CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Tracheostomy care in community settings
Risks associated with tracheostomy cannot be eliminated, but they can be addressed
Continuing professional development: lymphoma in primary care
This article summarises the diagnosis, treatment and long-term consequences of lymphoma
Understanding the health risks of varicella zoster virus in pregnancy
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is a common illness that causes varicella (chickenpox) and...
Increasing use of long-acting contraception in primary care
Long-acting, reversible contraception is a safe and effective way to control fertility,...
Migraine in primary care: myths, management and medication overuse
This article is aimed at primary care nurses and covers the presentation of migraine across...
Managing patients with multimorbidity
Multimorbidity is becoming an increasing problem with more patients having two or more long-...
Improving outcomes for patients with irritable bowel syndrome in primary care, with...
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder of gastrointestinal function with symptoms...
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,...