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

This article discusses long-term urethral catheterisation, focusing on the relevant anatomy...

Acute coronary syndrome: diagnosis, risk assessment and management

This article focuses on the diagnosis, risk assessment and management of patients with acute...

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

Faecal incontinence is common in acutely ill patients, and has many predisposing factors. It...

Understanding cachexia in patients with cancer

Cancer cachexia is a progressive wasting syndrome characterised by loss of both adipose...

Promoting mental health in older people admitted to hospitals

Mental health problems are common in older people admitted to general hospitals. With an...

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

This article focuses on the risk factors, diagnosis and management of patients with chronic...

Current management strategies in the treatment of obesity

This article explores the evidence surrounding management strategies aimed at addressing the...

Motivational interviewing and concordance with antiretroviral therapy

Concordance with therapy is essential in maintaining quality of life for individuals who...

An overview of permanent cardiac pacing

A permanent cardiac pacemaker is an implantable device that maintains the patient’s heart...

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

This article aims to help practitioners consider a variety of wound dressings and develop...

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...

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