Resilience

CBT

CBT strategies can help you handle stress

On placement with a team of cognitive behavioural therapists, nursing student Lauren Ferrier...

Sad nurse

Death of young patient hit us all hard during an emotional shift

It was my second shift on an acute under-12s’ children’s ward. Handover began and I could...

Holistic approach

Starting out - I had to see beyond ‘fixing’ patients and adopt a more holistic approach

When asked about my biggest fear for a nursing career, my answer was ‘difficult situations’...

Student life - Make your voice heard

A life coach offers advice on dealing with some challenging situations you might encounter...

Resuscitation

Starting out - My first real-life resuscitation left me feeling proud but also sad

I was on clinical placement in an emergency department when a priority call came in...

Student life - Be clever on training shifts

Welcome to the most exciting journey of your working life. During your nurse training, you...

Putting theory into practice

Student life - Putting theory into practice every day

One of the most effective ways to cement your learning and hone your nursing skills is...

Student life - Make the most of your time on placement

Practice placements are one of the most exciting, yet daunting, parts of a nursing programme...

Welcome to our tough, rewarding profession, we are rooting for you

Nurses deal in empathy, so it is easy to imagine how you are feeling as you start your...

How to make the most of your time as a nursing student

Recent graduate Florence Taylor has advice on making the most of life as a nursing student.

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