CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Oral cancer: risk factors, treatment and nursing care
Depression
On the ward where I work, I care for patients who have long-term conditions or are...
Non-pharmacological treatments for patients with depression
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
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
Mental health in men
Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked to a person’s ability to...
Assessment of suicidal intent in emergency care
Staff appraisal
As a nurse and supervisor of an acute surgical ward, I found the CPD article...
Pressure ulcer prevention in the community setting
Early-stage dementia
In my work on an elective and emergency surgical ward, patients with dementia are...
Reducing cardiovascular disease risk: cholesterol and diet
Promoting continence in women following childbirth
Preparing for your annual staff appraisal: part 2
Annual appraisals are part of performance management and are designed to motivate,...