Promoting urinary continence in older women
Alison Bardsley
1 Hours
Continence promotion involves informing and educating the public and healthcare professionals that urinary incontinence is not an inevitable part of ageing, and can be treated or at least made more manageable. While awareness of urinary continence is improving slowly, the taboo around discussing incontinence remains. Women are a....
Promoting better care for stigmatised patients
Jessica Pottle and Jill Marotta
1 Hours
This learning module discusses the role of nurses and nurse leaders in the prevention and resolution of patient stigmatisation. The multiple nurse, patient and environmental factors that contribute to difficulties in nurse-patient interactions are outlined. The antecedents and consequences of patient stigmatisation are discussed....
Promoting professional practice skills for nurses
Winnifred Groves
1 Hours
Nurses work in a healthcare system in which different partners in care have different expectations of them. Demands to provide compassionate care that is patient-centred and responsive while adhering to budget constraints are contributing to 'compassion fatigue' and adversely affecting nurses' mood and effectiveness. This learni....
Prevention strategies for overseas travellers at risk of rabies
Jacqueline Pye
1 Hours
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain in humans. Transmission is usually through a bite or scratch or contact with the saliva of an infected animal. However, it is a vaccine preventable disease. It is important that those travelling to rabies-endemic countries are aware of the risk of rabies....
Assisting students to prepare for a clinical practice placement
Sam Louise Miller
1 Hours
All students undertaking a nursing programme are required to complete clinical practice placements. These placement hours are an essential component of the training necessary to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register and to practise as a nurse. Clinical practice placements can be stressful for students, and this can com....
Promoting the 6Cs of nursing in patient assessment
Chris Clarke
1 Hours
Recognising the deteriorating patient is an essential nursing skill, and structured frameworks should be in place to assist effective patient assessment. The aim of this learning module is to encourage nurses to consider how to promote the 6Cs of nursing within such assessment. The module provides an overview of the Patient Asse....
Breaking bad news
Clare Warnock
1 Hours
The breaking of bad news was traditionally regarded to be the time when a doctor and nurse sat down with a patient and family members to provide information about, for example, a life-limiting diagnosis or a poor prognosis. However, breaking bad news is now generally accepted as a process, not a one-off event, and is considered....
Caring for older people experiencing agitation
Jane Caroline Pritchard and Ami Brighty
1 Hours
Agitation commonly affects older adults, particularly those living in care homes and in hospital settings. Agitation can be distressing to experience, may be associated with poorer health outcomes and can present a challenge to staff in keeping the person and those around them safe. This learning module examines why agitation ca....
Promoting mental health in men
Mark Haddad
1 Hours
Health promotion is essential to improve the health status and quality of life of individuals. Promoting mental health at an individual, community and policy level is central to reducing the incidence of mental health problems, including self-harm and suicide. Men may be particularly vulnerable to mental health problems, in part....
Caring for adolescents with Crohn's disease
Mick Cullen and Claire Barnes
1 Hours
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition that affects more than 115,000 people in the UK. This learning module focuses on Crohn's disease in adolescents. Management of the condition in this group should address adolescent-specific characteristics and treatment goals. Key elements include optimising growth, puber....
Progressive supranuclear palsy: clinical features, diagnosis and management
Anna Kent
1 Hours
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), or Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative condition with cognitive and motor involvement. Diagnosis can be challenging as some people do not display the classic symptoms of the condition and there are no specific investigations to confirm diagnosis. Ti....
Deep vein thrombosis: diagnosis and treatment
Lynda Bonner and Jacqueline Johnson
This learning module aims to give nurses an insight into proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is relatively common and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Complications such as post-thrombotic syndrome, venous leg ulcers, recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) - pulmonary embolism (PE) or DVT - and pulmon....
Personalised care for patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Author Keith Booles
1 Hours
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health issue worldwide. It is a chronic disease that carries a significant burden for those diagnosed, and is associated with significant financial cost for the NHS in terms of treatment and management. This module explores the challenges facing patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and....
How to perform a tracheostomy dressing and inner cannula change
Nicola Credland
This How to module aims to provide an overview of the skills required to perform a tracheostomy dressing and inner cannula change. Proactive tracheostomy management increases patient safety and reduces adverse events. A cleaning regimen performed every four hours reduces the risk of a blocked tracheostomy cannula, complete t....
How to perform respiratory assessment
Joyce Smith and Melanie Rushton
This module aims to assist practitioners to perform a respiratory assessment. A logical and structured approach to respiratory assessment, such as the ‘look, listen and feel’ approach, should be undertaken. The respiratory rate is an early indicator of deterioration of a patient’s condition. Signs of clinical deterioration....
How to remove a pulmonary artery catheter
Katie Scales
This module aims to help nurses to undertake the removal of pulmonary artery (PA) catheters in a safe manner. PA catheter removal is associated with several risks and complications, and nurses should be cognisant of these and take appropriate action to ensure patient safety and optimum outcomes. When PA catheters are no long....
Evidence-based Malaria SBCC 4: Monitoring Malaria SBCC Interventions
Hannah Koenker, MPH
John Hopkins University Hannah Koenker, MPH Senior Malaria Program Officer, Center for Communication Programs Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health https://www.jhsph.edu Johns Hopkins University opened in 1876 with the inauguration of our first president, Daniel Coit Gilman. He guided the opening of the unive....
Evidence-based Malaria SBCC 1: Telling Stories About Behavior: Theory As Narrative
Douglas Storey, PhD
John Hopkins University This eLearning series consists of 5 modules. This is module 1, entitled 'Telling Stories About Behavior: Theory As Narrative'. The module is presented by Dr. Doug Storey and will introduce participants to some of the basic theories used in social and behavior change communication, using examples specific....
Critical Thinking Skills
Rebecca Threatt, DNP, RN, CHSE
This module is designed to work through on your own or in a group. If you are working through this on your own, do not skip the discussion, talk through these sides on your own, make sure to use your higher level of thinking! the quiz will really make you think! Once your course is completed, you can ask your matron for the answ....
Psychological First Aid for Children
Humanitarian Leadership Academy, Save the Children
Kaya This course will introduce you to the concepts and steps involved in providing support to children following a distressing event. It includes activities that focus on the core elements of PFA and how to apply them in a humanitarian context. In humanitarian or disaster response work, you may come into contact with childr....
Vaccine Administration
Michelle Falconer and Laura Craig
This session will provide information to immunisers on the correct procedures to follow for the administration of vaccines.
Safeguarding Essentials
Humanitarian Leadership Academy, Save the Children
Kaya This course will build your understanding of what safeguarding is in the humanitarian and development sector. It will look at a diverse range of safeguarding issues affecting the vulnerable groups we serve and focus on the 'non-negotiables for conduct' in safeguarding. The course is aimed at anyone working in the humani....
Lessons Learned From the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist
Rose L. Molina, MD, MPH
The WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist was developed using the principles of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, which has been shown to reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality. The WHO publicly disseminated the Safe Childbirth Checklist in 2015 as a patient safety tool. From 2014-2017, Ariadne Labs and global partners led one of....
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Dr Nelisiwe Lembethe
This webinar will discuss a practical approach in identification and management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
Quality Improvement in Healthcare Settings
BISANUKURI Evergiste
1) This course provides an overview of quality improvement (QI) in health care settings. While QI has a long history in health care and is a central component of recent health reform efforts, It is now widely recognized that incorporating quality improvement in an organization’s vision, mission and operations can enhance proce....