Lynne Pearce

With guidance, nursing students can play their part in protecting patients Picture: Tim Zoltie

Patient deterioration: how to develop and use your nursing instincts

Spotting deterioration takes more than tools – experts’ advice on honing your instincts

03 Jun 2026

Air ambulance nurse: what happens when the emergency is over?

My role helping patients and families navigate the aftermath of a traumatic incident

21 May 2026

National Children’s Nurses’ Day on 30 June, organised by the Association of British Paediatric Nurses, is an annual day dedicated solely to the profession Picture: iStock

Celebrate National Children’s Nurses’ Day

Now is the time to mark our achievements despite unprecedented NHS pressures

22 Apr 2026

How can I deliver bedside handovers without breaching patient confidentiality?

Bedside handovers may be daunting but they improve safety and shared decision-making

15 Apr 2026

Feedback in nursing: the word feedback in many-coloured speech bubbles, showing feedback comes in diverse forms

Hearing and acting on feedback: how to use it to build your skills and confidence

Insights into your strengths and areas of improvement are key to your growth as a nurse

11 Mar 2026

Nursing literature reviews: nursing student working on her laptop in a library

Undertaking literature reviews: 10-step guide from preparation to completion

Practical tips on choosing databases, setting search parameters and managing references

04 Mar 2026

BNF and other clinical resources: lecturers’ picks from apps, websites, textbooks

Find the information formats and tools that work best for your learning style

25 Feb 2026

Core nursing skills: nurse smiles at prone patient, who is prone in hospital bed and connected to monitor

Clinical and transferable skills you need before you qualify, and how to develop them

Early-career nurses share ways to build competence to ensure you are safe to practise

18 Feb 2026

Illustration showing pills and research equipment related to clinical trials

What is a clinical trial and can I take part in one? A quick guide for beginners

Placements may expose students to clinical trials and patients in or eligible for them

10 Feb 2026

Active listening in nursing: nurse sitting with a service user, making eye contact as he talks

Art of listening: how to understand what someone is really telling you

Tips to help you learn and practise this fundamental communication skill

04 Feb 2026

The phrase SMART GOAL on a yellow sticker in the middle of a multicoloured box, surrounded by the words ‘Specific’, ‘Measurable’, ‘Achievable’, ‘Relevant’, ‘Time-Bound’

SMART goals: what are they and how do I use them in my nursing studies and on placement?

Tips to help nursing students achieve better outcomes with SMART goals

28 Jan 2026

A nurse talks to a patient about their care plan

How to write a nursing care plan – where to start as a student

Tips on developing your skills in writing care plans that chart patients’ changing needs

14 Jan 2026

Ethical dilemmas: is it ever okay to give medication without patient consent?

We look at when it might be justified and the process that must be followed

07 Jan 2026

‘Don’t spiral if you make a mistake’: advice from a chief nurse

Determination drove me to climb Kilimanjaro – and to reach the peak of the profession

16 Dec 2025

How to improve your academic writing: tips from nursing lecturers

Expert advice for students, including understanding the brief and avoiding common mistakes

11 Dec 2025

Ethical dilemmas: what should I do if a patient refuses care or treatment?

Advice on encouraging the patient while respecting autonomy, and learning via reflection

03 Dec 2025

Nervous about venepuncture? How to safely obtain blood samples

A step-by-step guide to taking blood samples, a key skill students need for registration

26 Nov 2025

Ethical decision-making: how do I apply nursing theory to practice?

Advice for students on navigating challenges and building confidence on placement

15 Oct 2025

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