CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Skin infections
This article outlines the issues involved in assessing and managing people who present with...
Improving interpretation of spirometry for better diagnosis
Spirometry is the most widely used pulmonary function test. It is useful for identifying...
Insulin safety: avoiding mistakes and reducing risk
Insulin is a powerful glucose-lowering agent which can save lives and have a significant...
Skin infestations
Infestations can be found on the skin or cause skin reactions. There are many types of skin...
How to write a reflective practice case study
As evidence and experience play an important role in underpinning primary healthcare,...
Smoking cessation
The health burden of smoking tobacco is well documented and it is known to kill more than...
Why infection control should be everyone’s responsibility
Infection control is vital in all aspects of health and social care provision. Infection...
A guide to recognising and diagnosing suspected food allergy in children
Food allergy continues to be a public health concern widely reported in developed countries...
Consent to medical treatment of the mature minor: is autonomy achievable?
The philosophy of healthcare is based on autonomy and capacity, autonomy being the patient’s...
Tackling hypertension: what’s new?
The acquisition of accurate and consistent blood pressure measurements is the responsibility...
Managing indwelling catheters in community settings
Long-term catheterisation is indicated for a wide range of conditions and circumstances. Due...
A framework to guide effective patient education
Nurses who understand the philosophical concept of knowledge are able to deliver patient...