Clinical placements
How to make the most of your first clinical placement
COVID-19 delayed Lenka Huntley’s experience until her second year – here’s how she coped
Pop-up hospital helps students make up for placements lost to COVID-19
University offers practical experience with clinical scenarios role-played by student peers
What to do when words fail
Communication problems are not uncommon when people with complex needs are admitted to hospital, and one nursing student is creating a toolkit that will include tips from specialists and signposting to additional support
Observing cardiac surgery made me appreciate theatre nurses’ role
Watching a surgeon replace a young patient’s heart valves helped children’s nursing student Ewout van Sabben appreciate the valuable role played by theatre nurses.
Bringing a smile to help in the tough times
Caring for a young teenager reminded children's nursing student Harriet Pollard why taking care of the emotional well-being of children and young people is equally as important as addressing their physical health needs.
Tailor your communication to your patient
Caring for a patient with a severe brain injury taught Lauren Stafford the importance of tailoring your communication.
Delegation and its challenges
Esiri Ohwovoriole learned to share the load as her nursing responsibilities increased in line with her experience
Holding a patient's hand taught me an important lesson on placement
Spending time providing a patient with simple reassurance can be as exciting as any other aspect of nursing