Reflective accounts
Read about how other nurses took inspiration from a CPD article and applied that new learning to their nursing practice. Reflective accounts also count towards revalidation.
Stigma
As a nurse who has worked in mental health units in hospital and prison, I am aware that...
09 Dec 2015
Critiquing research
Literature reviews can help to improve evidence-based practice and promote positive change...
02 Dec 2015
Rheumatoid arthritis
After reading this article and completing the time out activities, I better understand the...
25 Nov 2015
Agitation and care
In my practice I care for older and fragile people, who often experience agitation, delirium...
18 Nov 2015
Surgical outcomes
As a nurse working in a nursing home, I found the CPD article on improving surgical outcomes...
11 Nov 2015
Fatigue in MS patients
As a newly appointed clinical nurse specialist in multiple sclerosis (MS), I found this...
04 Nov 2015
6Cs in mentorship
As a newly qualified mentor I found this CPD article informative and instructive.
28 Oct 2015
Communication
Teamwork is essential to provide safe and effective care in nursing. It requires co-...
21 Oct 2015
Malnutrition
The CPD article discusses the tools and strategies that can be used to improve nutrition in...
14 Oct 2015
Intramuscular injection
I read the CPD article to improve my knowledge of intramuscular injection technique and its...
07 Oct 2015
Concept mapping
Concept mapping is a visual tool that enables the organisation of information to develop...
30 Sep 2015
Spirituality
Although I discuss aspects of spirituality with patients, I am unsure whether I understand...
23 Sep 2015
Economic evaluation
I am preparing for a return to practice course, and the CPD article enabled me to update my...
16 Sep 2015
Stigmatised patients
Individuals at increased risk of stigmatisation include those with particular physical...
09 Sep 2015
Combating malnutrition
Under-nutrition is common in people diagnosed with dementia. As their condition progresses,...
02 Sep 2015
Agitation
The CPD article about caring for older people experiencing agitation is relevant to my...
26 Aug 2015
Advance care planning
In my role as a regional clinical lead, I support nurses, care assistants, senior care...
19 Aug 2015
Communication skills
The exchange of verbal and non-verbal messages in communication is vital in my role as a...
12 Aug 2015