Clinical placements
Listening to a trans patient’s concerns taught me so much
Lauren Johns reflects on how a patient enriched her understanding of caring for trans people
14 Jan 2019
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
13 Dec 2018
How a pain specialist team changed the way I nurse
Caring for patients in severe pain revealed the importance of individualised attention
12 Nov 2018
Learn to prioritise and let go of the guilt
Learning to prioritise one person who needs you over another is difficult but necessary
26 Oct 2018
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
17 Oct 2018
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
08 Oct 2018
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
28 Sep 2018
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
06 Aug 2018
What I learned from shadowing the specialists
A student’s experience of shadowing a clinical nurse specialist and a senior research nurse
05 Jul 2018
Kindness is tangible in a mental health crisis
A nursing student reflects on the profound effect of sharing a meal with a patient
26 Jun 2018
Importance of preventing pressure ulcers was highlighted by training
A student on placement gained confidence after training to manage pressure ulcers in older...
13 Jun 2018
It is an honour to give someone the ‘right’ death
Caring for a dying patient and providing last offices helped nursing student Tristan Crombie...
12 Jun 2018
What to expect from a placement in police custody
A police custody suite offers many opportunities to learn about person-centred care
02 May 2018
On the front line with a paramedic
A day spent shadowing a paramedic showed the complex range of skills this role requires, and...
11 Apr 2018
Lessons learned in a hospice
A placement at a hospice will inform this student's practice for the rest of his career
09 Apr 2018
Don’t worry if you shed a tear
Looking after a patient nearing the end of life can be daunting, but one nursing student...
22 Mar 2018
What to do when words fail
Communication problems are not uncommon when people with complex needs are admitted to...
15 Mar 2018
Nurse’s response to medicine refusal was a lesson in quality care
A nurse halted a drug round when a patient declined additional medication and took the time...
09 Mar 2018