Resilience
CBT strategies can help you handle stress
On placement with a team of cognitive behavioural therapists, nursing student Lauren Ferrier...
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...
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...
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...
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.