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Understanding the main principles of temperature monitoring
Increase your understanding of why correct technique and careful recording of temperature are essential when making accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions. Learn how to interpret single temperature recordings as well as sequential pattern recordings.
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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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Recognising and managing community-acquired pneumonia
Update your knowledge of the latest guidance on the diagnosis and management of community-acquired pneumonia
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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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The importance of the arterial pulse in advanced cardiac examination
Discover the significance of the pulse in advanced cardiac examination and learn techniques for palpating radial, brachial and carotid pulses.
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Approaches to counter loneliness and social isolation in older people
Many older people experience loneliness and social isolation. Discover the mental and physical health problems that result as a consequence.
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Wound debridement: a clinical update
Update your knowledge of wound debridement techniques and recent clinical developments in wound healing. This module is suitable for all nurses caring for patients with wounds.
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Understanding attitudes and their effects on nursing practice
Explore the impact that colleagues' and patients' attitudes can have on interpersonal relationships and how to persuade others to change behaviour
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Reframing frailty as a long-term condition
This module defines frailty as a clinical syndrome that focuses on loss of reserve, energy and wellbeing. The nurse' role as key workers, care co-ordinators during all stages of the frailty trajectory is discussed.
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Improving care for people with learning disabilities
Increase your knowledge and understanding of the health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities. Discover that nurses are well placed to implement reasonable adjustments, many of which are simple to do and can save lives.
