CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Pathophysiology and nursing management of acute pancreatitis
Why you should read this article: » To enhance your knowledge of the pathophysiology, causes...
28 Jun 2018
Assessing and managing communication needs in people with serious mental illness
Why you should read this article: » To understand the potential effects of various types of...
25 Jun 2018
Current approaches to HIV prevention, treatment and care
The role of nurses in all areas of practice
20 Jun 2018
Nutritional requirements in malnutrition and diabetes mellitus
An examination of two dietary conditions encountered in nursing: malnutrition and diabetes
06 Jun 2018
Procedural pain management in patients with cancer
Why you should read this article: » To understand the procedural pain that may be...
06 Jun 2018
Diagnosis and management of patients with atrial fibrillation
Why you should read this article: • To enhance your understanding of the link between atrial...
26 Apr 2018
Assessment and management of urinary incontinence in women
Why you should read this article: » To update your knowledge of the types of urinary...
20 Apr 2018
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Meeting the needs of carers of people at the end of life
Exploring the context of caring at the end of life and the experience of carers
06 Apr 2018
Collaborative communication: learning from advanced clinical practice patient...
Why you should read this article: » To understand the importance of collaborative and...
06 Apr 2018
Use of professional portfolios in nursing
Nurses are increasingly using professional portfolios as a way to maintain evidence of their...
21 Mar 2018
Clinical management of non-healing wounds
Chronic wounds are defined as those that have failed to heal after three months. There are...
14 Mar 2018
Aetiology, clinical presentation and treatment of testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is a highly treatable and curable malignancy. It typically affects men...
07 Mar 2018
Nursing management of people experiencing homelessness at the end of life
Overcoming barriers to accessing effective healthcare for people who are homeless
28 Feb 2018
Preventing and managing challenging behaviour
Patients exhibiting challenging behaviour, which includes any non-verbal, verbal or physical...
21 Feb 2018
Safe transfusion of blood components
How to undertake blood component transfusions safely and effectively
14 Feb 2018
Supporting people who experience intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant issue in health and social care. Nurses may...
07 Feb 2018
Principles and nursing management of anticoagulation
Discussion of the uses, modes of action and potential side effects of anticoagulants
31 Jan 2018
Symptom management in women undergoing the menopause
The menopause is a physiological event involving ovarian failure as a result of a loss of...
24 Jan 2018