Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
CPD articles
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Nurses may come into contact with patients who have anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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An estimated 20 per cent of people in the UK have elevated blood pressure that warrants some form of treatment or monitoring.
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Acquired brain injury is a non-degenerative brain injury that may affect anyone at any time.
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This article provides an overview of the care required by patients in the last 48-72 hours of life, as well as the support required
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Suctioning techniques are a necessary nursing intervention to remove respiratory secretions and maintain optimum ventilation and oxy
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Faecal incontinence is a distressing condition, which adversely affects the quality of life of adults of all ages.
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Anticoagulant and fibrinolytic drugs are being used with increasing frequency in acute and community settings.
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It should not be assumed that living with dementia means a complete loss of abilities.
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Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis.
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The authors discuss the aetiology, diagnosis and prevention of influenza and pneumococcal disease, identifying who should be vaccina
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In the second part of this article, the authors examine the biological consequences for patients of changes in drug formulation, non
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The authors outline the legal and professional consequences for nurses of failing to adhere to the law relating to the administratio
Compiling and maintaining a professional portfolio is a requirement for all practising nurses. This article focuses on the process of building a portfolio for nurses working in operating theatres.
This article examines the causes of pressure ulcers and provides an overview of the best advice available in preventing them in the clinical setting.
The author provides an overview and update on the current nutritional recommendations for diabetes and advice on methods of putting theory into practice.
Set against a background of modern-day nursing practice becoming ever more complex, this article aims to help nurses solve problems by understanding their origins and recognising them when they occur.
The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically over recent years and the health risks associated with obesity are well known. The author discusses the dietary management of obesity in adults and children.
<p>The authors have developed a security needs assessment profile designed to match the service provided in secure, forensic psychiatric units more accurately with the needs of individual patients.
