CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Effective communication with people who have dementia
This article explores the skills needed for effective communication with people who...
Long-term urethral catheterisation
This article discusses long-term urethral catheterisation, focusing on the relevant...
Long-term urethral catheterization
Acute coronary syndrome: diagnosis, risk assessment and management
Developing careers in neonatal nursing to meet service demands
This article explores the innovative, responsive and collaborative development of a...
Management of faecal incontinence in acutely ill patients
Understanding cachexia in patients with cancer
Promoting mental health in older people admitted to hospitals
Promoting healthy ageing: the importance of lifestyle
The UK has a rapidly ageing population with increased healthcare needs. While the...
MRSA: implications for hospitals and nursing homes
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major infection prevention...
Hepatitis C virus infection: risk factors, diagnosis and management
Current management strategies in the treatment of obesity
Motivational interviewing and concordance with antiretroviral therapy
An overview of permanent cardiac pacing
Nursing care of patients undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Stem cell transplantation (SCT) may be a treatment option for patients who have...
Key principles involved in applying and removing wound dressings
The effect of skin conditions on patients’ quality of life
Skin conditions can adversely affect many aspects of patients’ lives. The quality...
Diagnosis and management of patients with COPD in primary care
This article discusses the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive...