Clinical placements

Placement abroad
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How to prepare for an international clinical placement
Your guide to complying with NMC and visa rules, while embracing a new system and culture
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You’re about to start a clinical placement? Here are 7 things you need to know
Find out how to achieve your learning goals while maintaining a work-life balance
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Community placement: what does working with parish nurses involve?
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Can I refuse to care for a patient as a nursing student?
If and when refusal to treat may be acceptable on placement – and how to deal with issues
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Intensive care: conquering fear and learning confidence for this highly complex setting
Simulation is a safe place to learn from mistakes and identify patient deterioration
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Leading change as a nursing student: how to develop an innovation
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Community project placement: what will I learn and how do I get one?
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Learning disability clinical placement: what experience will I gain?
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Writing in a patient’s notes: tips for nursing students
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Supernumerary status: myth or reality on placement during staffing pressures?
Students are sometimes seen as ‘an extra pair of hands’. Find out how to challenge this
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Can I refuse my clinical placement – and how do I raise concerns if things go wrong?
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First patient handover: what to expect and how to ensure it’s as effective as possible
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Clinical placement in theatres: what should I expect and how can I make the most of it?
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Clinical placements
How to show leadership and organisation skills as a nursing student
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Clinical placements
What to expect from a clinical placement in cardiology
Learn about heart conditions and procedures, and work towards a wide range of required skills
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