CPD articles

Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.

Late stage dementia

The CPD article was of particular interest to me because I care for patients with...

Portal hypertension

This CPD article improved my knowledge and understanding of portal hypertension and...

Intravenous therapy in older patients

Intravenous therapy is available in a variety of settings and for patients of all ages....

An individual focus

Care of older people is not always of a high standard and dignity may not be...

Assessment and treatment of patients with acute tachyarrhythmia

A tachyarrhythmia is defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in...

Mental health in men

Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked to a person’s ability to...

Assessment of suicidal intent in emergency care

The assessment of suicidal intent in first-contact settings, including the emergency...

Staff appraisal

As a nurse and supervisor of an acute surgical ward, I found the CPD article...

Pressure ulcer prevention in the community setting

Pressure ulcers are associated with reduced quality of life, affecting individuals...

Early-stage dementia

In my work on an elective and emergency surgical ward, patients with dementia are...

Reducing cardiovascular disease risk: cholesterol and diet

Addressing cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a priority for all involved in health promotion....

Dengue fever

Dengue fever is a notifiable infectious disease in England because of its...

Promoting continence in women following childbirth

Continence in women during pregnancy and following childbirth is an important issue that...

Preparing for your annual staff appraisal: part 2

Annual appraisals are part of performance management and are designed to motivate,...

Preparing for your annual staff appraisal: part 1

Annual appraisals are an important part of workforce management and staff development. To...

Cancer-induced bone disease

A diagnosis of bone metastases may be devastating for patients with cancer because it...

Understanding quantitative research: part 2

This article, which is the second in a two-part series, provides an introduction to...

Understanding quantitative research: part 1

This article, which is the first in a two-part series, provides an introduction to...

Pages

Jobs