Asking for help
How to survive a challenging practice placement
Advice from lecturer Amy Dopson, including where to go for support and how to address issues
Preparing for a tutorial: tips and advice for students
Lecturer and nurse Amy Dopson’s guide to getting the most out of these one-to-one sessions
What to do if you are struggling academically
Advice on how to cope if you encounter problems or fail an assignment and how to seek support
How to improve essay writing
RCNi senior nurse editor Richard Hatchett offers tips on developing your essay-writing skills
What to do when you fail an assignment
Failing a university assignment is disappointing and frustrating. But what should you do...
Getting the most out of your practice placement
Advice on getting ready for placement, including setting learning goals and meeting assessors
Preparing for an online teaching session
Lecturer and registered nurse Laurence Drew offers advice on preparing for an online...
Understanding human factors and how they can help nurses manage stress
Human factor skills equip you to read tricky situations and respond to them in a positive way
When you don’t fit the nursing student ‘ideal’: overcoming academic barriers
We need to re-evaluate how we support and assess students with a specific learning difficulty
Newly qualified and working in ICU: what I’ve learned amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Supportive colleagues have made all the difference in my first critical care role
COVID-19: why we must protect the mental health of international nursing students
The anxiety and isolation caused by the crisis may be particularly acute for this group
Sexual harassment is not ‘just part of the job’
Nursing students should be given more support when dealing with sexual comments from patients