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Why all nursing students need to learn about advocacy, activism and resistance
A new course teaches nurses to be champions of patients, colleagues and the profession
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Delivering mental health crisis care: what I learned as a student
Managing issues such as suicide risk as a sports event medic was invaluable experience
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New option prepares students for community roles straight after qualifying
29 Jun 2023
Should I correct patients if they mistakenly call me ‘nurse’?
Many patients won’t spot the difference between a student and a nurse
22 Jun 2023
Nursing degree apprenticeships: can they help ease the staffing crisis?
Apprenticeships open up nursing to a wider group and allow trusts to ‘grow their own’
14 Jun 2023
Nurse training as a mature student: what I wish I had known
Top tips on finances, placements, assignments and how to maintain your work-life balance
07 Jun 2023
How to introduce yourself to patients: 9 tips for students
Simple steps to enhance communication with patients from the outset
24 May 2023
Drug administration for students: what is the BNF and how do I use it?
Tips on how to access it and build your confidence to administer drugs safely
18 May 2023
Childcare help for nursing students: what am I entitled to?
Free childcare, parental payments and allowances – the criteria and how to access them
10 May 2023
What is NEWS2 and how can it help prevent cardiac arrest? Tips for students
Learn more about using this crucial early warning tool to identify patient deterioration
03 May 2023
My first ‘real life’ CPR attempt was on campus – and here’s what I learned
The challenge of using my life-saving knowledge and skills outside the clinical setting
30 Mar 2023
Gastroenterology: what nursing students need to know about GI conditions and care
We ask expert nurses about caring for patients with digestive conditions
22 Mar 2023
Student-led wards: can they help boost your clinical skills and confidence?
Collaborative learning puts students at the forefront of decision-making
15 Mar 2023
Climate emergency: how nursing students can lead greener practice
How to share your knowledge of greener practice with the whole nursing team
02 Mar 2023
Sepsis: guide for nursing students on knowing the signs to look for and action to take
Students have important opportunities to flag potential patient deterioration
22 Feb 2023
Dementia: how to tailor nursing care to the needs of patients and their families
Your guide to common types of dementia and compassionate and effective symptom management
16 Feb 2023
Student finances, placements and well-being: coping with the pressures
Changes that could help students cope, plus how to seek help if you need it
09 Feb 2023
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