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Placement

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

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

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Starting your nursing degree: six tips for success

Nurse lecturer Zoe Butler offers her tips for getting the most out of your time at university

Amy Dopson

What to do when you fail an assignment

Failing a university assignment is disappointing and frustrating. But what should you do...

Laurence Drew

Getting the most out of your practice placement

Advice on getting ready for placement, including setting learning goals and meeting assessors

Laurence Drew

Preparing for an online teaching session

Lecturer and registered nurse Laurence Drew offers advice on preparing for an online...

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Why nursing students must value and prioritise fundamental nursing care

University of Exeter’s nursing course teaches that ‘basic care’ involves complex...

Family planning

The compassionate care given in abortion clinics is what nursing is all about

Marie Stopes UK says placements can help nursing students understand non-judgemental care

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Nursing student award 2020 entries open

Boost your specialty and profile by entering the RCNi Nurse awards 2020

Presenting

A nursing student’s guide to speaking at conferences

Presenting can help you develop critical thinking skills as a nursing student, and here's...

Illustration showing a group of people assembling a giant jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes completing an exercise can help us to piece things together. Picture: Alamy

How a simulation exercise improved my communication skills

A learning activity with a service user put theory into practice for student Leah Butler

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A truly inspirational placement taught me about compassion and a love for life

I witnessed the kind of dedication I want to emulate in my own nursing career

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