Managing patients with multimorbidity
Multimorbidity is becoming an increasing problem with more patients having two or more long-...
20 Jun 2018
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Improving outcomes for patients with irritable bowel syndrome in primary care, with...
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder of gastrointestinal function with symptoms...
16 May 2018
Skin infections
This article outlines the issues involved in assessing and managing people who present with...
26 Mar 2018
Improving interpretation of spirometry for better diagnosis
Spirometry is the most widely used pulmonary function test. It is useful for identifying...
23 Feb 2018
Insulin safety: avoiding mistakes and reducing risk
Insulin is a powerful glucose-lowering agent which can save lives and have a significant...
26 Jan 2018
Skin infestations
Infestations can be found on the skin or cause skin reactions. There are many types of skin...
29 Nov 2017
How to write a reflective practice case study
As evidence and experience play an important role in underpinning primary healthcare,...
30 Oct 2017
Smoking cessation
The health burden of smoking tobacco is well documented and it is known to kill more than...
27 Sep 2017
Why infection control should be everyone’s responsibility
Infection control is vital in all aspects of health and social care provision. Infection...
29 Aug 2017
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...
28 Jun 2017
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...
30 May 2017
Tackling hypertension: what’s new?
The acquisition of accurate and consistent blood pressure measurements is the responsibility...
26 Apr 2017
Managing indwelling catheters in community settings
Long-term catheterisation is indicated for a wide range of conditions and circumstances. Due...
29 Mar 2017
A framework to guide effective patient education
Nurses who understand the philosophical concept of knowledge are able to deliver patient...
27 Feb 2017
Perspectives for nurses on mental health in children and young people
An increasing number of children and young people are accessing services for a range of...
27 Jan 2017
Assessing a patient with a common dermatological problem
Skin conditions are common and patients will present in all care settings. Nurses observe...
29 Dec 2016
Intimate partner violence and the role of community nurses
Intimate partner violence is a common problem that is known to have serious and long-term...
27 Oct 2016
Tea: hydration and other health benefits
There is concern in some health profession literature and the wider media that caffeinated...
28 Sep 2016