Students
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know
Opioids: when should you use them and what are the risks for patients?
What to expect from a clinical placement in a care home
Advice and development
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Nursing studies
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
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
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