CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Intravenous cannula site management
Intravenous cannulation is becoming one of the most common procedures in healthcare as...
24 Aug 2016
In-hospital resuscitation: recognising and responding to adults in cardiac arrest
Survival rates following in-hospital cardiac arrest remain low. The majority of patients who...
17 Aug 2016
Adverse drug reactions: classification, susceptibility and reporting
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are increasingly common and are a significant cause of...
10 Aug 2016
Assessment of injury severity in patients with major trauma
Major trauma centres provide specialised care for patients who have experienced serious...
03 Aug 2016
Falls risk assessment in older patients in hospital
Falls are the most frequent adverse event reported in hospitals, usually affecting older...
27 Jul 2016
Barrier products in the treatment of incontinence-associated dermatitis
Reviewing primary research to establish the evidence supporting their use
20 Jul 2016
An overview of diabetes
Healthcare staff should develop an understanding of type 1 and type 2 diabetes
13 Jul 2016
Gastrointestinal care for older people
This article discusses gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare in older people. It outlines the...
06 Jul 2016
Part 2: Palliative and end-of-life care for people living with dementia in care homes
This article, the second of two, provides healthcare practitioners with an overview of best...
29 Jun 2016
Part 1: Palliative and end-of-life care for people living with dementia in care homes
The terms palliative and end of life care are often used interchangeably and healthcare...
22 Jun 2016
Mentorship practice and revalidation
Nurses and midwives who are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) are...
15 Jun 2016
Early diagnosis and testing for human immunodeficiency virus
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is now considered a long-term condition. However, HIV can...
08 Jun 2016
Children with eczema
As a nurse practitioner at a GP surgery, I frequently encounter children who have...
08 Jun 2016
Infusion-related risks of chemotherapy
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the risks associated with the...
04 Jun 2016
Moving and handling: reducing risk through assessment
Manual handling injuries can occur almost anywhere in a healthcare environment, and most...
01 Jun 2016
Polypharmacy: the challenge for nurses
Polypharmacy refers to the prescribing of many medicines for one individual. Polypharmacy is...
25 May 2016
Managing resources and reducing waste in healthcare settings
The NHS is under pressure to increase its effectiveness and productivity. Nurses are tasked...
18 May 2016
Management of patients with chronic open angle glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a group of conditions that can cause sight loss as a result of damage to...
11 May 2016