CPD articles

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

A learning resource for developing effective mentorship in practice

This article focuses on mentorship. There is an important professional expectation...

Safeguarding vulnerable adults: the role of the registered nurse

This article discusses vulnerable patient groups who may be at risk of being abused...

Nursing metrics: measuring quality in patient care

Nursing metrics have been used increasingly in UK health services over the past two...

Reducing inequalities in health care provision for older adults

The UK has a rapidly ageing population with increasing healthcare needs. Yet social...

Reducing inequalities in healthcare provision for older adults

The UK has a rapidly ageing population with increasing healthcare needs. Yet social...

Treatment and care of patients with metastatic breast cancer

This article provides an overview of the treatment options available for patients diagnosed...

Travel-related health and safety considerations for children

Paediatrics is an integral part of travel medicine. More children are travelling overseas to...

Polypharmacy in older adults

This article explores the issue of polypharmacy in older adults. The physiological...

Ectopic pregnancy: risk factors, diagnostic procedures and treatment

This article provides an overview of ectopic pregnancy and describes the risk...

Reducing infection associated with central venous access devices

Catheter-related bloodstream infection is a recognised complication associated with central...

Screening for MRSA

Meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and the more problematic...

An overview and update of psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition and nurses can expect to encounter patients...

Thyroidectomy: post-operative care and common complications

Any surgical procedure involves risks. Thyroid surgery can cause potentially fatal...

Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of fungal infections

Most fungi live harmlessly in the environment, but some species can cause disease in the...

Oesophageal cancer: symptoms, treatment and nursing role

This article examines the symptoms and treatment of oesophageal cancer. The article focuses...

Best practice in the provision of nebuliser therapy

Nebulisation is an important and common method of administering medication to patients with...

An overview of the menopause: assessment and management

This article provides an overview of the menopause, including symptom management...

Achieving dignity for older people with dementia in hospital

The quality of care for people with dementia in general hospital settings has attracted...

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