Exploring person-centred practice
How to use this approach to provide a positive care experience for patients
20 Jan 2025
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Supporting neurodivergent nursing students in their practice placements
Recognise the strengths that these students can bring to practice
15 Apr 2024
Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
How to recognise the signs and what action to take if abuse is suspected
15 Jan 2024
Recognising and managing migraine
Identify migraine triggers, ‘red flag’ symptoms and various management strategies
23 Nov 2023
Managing common neurological complications following cardiac surgery
Risk factors, assessment and treatment of delirium and post-operative cognitive decline
23 Oct 2023
Reducing the risk of suicide among healthcare staff
Explore the contributory factors involved in suicide, and appropriate interventions
02 Oct 2023
Promoting person-centred care at the end of life
Enhance your knowledge of the benefits and barriers to providing this type of care
25 Sep 2023
Preventing, assessing and treating skin tears
Enhance your knowledge of their pathophysiology, initial treatment and ongoing management
04 Sep 2023
Assessment, treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency
Recognise which groups are at increased risk and how to support them
31 Jul 2023
Assessing and managing pain in older people with dementia
Reflect on possible indicators of pain, tools to assess it, and management strategies
14 Jul 2023
How to identify, assess and treat urinary incontinence and bowel control issues
Enhance your knowledge of treatment options such as lifestyle interventions and medicines
16 Feb 2023
Meeting the health and social care needs of LGBT+ people
Understand the challenges they often experience and how to improve their care
03 Jan 2023
Understanding the importance of kindness in nursing practice
Recognise the role of kindness in providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes
22 Dec 2022
Managing malignant wounds in patients receiving palliative care
Learn about wound management strategies that could enhance quality of life
19 Dec 2022
Promoting young people’s mental health: the role of community nurses
Why the pandemic and social media may affect mental health, and how to discuss these issues
05 Dec 2022
An overview of the prevention and management of wound infection
Pathophysiology, risk factors and signs and symptoms of wound infection
30 Aug 2022