Students
Nursing Live: what’s on offer for students and newly registered nurses
Should I correct patients if they mistakenly call me ‘nurse’?
Gastroenterology: what nursing students need to know about GI conditions and care
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
Nursing studies
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
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
What a career in community nursing really looks like – and where to start
QNI chief executive Crystal Oldman shares tips and resources in this helpful video
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know
Protecting patients and staff from infection is a fundamental part of care
Clinical placements
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
What to expect from a clinical placement in a care home
Seize the chance to develop skills in person-centred care for people with complex needs
Difficult placements: coping with a hostile practice assessor
What to do if you feel unsupported or risk not qualifying due to placement problems
What to expect from a placement in cancer nursing
Forget any preconceived ideas – in this positive environment you’ll learn transferable skills
What is supernumerary status and why does it need protecting?
With placements disrupted by the pandemic, some view students’ special status as under threat
Your first patient death: how to cope and what it teaches you about end of life care
A student explains what she learned from the death of a patient during a placement