CPD articles

Many factors influence medicine taking in children and young people with epilepsy.

13 Nov 2008

Because the care of children and their families requires an intimate knowledge of their world, the ways in which they understand hea

24 Jul 2008

Early detection and prompt management of metabolic crisis are crucial to favourable outcomes in the infant with an inherent metaboli

01 May 2008

Cultural safety is one approach to integrating cultural components into nursing care.

01 Mar 2008

Nurses who work with children and young people need to have a basic knowledge of the symptoms of children’s mental health illnesses

01 Oct 2007

Knowing how the body reacts to the presence of pathogens allows healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about what actio

01 Jul 2007

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are an essential tool in paediatric intensive care, providing a means to monitor patient haemodynami

05 May 2007

Nursing continues to extend its practice base as the acuity of children in general wards often with complex illnesses and treatment

01 Apr 2007

Early dietary influences, even before birth, can have an effect on growth, which in turn has a profound influence on adult health.

01 Mar 2007

Assessment is a major nursing role, and expanding assessment techniques, traditionally seen as the remit of the medical profession,

01 Feb 2007

As the focus on evidence-based healthcare delivery gains momentum, nurses need to critically reflect on their traditional practice b

01 Nov 2006

This is the final article in a series of three that have highlighted the complexities of caring for a child with a disability.

01 Jun 2006

This second part of a series of three CPD articles examines the relationship between children and young people with disabilities, their families and professionals by discussing the concept of ‘therapeutic use of self’.

01 Mar 2006

This is the first of three articles which consider the holistic care required by children with a disability and their families.

01 Dec 2005

This article explores some of the differences between adult and child health services and aims to assist readers appreciate the possible inequalities that can occur.

01 Oct 2005

Children and young people have a right to privacy and respect. However, conflict can arise, particularly in relation to family life, which cannot be side-stepped by nurses.

01 Jun 2005

Even though care of children with tracheostomies may differ between hospitals, there are basic principles and procedures that all nurses should be aware of including how to respond in an emergency.

01 Apr 2005

Nurses are well placed to identify behaviour or circumstances that might signify a child is at risk and to contribute to measures designed to protect children.

01 Feb 2005

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