Student life

Academic misconduct – what is it and how can I avoid it?

Whether deliberate or not, breaches such as plagiarism can damage your career prospects

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

Writing an essay

How to improve essay writing

RCNi senior nurse editor Richard Hatchett offers tips on developing your essay-writing skills

Nursing student discussing their course with a tutor

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

Why age is no barrier to becoming a nurse

Mature students have much to offer in a profession where the boundaries are ‘limitless’

COVID-19 may be disrupting my degree, but it won’t dim my desire to be a nurse

I’m entering my second year as a nursing student with no experience of a hospital ward

From care assistant to registered nurse: taking the foundation course route

Two students’ experiences of juggling a nursing course and placements with a care home role

The ‘corona class’: starting a nursing degree during the COVID-19 outbreak

The April student intake are yet to meet their tutors or each other in person

Placement rotas and nursing students’ mental health: why self-rostering makes sense

The current system causes stress and makes financial and personal planning difficult

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