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
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
Why clinical research can be a rewarding setting for your elective
Research is often overlooked by nursing students when choosing placements
Foreign placements make me better at my job
Student Sophie Gill says greater cultural awareness helps her support patients in the UK
What it was like to deal with a patient in cardiac arrest for the first time
Acting and learning under pressure was emotionally draining – but here’s why it was worth it
‘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