Students

What a career in community nursing really looks like – and where to start
Welcome to your placement: how a ‘hello’ pack can help students feel at home
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know
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
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
Opioids: when should you use them and what are the risks for patients?
The medications are used for managing acute pain but can cause side effects and addiction
Coping with patient death: preparing for your clinical placement
We answer some common questions on care after death and supporting families
Wanted: future nurse leaders seeking programmes made for students
We look at the schemes that nurture and develop your leadership skills from day one
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