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Children with eczema

08 June 2016

Nursing Standard

CPD

As a nurse practitioner at a GP surgery, I frequently encounter children who have eczema.

Use of dabigatran to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

06 March 2013

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for ischaemic stroke. Anticoagulant therapy, such as warfarin, is prescribed to prevent stroke in patients with AF....

Cardiovascular disease

30 May 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

As part of my role as a nurse practitioner in a GP surgery, I am responsible for health promotion and for compiling practice protocols. A recent NHS initiative...

Asthma and allergic rhinitis

01 May 2013

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

In my work as a nurse practitioner at a GP surgery, I see patients with symptoms of allergic rhinitis and many people in the asthma clinic have exacerbations during...

Chronic fatigue syndrome

26 September 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

As a nurse practitioner working in a GP surgery, I often encounter patients who complain of feeling ‘tired all the time’. On listening to patients, it becomes...

Skin flora

23 January 2013

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

Reading the learning zone article on skin flora prompted consideration of my practice in this area. Working as a nurse practitioner in a GP surgery, I see patients...

Diagnosis and management of patients with Bell’s palsy

04 December 2013

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Bell’s palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) is the most common cause of acute unilateral facial nerve paralysis. Although it is usually a self-limiting condition, it...

Breathlessness

31 July 2013

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

As part of my work as a nurse practitioner, I chair palliative care meetings where management of patients with end-stage disease is discussed and a multidisciplinary...

Preventing psychological distress in patients with acne

29 January 2014

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Acne is a skin condition that affects people of all ages, although it is most common in adolescents. It is a condition that can be underestimated by healthcare...