Clinical placements
Dementia at the end of life: why every nursing student needs to learn about it
An Admiral Nurse explains how she uses hospice placements to deepen students’ understanding
‘This is me’ document helped me provide personalised end of life care
A student reflects on building a nurse-patient relationship with a hospice patient
The simple intervention that eases pet owners’ anxiety when they’re in hospital
My innovative ‘pet card’ helps patients plan who will look after their animals
Importance of preventing pressure ulcers was highlighted by training
A student on placement gained confidence after training to manage pressure ulcers in older patients
It is an honour to give someone the ‘right’ death
Caring for a dying patient and providing last offices helped nursing student Tristan Crombie realise the importance of ensuring dignity in death
Lessons learned in a hospice
A placement at a hospice will inform this student's practice for the rest of his career
Don’t worry if you shed a tear
Looking after a patient nearing the end of life can be daunting, but one nursing student realised that through a caring approach he was able to make a difference
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
Don’t judge a clinical placement until you’ve experienced it
Nursing student Lucy Fearon was disappointed when she found out her first clinical placement would be in a nursing home. But after learning a lot about fundamental care and building up relationships with patients, she realised the importance of keeping an open mind
Insights gained from trauma of patient’s death
Dealing with the death of a patient was one of nursing student Nicola Looby’s greatest fears, but a clinical placement caring for older patients near the end of life helped her face these fears and empowered her future nursing practice
A lesson in the emotional resilience that’s part of being a nurse
When an older patient she was helping had a fall, nursing student Victoria Spires struggled to deal with her feelings of blame. But support from experienced nursing staff increased her confidence and helped her learn how to cope with her emotions.
The effect of music therapy in palliative care
When nursing student Rosie Emsley used her musical talents to entertain patients, she learned what a positive impact creative approaches to care can have on health and well-being