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Study skills

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Social media: teaching nursing students how to engage and be professional online
The University of Plymouth empowers students to make the most of virtual learning
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Critical thinking: your guide to better essay writing
Tips to help improve your writing skills and your marks
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How to make the most of SMART objectives in your learning
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Nursing Standard podcast: support for students with a disability or impairment

Ricky Baker talks about his dyspraxia as part of a discussion of reasonable adjustments

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Becoming a dad during a pandemic – and the final year of a nursing degree
Born during lockdown, my baby boy is helping me learn how to balance studying and family life
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Can virtual placements compare? The realities of blended learning during COVID-19
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Sharing essays: what to do if a friend asks to see your work
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Clinical placements: online options for learning during COVID-19 and beyond
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What to do when you fail an assignment
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Laurence Drew
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Getting the most out of your practice placement

Advice on getting ready for placement, including setting learning goals and meeting assessors

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The challenging practice placement
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Virtual clinical placement: when practice-based learning goes online
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Preparing for a tutorial
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Preparing for an online teaching session
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Writing an essay
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How to improve essay writing

RCNi Senior Nurse Editor, Richard Hatchett offers tips on developing your essay writing skills

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