Clinical placements
Keeping the lines of communication open: a novel approach to schizophrenia
How one nurse’s idea contributed to a successful discharge for a man who was hearing voices
How a pain specialist team changed the way I nurse
Caring for patients in severe pain revealed the importance of individualised attention
Learn to prioritise and let go of the guilt
Learning to prioritise one person who needs you over another is difficult but necessary
Enabling a patient to go to the toilet with dignity is a key component of good care
By actively listening to the patient I anticipated her needs
What a placement on a remote island taught me about truly person-centred care
Working in this environment means really getting to know your patients, says Elizabeth Spence
A violent encounter during a placement almost made me quit
How an incident with a patient showed the value of speaking up when something feels wrong
Listening to patients’ wartime stories helped me develop empathy
It can be hard to find time to listen to patients, but it’s essential for holisitic care
What I learned from shadowing the specialists
A student’s experience of shadowing a clinical nurse specialist and a senior research nurse
Kindness is tangible in a mental health crisis
A nursing student reflects on the profound effect of sharing a meal with a patient
Importance of preventing pressure ulcers was highlighted by training
A student on placement gained confidence after training to manage pressure ulcers in older...
It is an honour to give someone the ‘right’ death
Caring for a dying patient and providing last offices helped nursing student Tristan Crombie...
What to expect from a placement in police custody
A police custody suite offers many opportunities to learn about person-centred care
On the front line with a paramedic
Lessons learned in a hospice
Don’t worry if you shed a tear
What to do when words fail
Nurse’s response to medicine refusal was a lesson in quality care
Be ready to act whenever someone needs help
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