CPD articles

This article uses the (A) Airway, (B) Breathing and, (C) Circulation structured approach to the assessment of a sick child to provide an overview of the equ

11 Mar 2015

In recent years there has been a growing interest in vitamin D, the role it plays in the body and the effects of its deficiency.

11 Feb 2015

Breastfeeding is the healthiest way for a woman to feed her infant.

09 Dec 2014

Chronic pain is common in childhood and can have severe physical and psychological consequences but, unlike acute pain, it is not always recognised by nurse

04 Nov 2014

Persistent and recurrent pain is a common condition in childhood.

07 Oct 2014

Scoliosis affects up to 3% of adolescents, some babies and young children, and many children with existing neuromuscular and syndromic conditions.

10 Jun 2014

This is the second of two articles exploring the concept of health literacy, an often hidden barrier to effective healthcare communication.

07 May 2014

This is the first of two articles exploring the concept of health literacy, an often hidden barrier to effective healthcare communication.

08 Apr 2014

This article is the second of two examining the causes of increased intracranial pressure in children.

11 Feb 2014

Intracranial pathologies in children need urgent identification and management.

01 Dec 2013

Some parents are unhappy with the way news is broken to them.

01 Oct 2013

Skin care practices involving the application of products to the skin are common.

01 Sep 2013

Daytime wetting is a common problem in early childhood. This article explains how the infant’s bladder develops and how children are able to develop bladder control.

01 Jul 2013

Having a stoma can be a difficult adjustment for the child or young person and his or her family. Children’s stoma nurses provide support and education to the family at this time to help them come to terms with the changes this requires.

01 May 2013

This is the second part of a two-part article on oral health assessment and mouth care for children and young people receiving palliative care.

01 Apr 2013

This is the first part of two articles exploring oral health problems and treatments for children receiving palliative care, successful management of which can improve considerably the quality of life for this group of children and young people.

01 Mar 2013

Planning and facilitating a high quality transition from hospital to home for children and young people with complex health needs is an important part of enabling them, and their families, to enjoy a good quality of life.

04 Dec 2012

Children’s nurses frequently encounter children who have bronchiolitis and the severity of the illness can vary from mild to severe.

04 Oct 2012

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