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Preparing for a tutorial

Lecturer and registered nurse Amy Dopson’s advice for nursing students on getting the most out of one-to-one tutorials during your university degree course
Preparing for a tutorial

Lecturer and registered nurse Amy Dopson’s advice for nursing students on getting the most out of one-to-one tutorials during your university degree course

This article was updated on 13 December 2021

Tutorials with different members of university staff are a feature of all nursing courses.

Generally one-to-one sessions, they can be held for a number of different reasons. These often short but important meetings can help you excel as a nursing student, so it's important to get the most out of them.

How to maximise learning from one-to-one tutorials

Lecturer and nurse Amy Dopson provides practical advice on how to maximise learning from these events. In this video you'll find out:

  • How to prepare throughly for your tutorial.
  • What to check with your tutor beforehand.
  • How to approach a tutorial if you have been struggling with a particular area of the course.
  • How to record what happens in a meeting.
  • About developing skills on receiving and giving feedback.

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