How to

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Understand the importance of keeping clear and accurate patient records
15 Mar 2021
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How to take a patient’s temperature
A step-by-step guide to the procedure using the oral, tympanic, axillary and forehead sites
08 Feb 2021
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Pre-operative care
Understand the physical and psychosocial care required before surgery
30 Nov 2020
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How to develop and present a conference poster
Understand how precision, clarity, brevity and visual appeal will engage your audience
03 Aug 2020
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Verifying the death of a patient
Understanding the legal implications, and the need for sensitivity and compassion
26 May 2020
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How to undertake oral medicines calculations
A step-wise, practical approach to undertaking oral medicines calculations
16 Apr 2020
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How to change a stoma bag
Enhance your understanding of the procedure and support patients in managing their stoma care
14 Apr 2020
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How to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
Refresh your knowledge on how to undertake intravenous infusion calculations
13 Jan 2020
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The nurse’s role in monitoring the patient and administering treatment
28 Oct 2019
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Blood transfusion
Learn about patient identification, blood component checks and reducing potential hazards
30 Jul 2018
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How to assist in emergency tracheal intubation
Safe and effective emergency intubation of a patient with a compromised airway or respiratory function
12 Jul 2018
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ECG
Understand the evidence that supports the practice of recording a 12-lead ECG
20 Apr 2018
Identifying a suitable vein and the appropriate needle or butterfly device for the procedure
14 Mar 2018
Rationale and key points

Venepuncture and obtaining accurate blood samples is an important procedure in healthcare, and can assist in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients.

12 Mar 2018
Using a structured approach and a variety of skills to determine nutritional status
24 Jan 2018
Rationale and key points

Nutritional assessment in adults should begin on first contact with the patient, and is an ongoing process that can take place over several hours or days.

23 Jan 2018
Determining how and why a patient safety incident has occurred
10 Jan 2018

Rationale and key points

13 Dec 2017

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