Clinical placements

A nurse explaining to a patient
Clinical placements

Six reflective exercises to help improve your communication skills

Steps for building better communication with patients and colleagues

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National Children’s Nurses’ Day on 30 June, organised by the Association of British Paediatric Nurses, is an annual day dedicated solely to the profession Picture: iStock
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Celebrate National Children’s Nurses’ Day

Now is the time to mark our achievements despite unprecedented NHS pressures

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How can I deliver bedside handovers without breaching patient confidentiality?  

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NHS staff in Scotland to get bank holiday to mark team’s return to World Cup finals

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Hearing and acting on feedback: how to use it to build your skills and confidence

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What is a clinical trial and can I take part in one? A quick guide for beginners

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Active listening in nursing: nurse sitting with a service user, making eye contact as he talks
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Art of listening: how to understand what someone is really telling you

Tips to help you learn and practise this fundamental communication skill
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Microaggressions on clinical placement: how do I spot them and when do I challenge them?

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How to write a nursing care plan – where to start as a student

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Ethical dilemmas: is it ever okay to give medication without patient consent?

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Ethical dilemmas: what should I do if a patient refuses care or treatment?

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A nurse wearing disposable gloves inserts a needle into a patient’s arm to take a sample of blood
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Nervous about venepuncture? How to safely obtain blood samples

A step-by-step guide to taking blood samples, a key skill students need for registration
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