CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Using the Vessel Health and Preservation framework to enhance vein assessment and...
There is a range of risk factors that can lead to peripheral intravenous (IV) cannula...
12 Jul 2017
Undertaking effective handovers in the healthcare setting
Handovers are a crucial aspect of the patient’s healthcare pathway. Effective handovers...
05 Jul 2017
Understanding the link between obesity and diabetes
The incidence of type 2 diabetes is rising alongside increasing rates of obesity, in part...
28 Jun 2017
Leadership styles in nursing
Nurses are often asked to think about leadership, particularly in times of rapid change in...
21 Jun 2017
Considering patient experience and evidence-based choice of medicines in medicines...
Medicines optimisation can be used by healthcare professionals to support patients to gain...
14 Jun 2017
Effective communication with older adults
Communication is an essential aspect of life, yet it can be taken for granted. Its...
07 Jun 2017
Pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of coronary heart disease in women
Despite improvements in mortality rates, coronary heart disease (CHD) continues to be a...
31 May 2017
Globalisation and global health: issues for nursing
‘Globalisation’ is the term used to describe the increasing economic and social...
24 May 2017
Globalisation and global health: issues for nursing
‘Globalisation’ is the term used to describe the increasing economic and social...
20 May 2017
Reducing health inequalities for people with serious mental illness
People with serious mental illness (SMI) are at risk of dying many years earlier than the...
17 May 2017
Use and relevance of bibliometrics for nursing
A vast and increasing scientific literature is published each year, including books,...
10 May 2017
Use of closed cannulae in peripheral intravenous cannulation
Undertaking peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulations and the management of cannulae are...
03 May 2017
Evaluation and its importance for nursing practice
Evaluation of service delivery is an important aspect of nursing practice. Service...
26 Apr 2017
Acute limb compartment syndrome in the lower leg following trauma: assessment in the...
Acute limb compartment syndrome (ALCS) is a serious complication of traumatic injury...
19 Apr 2017
Discussing risk with patients
Nurses support patients to make decisions about risk on a regular basis. They aim to offer...
12 Apr 2017
Implementing fundamental care in clinical practice
Modern healthcare environments are becoming increasingly complex. Delivering high-quality...
05 Apr 2017
Understanding and responding to severe and enduring patient distress resulting from...
This article focuses on the severe, long-term and debilitating distress that may be...
29 Mar 2017
Promoting effective teamwork in the healthcare setting
Patients require access to various healthcare professionals to manage their healthcare needs...
22 Mar 2017
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