A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
CPD articles
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Why organisational culture is important to patients, carers and healthcare workers
This article aims to define organisational cul
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Drug calculations for intravenous (IV) medicines and infusions are mo
Drug calculations for intravenous (IV) medicin
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This article encourages nurses to explore the concept of leadership i
This article encourages nurses to explore the
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The theme of World AIDS Day 2017 is ‘let’s end it’.
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Learn the ABCDE (airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure) process
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Most women require contraception during their reproductive years, and
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Nurses, midwives and nursing students are legally responsible for the
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Cardiac monitoring and how to identify common types of cardiac arrhythmia
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The prevalence of nausea and vomiting in patients with advanced cance
Eating disorders form a group of mental health conditions characterised by abnormal eating habits and are associated with high mortality rates.
The barriers to providing EOLC in EDs and recommendations for clinical practice
Nurses are required to demonstrate knowledge and competence in undertaking drug calculations as part of their practice. This article aims to assist nurses in identifying their competence in undertaking drug calculations for oral medications and suppositories.
The medicines refrigerator is a common piece of equipment found in clinical areas. It is used to ensure specific medicines are safely stored within a narrow temperature range in line with manufacturers’ instructions; this is usually between +2˚C and +8˚C, and ideally +5˚C.
This article provides nurses with an understanding of the process for undertaking an annual oral contraceptive pill review effectively.
Compassionate care is a fundamental aspect of nursing, and is an important value that is embedded in nurses’ professional standards and codes of practice.
