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We can help… Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:29 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/your-one-minute-guide-to-the-endocrine-system/5053830.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/your-one-minute-guide-to-the-endocrine-system/5053830.article What is it, how do I remember it all and how on earth do I pronounce it? We can help… Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:33 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-handle-group-work-in-your-first-year/5053811.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-handle-group-work-in-your-first-year/5053811.article Group work can always feel a bit difficult and might be something you’d rather avoid, but it doesn’t have to be such hard work … Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:04 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-well-should-first-year-students-be-doing-after-their-first-term/5053833.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-well-should-first-year-students-be-doing-after-their-first-term/5053833.article It’s not easy entering the world of nursing, and you may be disappointed with a less than ‘satisfactory’ report card this January. But how well should freshers expect to be doing after their first term? Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:04 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-calm-your-exam-nerves/5051831.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-calm-your-exam-nerves/5051831.article Many people often choose the wrong techniques to calm their exam nerves, says student nurse, Mikey Whitehead Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:46 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/exam-time-how-to-revise-effectively/5052177.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/exam-time-how-to-revise-effectively/5052177.article Natalie Moore, student nurse editor for mental health nursing, lets us in on her top revision tips … Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:42 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/group-work-used-to-fill-me-with-dread/5051829.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/group-work-used-to-fill-me-with-dread/5051829.article Group work is a really important part of working effectively as a nurse.  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:32 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-i-cope-with-the-stress-and-nerves-of-exams/5051913.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-i-cope-with-the-stress-and-nerves-of-exams/5051913.article Exams have got to be the least favourite thing about university, everybody hates them that constant worry to weather you’ve done enough revision to pass the exam and that you actually remembered everything you needed to know surrounding the exam topic…. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:31 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/simple-strategies-to-learn-the-most-from-lectures/5052181.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/simple-strategies-to-learn-the-most-from-lectures/5052181.article Getting the most from lectures can seem an intimidating task, Caroline Stacey outlines the simple steps you can take before, during and after to make sure you’re doing just that Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:25 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-i-cope-with-group-work/5051832.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-i-cope-with-group-work/5051832.article Emily Kraus, third year studying adult nursing student, expalins why she’s found group work so helpful … Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:08 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/ten-ways-to-take-the-boredom-out-of-studying/5052183.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/ten-ways-to-take-the-boredom-out-of-studying/5052183.article Editor, Jenni Middleton, lists her top ways of perking up your time behind the desk jenni.middleton@emap.com (Jenni Middleton) Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:55 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/when-it-comes-to-essays-make-sure-you-have-a-plan/5052179.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/when-it-comes-to-essays-make-sure-you-have-a-plan/5052179.article Student Nurse Editor, Natalie Moore, gets to grip with essay writing … Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:35 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/lecturer-in-the-hotseat-arlene-brown-university-of-dundee/5052205.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/lecturer-in-the-hotseat-arlene-brown-university-of-dundee/5052205.article We asked Arlene Brown, lecturer in nursing the best tips of writing essays, and becoming a better student nurse. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:15 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/getting-to-grips-with-references/5052175.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/getting-to-grips-with-references/5052175.article Referencing can feel like a bit of a minefield. Let us show you how it’s done .. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:13 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/it-was-so-long-since-id-written-an-academic-essay/5051833.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/it-was-so-long-since-id-written-an-academic-essay/5051833.article Being a ‘life experienced’ (any attempt to avoid the word mature) student my biggest fear of starting university was writing an assignment. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:11 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-deal-with-a-bad-mark/5051830.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-deal-with-a-bad-mark/5051830.article Student nurse, Mikey Whitehead, explains how to move onwards and upwards after receving a poor mark Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:08 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/so-i-find-myself-a-student-again/5051834.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/so-i-find-myself-a-student-again/5051834.article Student nurse Kirstie MacCormack offers her top tips for successful study Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:29 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/what-we-wish-someone-had-told-us-before-starting-university/5048341.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/what-we-wish-someone-had-told-us-before-starting-university/5048341.article We asked our student nurse readers what they wish they’d been told before starting uni, and you get to hear the juicy bits … Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:57 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-tutor/5048376.