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Making a decision on behalf of a person who lacks capacity
This module discusses the principles to be followed when making a decision on behalf of a person who lacks capacity. Guidance is provided on who needs support in making decisions and how support can be given on this complex area.
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Use of patient group directions in medicines management
Study this module and learn how to use patient group directions (PGDs) competently and safely in your practice.
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Effective nurse-led approaches to reduce colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is a major threat to health. It needs to be diagnosed and treated early. Nurses can actively encourage the uptake of screening services, to assist in achieving this.
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Revalidation: implications for senior nurses
Learn about the senior nurse’s responsibilities in supporting registrants through each stage of the Nursing and Midwifery Council's revalidation process in the UK.
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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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An overview of communication, movement and perception difficulties after stroke
Learn about patients' communication, movement and perception difficulties following stroke, and the strategies nurses can use to help people cope with changes to their lives.
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Supporting people with Parkinson's in later life
Adults with Parkinson’s disease benefit greatly from specialist, comprehensive old-age assessment and nursing care that is person-centred and understands how symptoms can affect health and wellbeing over time.
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Using the Newcastle Model to understand people whose behaviour challenges in dementia care
This module describes the Newcastle Model – a useful framework to understand behaviour that challenges, and provides a structure for effective interventions that keep people with dementia at the centre of care.
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An overview of appetite decline and management in older people
Learn about the consequences of poor appetite - a common problem in older people, and the strategies that can be used to promote better appetite and increase food intake in these patients.
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Safe and effective application of topical treatments to the skin
Review your clinical knowledge and understanding of skin barrier function and the effects this has on the absorption of medications, such as emollients and topical corticosteroids.
