To understand the role of the PICU nurse in undertaking oral assessments and implementing national oral health guidelines

Gain an understanding of the experiences of patients who attend the emergency department (ED) following suicidal behaviour, and to consider how to enhance person-centred care for these patients.

Supporting nurses working in cancer care to understand terminal agitation as a symptom of delirium in patients with advanced cancer at the end of life, and how to assess and manage it.

Discuss the key listening skills that facilitate and contribute to developing a therapeutic relationship, and identify the barriers to effective listening and potential methods of addressing them.

Explain the principles of drafting a business case, including the process to follow, who to involve and the need to detail resources and costs and then reflect on a potential change you would like to make in your practice setting.

Describe the importance of tailoring the dose and duration of corticosteroid treatment to the patient’s specific requirements, and recognise the common complications and side effects associated with corticosteroid use in cancer care.

Understand what mpox is, its method of transmission, the clinical presentation and how to approach a clinical assessment of patients with suspected mpox.

Discuss the adverse effects of loneliness and social isolation on physical health, mental health, and well-being, and explain which validated assessment tool to use to measure loneliness in individuals in your practice area.

Understand the differences between pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) and dry powder inhalers (DPIs) and how to apply the Act, Choose, Train decision tool to ensure the appropriate inhaler is selected for each individual.

Identify common causes of sepsis and the signs and symptoms patients may have on presentation to the ED and confidently use the appropriate assessment and screening tools to identify sepsis and stratify patients’ risk of deterioration.