Lynne Pearce

Debriefs help give nursing students the chance to discuss and reflect on how they dealt with sudden, difficult events with their mentor or senior healthcare staff while on placement

Debriefing: what is it and how can students benefit from it?

The value of discussing and reflecting on sudden or difficult events

Research terminology and images on two computer screens, as a nursing student sits at a desk studying

Research terms explained: from methodology to Boolean operators

Tips for students on learning the correct terminology to underpin patient care

When students and practice assessor clash, this important relationship can sour

I don’t get on with my practice assessor – what can I do?

Take our tips on building a good relationship and not allowing tensions to fester

Nursing students learn intravenous (IV) infusion therapy administration from a registrant and assessor

Intravenous infusions: what you need to know to qualify 

Administering IV therapy may seem daunting – find out how you can spot and manage risk

Picture shows a nursing student in uniform sipping from their own refillable water bottle during a shift

Dehydrated? How to ensure you drink enough fluids on placement

Nerves or uncertainty may make you forget your fluids. Here’s how to prioritise hydration

Nursing student or young nurse checks medication at patient’s bedside, while senior nurse checks her work, holding the BNF

The 10 ‘rights’ of drug administration: how do they help me practise safely?

Your essential patient-safety checklist and how to use it to prevent medication errors

Illustration of article about NHS mileage rates shows nurse filling her car at a petrol pump

NHS mileage rates and why no change should no longer be an option

With petrol price spikes hitting staff in certain communities extra-hard, what can be done?

Group of young people in a huddle as if planning how to execute a task, illustrating group work in nursing education

Group work: navigating a collaborative task can be a challenge, so is it worth it?

Managing conflict and differing life experience will develop your collaboration skills

Montage of headshots of four clinical nurse specialists, who describe how they achieved their CNS careers

How we became clinical nurse specialists – and what it takes

Tips from four nurses on routes into CNS roles and the skills you’ll need

An illustration of a nurse with a thought bubble coming from her head as she thinks about her experiences

What I wish I’d known as a nursing student

Five newly registered nurses reflect on their transition from studying to practising

Illustration showing several nurses in uniform, seen from behind, walking along a winding pathway towards the words ‘nmc SIFE pathway’, with two large hands supporting them

Help for overseas nurses struggling to get on the register

How a new pathway has helped hundreds who narrowly failed their English language tests

Nursing student is mentored by a nurse as he places ECG leads on the chest of a prone patient

Juggling workload and student supervision: how to find time for both

Three nurses’ tips for supporting students on placement in a busy workplace

Self-rostering on clinical placement: can I have a say on when I’m on shift?

A predictable schedule enables you to commit to paid work and keep your home life on track

Challenging discrimination: creating safe spaces for nurses and patients

My tips on using effective, inclusive leadership to improve care and staff retention

Clinical placements survival guide: tips to help you cope with the shock of shift work

How to give yourself the best chance by eating well, requesting breaks and managing sleep

How to secure your dream job in your favourite placement setting

Showing a passion for the nursing specialty and telling managers what you want will help

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

Diabetes and dementia: safely managing people living with multiple long-term conditions

Older people with diabetes are at higher risk of developing dementia

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