Clinical placements
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
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.