Students
Care innovations: how to spark ideas on placement and influence change in practice
Leading change as a nursing student: how to develop an innovation
Could a dual registration degree in nursing and social work be good for your career?
Advice and development
Free careers fair for nursing students and newly registered nurses: book now
Online event is your chance to meet employers, join seminars, and even get a job interview
Safeguarding demystified: a beginner’s guide
It’s an issue fundamental to nursing care, but do you know what’s expected of you?
Nursing studies
Could a dual registration degree in nursing and social work be good for your career?
Find out about the potential benefits and what to expect from an integrated programme
Nursing Live: what’s on offer for students and newly registered nurses
Access free sessions on placements, well-being, mentors, careers and more at RCNi’s event
Delivering mental health crisis care: what I learned as a student
Managing issues such as suicide risk as a sports event medic was invaluable experience
Should I correct patients if they mistakenly call me ‘nurse’?
Many patients won’t spot the difference between a student and a nurse
Gastroenterology: what nursing students need to know about GI conditions and care
We ask expert nurses about caring for patients with digestive conditions
Student finances, placements and well-being: coping with the pressures
Changes that could help students cope, plus how to seek help if you need it
Clinical placements
Leading change as a nursing student: how to develop an innovation
Award winner explains how she co-produced a relevant, helpful resource with patients
Clinical placement in theatres: what should I expect and how can I make the most of it?
Perioperative care may seem daunting, but it’s a dynamic and supportive place to learn
Welcome to your placement: how a ‘hello’ pack can help students feel at home
A nurse explains her idea to improve the learning experience for students and the team
Difficult placements: coping with a hostile practice assessor
What to do if you feel unsupported or risk not qualifying due to placement problems
What is supernumerary status and why does it need protecting?
With placements disrupted by the pandemic, some view students’ special status as under threat
What to expect from a clinical placement in a prison: tips from a nursing student
How the reality of prison healthcare challenged my preconceived ideas
Newly qualified nurses
Mental health and adult nursing, plus the pace of emergency care – this role has it all
A dual-registration newly qualified nurse reflects on what she has learned in her first year
The call you never want to get in emergency nursing
A newly qualified nurse describes the emotions and impact of a paediatric crash call