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Former chief nurse for England Dame Ruth May gave emotionally charged evidence to the COVD inquiry 

Tearful former chief nurse tells COVID inquiry of nursing staff’s struggles in pandemic

She said ‘catastrophic’ loss of NHS student bursary robbed workforce of thousands of nurses

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Nursing student attrition: a combination of factors, including financial and placement pressures and lack of support, are among the reasons suggested for rising attrition rates

Nursing students: why are almost 40% leaving before they qualify?

How the figures compare across the UK, and what could help stop the trend

Uniform policy for nursing students: a nurse stands with arms folded showing a large tattoo on her arm

Uniform rules: when should ‘professionalism’ outrank individuality?

Weighing up policy requirements for students with views on tattoos, false nails and lashes

When students and practice assessor clash, this important relationship can sour

I don’t get on with my practice assessor – what can I do?

Take our tips on building a good relationship and not allowing tensions to fester

Exploring the practice learning experiences and disaster preparedness of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Practice learning experiences and preparedness of nursing students during COVID-19

Student accounts show a need to investigate the scope and timing of disaster preparation in...

Nursing students learn intravenous (IV) infusion therapy administration from a registrant and assessor

Intravenous infusions: what you need to know to qualify 

Administering IV therapy may seem daunting – find out how you can spot and manage risk

Montage of three images, from left: a smiling nursing student comforts a young child in a clinical setting; a nursing student attends to the needs of a patient at the bedside; and a nursing student is in conversation with a young person with learning disa

Placements beyond hospitals: are you getting the community-based opportunities you need?

With sharper focus on expanding the range of settings, we ask if the plan is working

'Look for jobs in England' newly registered nurses in Scotland told

Final-year children’s nursing students ‘strung along’ after interviews for non-existent jobs

Understanding how including ‘experts by experience’ in nurse education can improve care quality

Including ‘experts by experience’ in nurse education can improve care quality

The importance of nurses learning from people with lived experience

Picture shows a nursing student in uniform sipping from their own refillable water bottle during a shift

Dehydrated? How to ensure you drink enough fluids on placement

Nerves or uncertainty may make you forget your fluids. Here’s how to prioritise hydration

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The ACC Liverpool displaying the dates of the Nursing Live event 2024

Nursing Live: free two-day event counts towards your CPD

Unique two-day celebration of nursing, with a focus on continuing professional development

A photo from a major incident simulation; a patient with a fake injury is wheeled into hospital as students take on different nursing roles 

What happens in a major incident – and how can I prepare for one as a student?

How a mass casualty simulation can advance your clinical and leadership skills

This Nurse Can: student recruitment campaign smashes stereotypes

Innovative campaign highlights breadth of roles, from air ambulance to global opportunities

Group work: navigating a collaborative task can be a challenge, so is it worth it?

Managing conflict and differing life experience will develop your collaboration skills
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Why more needs to be done for the mental health of future nurses

Pre-registration nursing programmes can be challenging and demanding

What I wish I’d known as a nursing student

Five newly registered nurses reflect on their transition from studying to practising

Nursing apprenticeships and associates: are the programmes fit for purpose?

Lost levy funds and restricted access to training have prompted calls for reform

Nursing student’s use of CPR saves woman’s life at airport

Karen Cochrane’s action after witnessing a heart attack is praised by family and staff

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