Clinical placements

Escalating patient concerns: a nursing student on clinical placement seeks advice from a senior member of the nursing team
Clinical placements

SBAR for nursing students: how to use it for handovers and to escalate concerns

How to use the communication tool on placement and to develop your leadership skills
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Final clinical placement: a nursing student carries out a drug round on a hospital ward while being supervised by a nurse
Students

How to make a success of your final clinical placement 

Our panel offer tips on consolidating learning, building confidence and showing leadership
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Students

How can I secure time with my practice assessor on a busy shift?

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Clinical placements

Should nursing students be paid when they are on clinical placement?

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Clinical placements

I’ve seen outdated nursing practice on my placement – what should I do?

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Clinical placements

Common placement problems: red flags and how to handle them

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Phial of injectable naloxone, used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose pending further emergency care
Clinical placements

Medicines: should students be taught how to administer a drug that reverses overdose?

Giving naloxone can buy valuable time for someone who has overdosed on highly potent drugs
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Clinical placements

Getting the most from handover: where is the best place to share information?

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Clinical placements

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

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Clinical placements

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

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Clinical placements

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

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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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