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CPD articles
<p>This article examines the development of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) for the treatment of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in the
This article provides an overview of tissue donation.
Successful nursing care of surgical wounds is dependent on the nurse’s knowledge and understanding of normal wound healing physiolog
This article provides an overview of personality disorders, before focusing on borderline personality disorder.
This article explores the philosophy of person-centred care.
This article focuses on peripheral intravenous cannulation devices as one source of infection.
This article describes the nursing care for patients who are undergoing or have undergone a total knee replacement.
<p>Diagnostic radiology and sealed and unsealed sources of radiotherapy are valuable in the treatment of cancer.
<p>The reflective process allows nurses to view their practice by bringing their theoretical knowledge and nursing practice closer together.
<p>This article describes different theories of ageing.
This article provides an overview of the use of epidural infusion analgesia in the management of patients with post-operative pain.
<p>Intermittent catheterisation is a safe and acceptable method of bladder emptying, however, the impact it has on a patient’s quality of life may not be fully appreciated
This article outlines the issues involved in assessing and managing patients who present with a vulval skin condition.
This article discusses the UK’s most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection, Chlamydia.
<p>This article discusses the main principles of infection prevention and control in non-acute healthcare settings.
<p>This article explores the nature of teaching and learning in the clinical area. Many of the issues that mentors encounter in promoting a good learning environment and undertaking effective teaching are discussed.</p>
<p>Abdominal pain has many causes, from simple to complex presentations. Patients with abdominal pain may have a number of physiological and psychological needs. Nurses have a key role to play in patient assessment, history taking and management.</p>
<p>Abdominal pain has many causes, from simple to complex presentations. Patients with abdominal pain may have a number of physiological and psychological needs. Nurses have a key role to play in patient assessment, history taking and management.</p>
