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How to undertake effective mouth care and oral assessments
Learn ways to promote oral health and comfort, and prevent or treat disease
20 Sep 2021
How to change a suprapubic catheter effectively
Recognise the potential complications and how to avoid them
16 Aug 2021
How to safely collect and deliver blood components for transfusion
Learn methods to minimise the risk of adverse events, including handling and storage errors
21 Jun 2021
How to undertake effective record-keeping and documentation
Understand the importance of keeping clear and accurate patient records
15 Mar 2021
How to take a patient’s temperature
A step-by-step guide to the procedure using the oral, tympanic, axillary and forehead sites
08 Feb 2021
How to provide preoperative care to patients
Understand the physical and psychosocial care required before surgery
30 Nov 2020
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...
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