Students
Clinical simulation versus face-to-face learning: which is best for nursing students?
Clinical placement in theatres: what should I expect and how can I make the most of it?
Welcome to your placement: how a ‘hello’ pack can help students feel at home
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
Safeguarding demystified: a beginner’s guide
It’s an issue fundamental to nursing care, but do you know what’s expected of you?
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
What is breakaway training and why do nursing students need it?
Helping students anticipate and escape volatile situations with patients
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
What is a nurse paramedic and could this master’s-level role suit you?
A new course integrates the two professions, allowing graduates to forge a new career path
What are e-PADs and how can I get the most out of them on placement?
The pros and cons of electronic practice assessment documents, plus tips from fellow students
Clinical placements
Clinical placement in theatres: what should I expect and how can I make the most of it?
Perioperative care may seem daunting, but it’s a dynamic and supportive place to learn
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
Difficult placements: coping with a hostile practice assessor
What to do if you feel unsupported or risk not qualifying due to placement problems
What is supernumerary status and why does it need protecting?
With placements disrupted by the pandemic, some view students’ special status as under threat
What to expect from a clinical placement in a prison: tips from a nursing student
How the reality of prison healthcare challenged my preconceived ideas
What to expect on an emergency department clinical placement
The ED is a dynamic setting where you can develop core skills as well as support emergency care
Newly qualified nurses
Mental health and adult nursing, plus the pace of emergency care – this role has it all
A dual-registration newly qualified nurse reflects on what she has learned in her first year
The call you never want to get in emergency nursing
A newly qualified nurse describes the emotions and impact of a paediatric crash call