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Ensuring patient safety when inserting and using a nasogastric feeding tube
Nasogastric tubes that become misplaced can cause serious harm or patient death. This module provides nurses with the guidance, evidence and reassurance to manage these tubes safely.
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Preparing a successful, role-specific CV
All nurses will apply for new positions at some stage during their professional career. This module advises readers how to prepare a successful CV when applying for a specific post.
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Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection
This module covers guidelines on the use of indwelling urethral catheters, and how removing them at the earliest opportunity can help prevent urinary tract infections
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The effect of organisational culture on patient safety
Improve your understanding of the links between organisational culture and patient safety, including effective leadership, good teamwork, and maintaining a culture of learning and fairness. Also learn about how adopting a systems approach can promote quality and safety.
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Guidance on pursuing a career in nursing research
Nurses can make an important contribution to clinical research in a variety of healthcare settings. This module explains how to pursue a career in nursing research.
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Care of patients undergoing day case inguinal hernia repair
Discover more about the most common forms of hernia repair -surgery often performed as a day case procedure. Improve patient care by understanding the principles of day surgery management, many of which are applicable to other day surgery procedures.
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Varicella zoster virus: chickenpox and shingles
Discover how to care for these two common communicable conditions - chicken pox occurring mostly in childhood, and herpes zoster, also known as shingles affecting mainly older adults. Serious complications are a particular risk for pregnant women, unborn children and neonates.
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Guidance for novice authors on writing a journal article
Learn how to write for publication. The module explains the process of drafting and revising an article, the peer review proces and the expectations of journal editors.
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Hypertension: diagnosis, assessment and management
Improve outcomes for patients with hypertension by following the most recent guidance. This module discusses blood pressure monitoring, risk factors and targets, lifestyle advice, drug treatment and patient education.
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Intrapleural chest drainage: pathophysiology, treatment and nursing care
Nurses caring for patients with intrapleural chest drains require knowledge and skill to ensure patient safety. Revise and update your clinical practice by reading this module on chest drainage.
