Students
Don’t worry if you shed a tear
An insight into the hidden battles of patients with invisible illnesses
Student’s homemade songbook helped patients forget cancer symptoms
Clinical placements
Don’t worry if you shed a tear
Looking after a patient nearing the end of life can be daunting, but one nursing student realised that through a caring approach he was able to make a difference
An insight into the hidden battles of patients with invisible illnesses
When nursing student Laurie Batchelor helped care for a patient in the community with cancer, she gained a greater understanding of the experiences of those living with invisible conditions
Student’s homemade songbook helped patients forget cancer symptoms
When nursing student Georgia Brain created a book of lyrics to help her patients remember the words of songs from their youth, she learned a valuable lesson about the importance of a patient-centred approach to care
The effect of music therapy in palliative care
When nursing student Rosie Emsley used her musical talents to entertain patients, she learned what a positive impact creative approaches to care can have on health and well-being
The emotional toll of nursing
Caring for patients with cancer on her first clinical placement taught nursing student Charlotte Milliken about the emotional resilience required to be a nurse
Coping with the death of a patient for the first time
The emotional toll of caring for a patient at the end of life taught nursing student Garritt Brown that it is okay to ask for help.