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CPD articles
This article describes the process of preparing a research article for publication in a nursing journal.
This article discusses the role of nurses and nurse leaders in the prevention and resolution of patient stigmatisation.
<p>A patient’s notes, assessments, care plans and letters are all evidence of the care and treatment they received.
All students undertaking a nursing programme are required to complete clinical practice placements.
<p>The incidence of diabetes is increasing.
This article highlights the importance of effective communication skills for nurses.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term inflammatory condition that can affect physical, psychological and social function.
<p>After reading this CPD article, I am now aware of the complexities associated with fever and the effects of medication on this process.
People with learning disabilities have poorer health than the general population and experience health inequalities – partly as a result of problems with ac
<p>Depression is a common mental health disorder that impairs normal functioning, causes distress and has an adverse effect on an individual’s quality of life.</p>
This article describes the complex neurological condition multiple sclerosis (MS) and its management.
<p>I have looked after patients with ascites and those who have had large-volume paracentesis.
Economic evaluation is rapidly becoming an invaluable tool for healthcare decision making, especially in light of current pressures on health services to reduce costs and increase expenditure on health care.
<p>I recently underwent major surgery and, as a nurse, this experience gave me greater insight into the patient experience.</p>
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease characterised by breathlessness, cough and sputum production.
<p>In my area of work – providing education programmes – embedding the 6Cs of nursing (care, compassion, courage, competence, communication and commitment) can be a challenge, especially in clinical simulations.</p>
Continence promotion involves informing and educating the public and healthcare professionals that urinary incontinence is not an inevitable part of ageing, and can be treated or at least made more manageable.
The management of chronic pain is complex. Services and support for people living with chronic pain are variable despite the publication of a number of reports highlighting the problem.
