CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
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
Acute coronary syndrome: assessment and management
Acute coronary syndrome is a serious condition that requires urgent assessment and...
15 Mar 2017
Developing effective and caring nurse-patient relationships
Establishing positive and trusting therapeutic relationships with patients has long been...
08 Mar 2017
Promoting health-related quality of life in patients with an implantable cardioverter...
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are an effective treatment to reduce...
01 Mar 2017
Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: symptoms, treatment and management
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex functional bowel disorder. It can be difficult...
22 Feb 2017
Locating difficult veins for venepuncture and cannulation
Vein location and assessment are essential to improve the success rates for vascular access...
15 Feb 2017
Promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours and well-being among nursing students
First-year university students often embark on university life with excitement. In addition...
08 Feb 2017
An overview of adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment
Nurses have many roles and responsibilities in relation to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (...
01 Feb 2017
The role of obesity in the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus
The onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with various modifiable and non-...
25 Jan 2017
Exploring how mindfulness and self-compassion can enhance compassionate care
Research suggests that the development of mindfulness and self-compassion may help to...
18 Jan 2017
Chronic heart failure part 2: treatment and management
Chronic heart failure is a common and complex clinical syndrome that results from impaired...
11 Jan 2017