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Coping with the anxieties of a new placement

Andrew Haydon
Posted 26 February 2018 - 08:50

Third-year nursing student Andrew Haydon still gets nervous when starting a new clinical placement. He offers some tips and advice on how to get the most out of your placement and overcome any anxiety you may feel

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