment
Enhance your awareness of factors that affect wound healing and management
21 Sep 2020
Early diagnosis and effective management of sepsis
Learn about prompt early treatment using care bundles such as the ‘sepsis six’
14 Sep 2020
Assessment, diagnosis and management of constipation
The common causes and types of constipation, and the interventions available
10 Aug 2020
Selection and management of central venous access devices
How to ensure safe and reliable venous access, and reduce the risk of long-term complications
21 Jul 2020
Tracheostomy care: the role of the nurse before, during and after insertion
Enhance your knowledge of the effective management of patients with a tracheostomy
13 Jul 2020
Understanding and applying personality types in healthcare communication
How knowledge of personality types can improve your contact with colleagues and patients
16 Jun 2020
Use of personal protective equipment in nursing practice
Understand types of PPE in various clinical scenarios and appropriate application
08 Apr 2020
Role of the nurse in acute stroke care
An overview of the diagnosis and management of this medical emergency
30 Mar 2020
Responding to people who are experiencing spiritual pain
Be aware of this often hidden or overlooked type of pain among patients
02 Mar 2020
Understanding the principles and aims of intravenous fluid therapy
Ensuring safe and effective IV fluid therapy and patient assessment
27 Jan 2020
Optimising professional communication with patients
How practical methods of listening and speaking can improve patients’ outcomes and experience
06 Jan 2020
Conservative management of patients with end-stage kidney disease
A palliative approach that focuses on maintaining quality of life and advance care planning...
23 Dec 2019
Applying transformational leadership in nursing practice
Empower and motivate team members to deliver optimal nursing care
16 Dec 2019
Differentiating between dementia, delirium and depression in older people
How to clinically assess, diagnose and treat patients
25 Nov 2019
Prevention and management of urinary catheter blockages in community settings
How to identify and support patients at risk, and advise on preventative strategies
30 Aug 2019
Assessment and management of chronic pain
Learn how to accurately assess pain and discover the interventions available
05 Aug 2019
Effective management of adult patients with asthma
Learn asthma control methods and how to reduce the risk of acute exacerbations
22 Jul 2019