Students
Being a nursing student and a parent: how to make it work for you and your family
Considering an elective placement overseas? Here’s what you need to know
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know
Advice and development
Watch: advice for students on supporting your health and well-being
Why common stress tips may not be helpful, and strategies to help you look after yourself
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
Taking a patient history: a guide for nursing students
How to build your experience and confidence, plus tips on raising difficult questions
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
Being a nursing student and a parent: how to make it work for you and your family
Tips for new students with children, from placements and studying to benefits and childcare
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
Academic internship: how this paid role helps students explore career options
I took a year out from my degree, learned new skills and weighed up the pathways
What is breakaway training and why do nursing students need it?
Helping students anticipate and escape volatile situations with patients
Coping with patient death: preparing for your clinical placement
We answer some common questions on care after death and supporting families
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
Considering an elective placement overseas? Here’s what you need to know
How to plan and prepare for a placement abroad, and how it could help develop your skills
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
What to expect from a placement in social care
You’ll learn core skills in a nurse-led environment and support people in the community
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
Newly qualified nurses
Stretching the boundaries of learning disability nursing
Despite popular opinion, learning disability nurses are needed in a range of care settings and should not limit their imagination when it comes to job searches, says Helen Laverty.