Clinical placements

Learning how to deliver handover: a nursing student checking patient records with a senior nurse as part of the handover process
Clinical placements

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

Our panel’s insights to help you build confidence in this essential skill
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Reflective journalling: a nursing student writing at a desk, as if keeping a journal to process difficult events and record positive experiences
Clinical placements

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

Tips for getting the most out of journalling, and how to make it a career-long habit
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Clinical placements

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

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Clinical placements

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

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Students

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

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Clinical placements

Uniform rules: when should ‘professionalism’ outrank individuality?

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When students and practice assessor clash, this important relationship can sour
Clinical placements

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

Take our tips on building a good relationship and not allowing tensions to fester
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Clinical placements

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

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Clinical placements

Dehydrated? How to ensure you drink enough fluids on placement

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Clinical placements

Clinical placements survival guide: tips to help you cope with the shock of shift work

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Students

How to secure your dream job in your favourite placement setting

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Placement abroad
Students

I’d love to do a clinical placement overseas, but how do I go about it?

Your guide to complying with NMC and visa rules, while embracing a new system and culture
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