Clinical placements
My first placement: it can be daunting, but a rich learning experience too
A first-year nursing student on what makes a rewarding clinical placement
There’s no time for hesitation when you’re faced with a deteriorating patient
Don't be afraid to put theory into practice – your patient’s life may depend on it
Patient confidentiality: how a complicated case created an ethical and legal dilemma
A service user’s chlamydia diagnosis taught me lessons about disclosure and breach of trust
The compassionate care given in abortion clinics is what nursing is all about
Marie Stopes UK says placements can help nursing students understand non-judgemental care
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
Student placement in Latin America improved my nursing practice
A clinical placement in Chile highlighted the spiritual aspect of holistic care
Identifying a common interest allowed me to engage with a young service user
Our shared love of gaming gave me an opportunity to offer person-centred care
Don’t underestimate the experience you’ll gain on a placement abroad
An elective placement in Peru challenged my perceptions of nursing practice – and myself
What to expect from a placement at a sexual health clinic
Sexual health nurses need to be able to tackle sensitive issues with confidence
Why memories of my elective placement in Ghana will stay with me through my career
Natasha Evans on how her trip enriched her understanding of public health issues
Listening to my intuition helped prevent a patient's suicide
I learned having the courage to act on your instincts is an important part of being a nurse
A truly inspirational placement taught me about compassion and a love for life
I witnessed the kind of dedication I want to emulate in my own nursing career