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Fundamentals of chronic pain in children and young people: multimodal management and treatment
Chronic pain is common in childhood but is not always recognised by health professionals. Therefore, adopting a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to treatment can help to minimise the negative effects of this condition.
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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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Educating children's nurses to communicate bad news
This module informs practitioners about a series of communication strategies they can adopt to enhance their skills in breaking bad news, while emphasing the importance of clarity, honesty and empathy.
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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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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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Blood glucose management in diabetes
Improve your knowledge of different blood glucose monitoring strategies and patient education in diabetes care. Identify how to achieve maximum benefit for the patients in clinical practice.
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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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How to change a stoma bag
Enhance your understanding of the procedure for changing a stoma bag and the complications that patients with a stoma may experience.
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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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Safe storage and handling of vaccines
Review the available literature on safe vaccine storage and handling and recognise the importance of cold chain management on a global scale. Increase your confidence in ensuring protocols are in place to achieve the highest standard of care in this area.
