Clinical placements

Talking to patients about death: nursing student sits in silence at patient’s bedside
Clinical placements
Talking to patients about death: tips to give you confidence
What to do if you don’t feel ready to broach the topic, and how to manage your own emotions
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Record keeping in nursing: a nursing student leans on a table writing in a patient’s notes as the patient lies in a hospital ward bed behind her
Clinical placements
Patient notes: record-keeping dos and don’ts for students
Tips to help you overcome concerns and improve your record-keeping
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WhatsApp: is it ever safe for students to share professional information?
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A nursing student looks at an IV monitor as she listens to a senior nurse while learning on placement
Clinical placements
Feel you’re not good enough? Tips for students on building confidence
Strategies to help you overcome self-doubt in your studies and on placement
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Learning how to deliver handover: a nursing student checking patient records with a senior nurse as part of the handover process
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Nervous about giving handovers? Top tips for students on getting it right
Our panel’s insights to help you build confidence in this essential skill
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Reflective journalling for students: what are the benefits and where do I start?
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What is an action plan and why might I need one?
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Nurse in charge for the day – what I learned on my social care placement
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Debriefing: what is it and how can students benefit from it?
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Uniform policy for nursing students: a nurse stands with arms folded showing a large tattoo on her arm
Clinical placements
Uniform rules: when should ‘professionalism’ outrank individuality?
Weighing up policy requirements for students with views on tattoos, false nails and lashes
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I don’t get on with my practice assessor – what can I do?
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Placements beyond hospitals: are you getting the community-based opportunities you need?
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Clinical placements
Dehydrated? How to ensure you drink enough fluids on placement
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Clinical placements
Clinical placements survival guide: tips to help you cope with the shock of shift work
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How to secure your dream job in your favourite placement setting
Showing a passion for the nursing specialty and telling managers what you want will help
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