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Practice Nurse
How Can We Better Understand and Manage Pain in Children?
Assessing pain in children is a complex and often misunderstood area, and it’s something we don’t always get right. Paediatric pain is frequently mismanaged, largely because children may struggle to pinpoint where their pain is or express it in ways that differ...
Continuing Education and CPD for Nurses
Continuing professional development (CPD) is a fundamental requirement in nursing today. In the fast-paced healthcare environment that we find ourselves in, continuing education is not optional—it’s essential. CPD helps nurses stay knowledgeable, capable, and ready to...
Delegation of Injections: When Is It Appropriate and What are the Risks?
Delegation in healthcare is a valuable practice that allows the workload to be shared among a team. However, when it comes to injections—particularly in the context of childhood immunisations and travel health—delegation requires careful consideration, especially when...
Beating January Blues for Healthcare Workers
January – the month we often associate with feeling down, tired, and a little lost. We’ve all heard of ‘Blue Monday’, said to be the most depressing day of the year. But who decided that? According to the internet, the third Monday of January is deemed the most...