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CPD articles
In these days of holistic care, it is perhaps surprising that the nutritional needs of people with mental health problems may still b
Simon Wright discusses four sexually transmitted diseases commonly seen at sexual health clinics.
In this article Nigel Henderson discusses the nursing role in the mechanical ventilation of patients.
ST JOHN AMBULANCE is best known for providing first aid services.
The aim of this article is to enable nurses working in various clinical areas to use pulse oximetry safely for the benefit of patient
The aim of this article is to develop nurses’ knowledge and understanding of their role in caring for patients with lung cancer, both
The aim of this article is to help nurses to move beyond reflection on practice, to exploring a clinical problem that they have encou
As knowledge to support nurses’ everyday practice increases, it is appropriate to reappraise routine procedures.
The aim of this article is to develop nurses’ knowledge and skills to enable them to assess a child with continence problems.
This article discusses the treatment of children with gastroenteritis and takes account of the current evidence based guidelines for
In this article Gladys Xavier describes the concept of asepsis and its application in nursing practice, to reduce infections in hospi
Depression is often seen as a defect of character, rather than a disorder which can be treated.
In this article, Karen Castille examines the issues concerning the reuse of products designed for single use.
In this article, Jaqualyn Moore describes the causes of malignant melanoma and the nurse’s role in its prevention and treatment.
This article describes the fundamentals of genetics and its influence on the transmission of disease.
This article discusses breast screening, breast awareness and the role of the breast care clinical nurse specialist.
In the second of two articles, Margaret Prior and Susan Miles discuss techniques for the adaptation and removal of casts.
This article discusses ways in which nurses can help to advise patients who have Crohn’s disease about their nutritional requirements.
