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Stroke
Expand your knowledge on what a stroke is, why someone may be more at risk of having one, and the role of nurses in stroke care. Find out about the signs and symptoms and understand the different types of stroke and why they may happen.
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Parkinson's disease
Increase your understanding about Parkinson’s disease, the symptoms and statistics over the number of people affected in the UK. Find out more about how the activities the RCN’s Neuroscience forum has been undertaking relating to the condition.
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Multiple Sclerosis
Read more about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the symptoms and find out how many people in the UK are affected by the long-term condition. Here you can also find out where to get more information and support when caring for people with MS.
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Nutrition essentials
Build the skills needed to support patients with nutrition and assess any concerns over malnutrition, whether it’s due to medication, illness or ageing. This resource offers advice on areas nurses should cover and the signs and effects of malnutrition.
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Delirium in older people
Episodes of delirium are most common amongst older patients and can cause great distress to patients, families and carers. Here you can find information, guidance and tools to help you identify and manage episodes of delirium in older people.
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Safety in numbers
Understand how to improve your confidence and competence when using maths as part of your nursing role. Use this resource to learn more about the importance of having sound maths skills for the provision of safe nursing care.
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Metric units
When administrating medication to patients in small doses, prescriptions are commonly written in grams and milligrams. Use this resource to build your knowledge and confidence when it comes to converting metric units accurately.
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Pregnancy and disability
Expand your knowledge about how to care for women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatally, where the woman has a defined disability. Find out how best to support women to have a positive and fulfilling childbirth experience.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Increase your knowledge of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) by learning more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of the condition, which can affect periods and fertility, as well as having long-term health consequences.
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Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Boost your knowledge about the symptoms and impact of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which are a collection of physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms affecting girls and women who menstruate.
