How to provide preoperative care to patients
Understand the physical and psychosocial care required before surgery
30 Nov 2020
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How to develop and present a conference poster
Understand how precision, clarity, brevity and visual appeal will engage your audience
03 Aug 2020
How to verify the death of a patient
Understanding the legal implications, and the need for sensitivity and compassion
26 May 2020
How to undertake oral medicines calculations
A step-wise, practical approach to undertaking oral medicines calculations
16 Apr 2020
How to change a stoma bag
Enhance your understanding of the procedure and support patients in managing their stoma care
14 Apr 2020
How to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
Refresh your knowledge on how to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
13 Jan 2020
How to care for patients undergoing paracentesis for the drainage of ascites
The nurse’s role in monitoring the patient and administering treatment
28 Oct 2019
How to undertake a blood component transfusion
Learn about patient identification, blood component checks and reducing potential hazards
30 Jul 2018
How to assist in emergency tracheal intubation
Safe and effective emergency intubation of a patient with a compromised airway or respiratory function
12 Jul 2018
How to record a 12-lead electrocardiogram
Understand the evidence that supports the practice of recording a 12-lead ECG
20 Apr 2018
How to undertake venepuncture to obtain venous blood samples
Identifying a suitable vein and the appropriate needle or butterfly device for the procedure
14 Mar 2018
How to undertake a nutritional assessment in adults
Using a structured approach and a variety of skills to determine nutritional status
24 Jan 2018
How to undertake a root cause analysis investigation to improve patient safety
Determining how and why a patient safety incident has occurred
10 Jan 2018
How to administer an insulin injection
Rationale and key points Effective insulin injection technique is essential to ensure...
13 Dec 2017
How to auscultate for heart sounds in adults
Rationale and key points This article aims to improve nurses’ knowledge and understanding of...
27 Sep 2017
How to administer lidocaine in wounds
Rationale and key points Before a wound can be cleaned and/or closed, the use of a local...
20 Sep 2017
How to use a corticosteroid nasal spray
Rationale and key points This article outlines the appropriate and effective technique for...
23 Aug 2017
How to perform nasal douching
Rationale and key points This article provides information on nasal douching, which nurses...
02 Aug 2017