The perils of imposter syndrome
Feeling like a fake inside despite outward success is not unusual for nursing students....
06 Jun 2017
Looking after yourself
A healthy approach to social networking
As well as providing professional support and advice, social media can help improve your...
02 Apr 2017
When does compassion become caring too much?
Learning how to keep a professional distance will prevent you becoming too emotionally...
11 Dec 2016
Facing financial hardship head on
In the second of a two-part series on managing finances, Lynne Pearce highlights the support...
28 Oct 2016
About to graduate? Get your finances in order
In part one of a two-part series on managing finances, Lynne Pearce explains how a little...
24 Oct 2016
Using CBT to improve self-awareness and resilience
After a placement with a team of cognitive behavioural therapists, nursing student Lauren...
15 Oct 2016
How to stay mentally healthy
Recent reports indicate a dramatic increase in the number of nursing students accessing...
08 Oct 2016
CBT strategies can help you handle stress
On placement with a team of cognitive behavioural therapists, nursing student Lauren Ferrier...
19 Sep 2016
Student life - Which path should you take?
Last year’s Shape of Caring review highlighted the alarming fact that at least 20% of...
27 Apr 2016
Student life - Handling work pressure
An ageing population coupled with the increase in treatable illnesses has led to ‘health...
23 Mar 2016
Student life - Up against the clock
As a nursing student the relentless demands of work, studying and family life can leave you...
16 Mar 2016
Try the lighter side of stress management
Managing stress is about looking after yourself. But it doesn’t have to feel like another...
01 Jan 2016