CPD articles

<p> Aims and intended learning outcomes The aim of this article is to explore the nurse’s role in relation to the needs of women undergoing hysterectomy.</p> <p>After reading the article, the nurse will have gained knowledge and understanding of the care of women in relation to:

<p>Nursing autonomy and independence are developing as a result of the changing nursing role. The direction which this role development has taken and the degree to which autonomy and independence have been achieved, however, are open to debate.</p>

<p> Aims and intended learning outcomes </p> <p>This article aims to increase nurses' knowledge of the clinical and social sequelae of epilepsy, and to review treatment options.</p> <p>After reading this article, the nurse should be able to:</p> ■ <p&gt

<p>This article considers the initial care and management required by the patient with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus. It relates to UKCC professional development categories: Care enhancement and Patient, client, family and colleague support.</p>

<p>Many staff are currently grappling with the introduction of clinical supervision for all qualified nurses and health visitors. Clinical supervision gained recent prominence as one of the targets in A Vision for the Future (DoH 1993).