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
Treatment and care of patients with metastatic breast cancer
Travel-related health and safety considerations for children
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
Screening for MRSA
Meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and the more problematic...
An overview and update of psoriasis
Thyroidectomy: post-operative care and common complications
Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of fungal infections
Oesophageal cancer: symptoms, treatment and nursing role
Best practice in the provision of nebuliser therapy
An overview of the menopause: assessment and management
This article provides an overview of the menopause, including symptom management...