Clinical placements

Nurse handover at the bedside: nursing team meets at patient’s beside

Clinical placements

Nursing handover: does a bedside approach work best?

Find out what makes an effective handover and how to involve patients in the discussion

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Talking to patients about death: nursing student sits in silence at patient’s bedside

Clinical placements

Discussing death: experts’ tips on clear communication – and when to stay quiet

What to do if you don’t feel ready to broach the topic, and how to manage your own emotions

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Clinical placements

Patient notes: record-keeping dos and don’ts for students

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ABCDE healthcare risk assessment tool: illustration showing each element of the ABCDE tool in capital letters in bright colours, with the words Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability and Exposure around the letters

Clinical placements

Patient risk assessment: a guide for students on the most-used tools

Essential jargon-busting on ABCDE, NEWS2, MUST and other tools to support your practice

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WhatsApp use by nursing students: close-up of the WhatsApp icon on a smartphone screen, alongside other social media icons

Clinical placements

WhatsApp: is it ever safe for students to share professional information?

Advice on using the social media app without compromising standards or confidentiality

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Feel you’re not good enough? Tips for students on building confidence

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Nervous about giving handovers? Top tips for students on getting it right

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Reflective journalling for students: what are the benefits and where do I start?

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What is an action plan and why might I need one?

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Student acting as nurse in charge in a social care setting: image shows a student in scrubs standing in front of a group of nursing home residents

Clinical placements

Nurse in charge for the day – what I learned on my social care placement

A taste of nurse leadership and a chance to learn outside of a ward setting

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Debriefing: what is it and how can students benefit from it?

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Uniform rules: when should ‘professionalism’ outrank individuality?

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Clinical placements

I don’t get on with my practice assessor – what can I do?

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Clinical placements

Placements beyond hospitals: are you getting the community-based opportunities you need?

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Picture shows a nursing student in uniform sipping from their own refillable water bottle during a shift

Clinical placements

Dehydrated? How to ensure you drink enough fluids on placement

Nerves or uncertainty may make you forget your fluids. Here’s how to prioritise hydration

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