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-tutor/5048376.article Lecturers, facilitators and tutors: the people who teach on your degree have a crucial role in supporting your learning. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:38 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/i-wish-id-known-how-important-essays-and-exams-were/5048338.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/i-wish-id-known-how-important-essays-and-exams-were/5048338.article Second year student nurse, Adam Hadfield, thought life as a student nurse was going to be easy … Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:55 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/bournemouth-uni-third-years-guide-you-through-your-first-year/5047935.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/bournemouth-uni-third-years-guide-you-through-your-first-year/5047935.article Who best to provide their “top tips” than a group of nurses who are about to graduate? Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:05 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-survive-essays-and-exams-in-your-first-year/5047926.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-survive-essays-and-exams-in-your-first-year/5047926.article Senior nurse lecturer, Gareth Partington, spills the beans on how to avoid common first year academic pit falls Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:23 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/escape-five-common-classroom-troubles/5047278.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/escape-five-common-classroom-troubles/5047278.article Struggling with coursework? Can’t explain your low marks? We’re here to clear up any classroom pitfalls you may encounter Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:13 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/first-time-how-to-get-the-most-from-a-lecture/5047288.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/first-time-how-to-get-the-most-from-a-lecture/5047288.article Top tips for getting the most from your time inside the lecture hall nadine.woogara@emap.com (Nadine Woogara) Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:46 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-tackle-your-nursing-course-as-an-older-student/5048342.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-tackle-your-nursing-course-as-an-older-student/5048342.article At 30 years old, with an 8 month old son, I was worried how I would fit in when I started my access nursing course. Mon, 3 Sep 2012 16:02 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/the-first-time-dealing-with-deadlines/5038063.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/the-first-time-dealing-with-deadlines/5038063.article If writing essays is new to you, your first deadline might seem incredibly daunting. But that’s where we can help Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:10 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/if-its-not-on-the-marking-criteria-its-not-worth-it/5045826.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/if-its-not-on-the-marking-criteria-its-not-worth-it/5045826.article When I am given an assignment brief I always feel a sense of panic. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:42 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/an-easy-guide-to-mmols/5041362.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/an-easy-guide-to-mmols/5041362.article Every nurse is familiar with seeing mol, mmol and occasionally µmol written on vials and infusion packs. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:49 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/clear-writing-how-to-get-top-marks-for-your-essays/5041348.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/clear-writing-how-to-get-top-marks-for-your-essays/5041348.article Writing clearly and concisely is a real skill. jenni.middleton@emap.com (Jenni Middleton) Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:13 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/copycat-why-some-students-plagiarise/5038868.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/copycat-why-some-students-plagiarise/5038868.article With pressure from academic deadlines and constraints on time it’s easy to fall into the plagiarism trap and seek what you might think to be the easy option. But copying someone else’s work really isn’t worth it, and here’s why … Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:42 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-create-a-work/life-balance/5031700.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-create-a-work/life-balance/5031700.article Working on your placement can be mentally and physically exhausting. Add in university and a social life and your calendar is already filling up. So how do you go about creating a balance? Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:30 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-beat-procrastination/5027660.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-beat-procrastination/5027660.article Do you find yourself alphabetising your CD collection or scrubbing the floor when you’ve an essay due first thing tomorrow? These tips could help you crack on instead of getting sidetracked Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:20 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/top-marks-writing-the-best-essay/5027650.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/top-marks-writing-the-best-essay/5027650.article Essay writing is a skill that can be learned, so make sure you’re at the top of the class Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:17 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/gold-digging-perfecting-your-literature-search/5027643.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/gold-digging-perfecting-your-literature-search/5027643.article When you’re producing academic work, you’ll gain the most marks by demonstrating you’ve done a thorough search for evidence, so here’s how to do it Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:32 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/making-the-most-of-your-time/5018583.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/making-the-most-of-your-time/5018583.article Successfully studying to be a nurse is no mean feat. Ann Shuttleworth looks at the small steps you can take to progress in leaps and bounds ann.shuttleworth@emap.com (Ann Shuttleworth) Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00 GMT