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...
16 Oct 2013
Portal hypertension
This CPD article improved my knowledge and understanding of portal hypertension and...
09 Oct 2013
Intravenous therapy in older patients
Intravenous therapy is available in a variety of settings and for patients of all ages....
09 Oct 2013
An individual focus
Care of older people is not always of a high standard and dignity may not be...
02 Oct 2013
Assessment and treatment of patients with acute tachyarrhythmia
A tachyarrhythmia is defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in...
02 Oct 2013
Mental health in men
Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked to a person’s ability to...
25 Sep 2013
Assessment of suicidal intent in emergency care
The assessment of suicidal intent in first-contact settings, including the emergency...
25 Sep 2013
Staff appraisal
As a nurse and supervisor of an acute surgical ward, I found the CPD article...
18 Sep 2013
Pressure ulcer prevention in the community setting
Pressure ulcers are associated with reduced quality of life, affecting individuals...
18 Sep 2013
Early-stage dementia
In my work on an elective and emergency surgical ward, patients with dementia are...
11 Sep 2013
Reducing cardiovascular disease risk: cholesterol and diet
Addressing cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a priority for all involved in health promotion....
11 Sep 2013
Promoting continence in women following childbirth
Continence in women during pregnancy and following childbirth is an important issue that...
04 Sep 2013
Preparing for your annual staff appraisal: part 2
Annual appraisals are part of performance management and are designed to motivate,...
23 Jan 2013
Preparing for your annual staff appraisal: part 1
Annual appraisals are an important part of workforce management and staff development. To...
16 Jan 2013
Cancer-induced bone disease
A diagnosis of bone metastases may be devastating for patients with cancer because it...
09 Jan 2013
Understanding quantitative research: part 2
This article, which is the second in a two-part series, provides an introduction to...
02 Jan 2013
Understanding quantitative research: part 1
This article, which is the first in a two-part series, provides an introduction to...
12 Dec 2012