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<p>While working as a healthcare assistant caring for patients with dementia, as well as on placements as a nursing student, I have seen how important it is to listen to w
Nursing is an evidence-based profession that uses the latest and best research to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
<p>I gained experience of psychiatric assessment in previous roles when working in a secure psychiatric ward and within the prison service.
While the prevalence of all types of chronic conditions is increasing, diabetes is one of the few long-term conditions that individuals can successfully man
<p>I was interested in reading the article because, in the course of my work, I often see children who have developed eczema or other distressing skin diseases.</p><
The pressures of study, diversity of source materials, past assumptions relating to good writing practice, ambiguous writing guidance on best practice and s
<p>Recently my colleagues and I developed our understanding of the 6Cs of nursing – care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.
Safe vaccine storage and handling is essential to ensure that the ‘cold chain’ that refrigerates the vaccine at a temperature between +2°C and +8°C is maint
<p>I read the CPD to improve my understanding and care of patients with diabetes in my work on an elective surgical ward.</p>
Improving the health of the population, and morbidity and mortality associated with non-communicable diseases, is a national priority.
<p>Acute pyelonephritis refers to a lower urinary tract infection that has spread to the pelvis of the kidney.
This article discusses the pathophysiology of ascites, a complication associated with chronic liver disease.
Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that can have a significant effect on people’s activities of daily living and quality of life.
<p>I found this CPD interesting and informative. I liked the way it made the link between bone diseases, such as osteoporosis and osteomalacia, and bone health nutrients and lifestyle factors.
<p>As a nurse who works in community hospitals and nursing homes, where up to three quarters of people I care for are living with dementia, I found the CPD article interesting and helpful.
This article aims to give nurses an insight into proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is relatively common and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Vulnerable patient groups are at increased risk of malnutrition. This article focuses on the importance of ensuring that the nutritional needs of those in institutional settings, in particular prisons, are met.
<p>Less than half of older people with dementia are diagnosed with the condition.
