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
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: tips and advice for students
Lecturer and nurse Amy Dopson’s guide to getting the most out of these one-to-one sessions
How to improve essay writing
RCNi senior nurse editor Richard Hatchett offers tips on developing your essay-writing skills
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
What to do when you fail an assignment
Failing a university assignment is disappointing and frustrating. But what should you do...
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