http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/i-took-a-non-clinical-elective-placement-at-the-dh/5057825.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/i-took-a-non-clinical-elective-placement-at-the-dh/5057825.article I have just finished a six week placement in the nursing division in the public health directorate of the department of health. Sounds impressive doesn’t it, but all I had to do to get there was ask.I’ve signed up to be a caremaker which has opened up so many opportunities for me. This and being active on twitter (@McCandlish), within the online nursing community, led to me meeting Viv Bennett at the 2012 CNO Conference. I asked if I could spend time with her and the nursing team in th Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:38 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/i-had-a-predisposed-hatred-of-everything-community-based/5057275.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/i-had-a-predisposed-hatred-of-everything-community-based/5057275.article It was no secret that I was dreading my community placement. I can’t even explain why. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:24 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-community-placement/5050435.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-community-placement/5050435.article As a student mental health nurse, it’s inevitable that a lot of your placements will be based in a community mental health team (CMHT) as this is where the majority of mental health care takes place. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:50 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/dont-be-a-placement-martyr/5050829.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/dont-be-a-placement-martyr/5050829.article Placement is around the corner. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/a-lot-of-what-you-have-to-do-on-placement-is-common-sense/5050835.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/a-lot-of-what-you-have-to-do-on-placement-is-common-sense/5050835.article Placements are where theory is put into practice on real patients, not your colleague in the skills laboratory. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/-swallow-your-pride-everyone-needs-to-start-with-the-basics/5050424.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/-swallow-your-pride-everyone-needs-to-start-with-the-basics/5050424.article Second year student nurse, Natasha Bale, tells us about her first placement on a theatre ward … Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:08 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/i-dread-the-great-expectations-that-come-with-being-a-third-year-on-placement/5050470.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/i-dread-the-great-expectations-that-come-with-being-a-third-year-on-placement/5050470.article Claire Shirley is about to start her first placement of her final year, but she’s as nervous as ever … Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:01 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-make-a-good-impression-on-placement/5050617.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-make-a-good-impression-on-placement/5050617.article Don’t forget your ps and qs! This may seem obvious, but it really is the small things that count in making a good impression on placement. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:47 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/ask-as-many-questions-as-you-like-but-take-the-initiative-too/5050421.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/ask-as-many-questions-as-you-like-but-take-the-initiative-too/5050421.article “Does this uniform make my bum look big? Where can I find the smoking area?” Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:45 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/why-you-should-keep-a-reflective-journal-during-placement/5050432.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/why-you-should-keep-a-reflective-journal-during-placement/5050432.article As soon as you begin your nursing training, your tutors will immediately start mentioning reflective practice. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:45 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/my-tips-on-how-to-have-the-perfect-placement/5050420.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/my-tips-on-how-to-have-the-perfect-placement/5050420.article Third year student nurse, Lynzi Ratcliffe, has some advice for students looking to experience a successful placement Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:39 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/first-time-how-to-bond-with-your-placement-mentor/5047323.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/first-time-how-to-bond-with-your-placement-mentor/5047323.article Feeling a bit daunted by the prospect of your first placement? Third year student, Iain Walker, offers his tips for nurturing a good relationship with your placement mentor. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:16 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/im-torn-deciding-which-specialty-to-pursue-in-the-future/5044284.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/im-torn-deciding-which-specialty-to-pursue-in-the-future/5044284.article During my first year at university training to be an adult nurse I have had a number of clinical placements in a variety of specialties from out of branch placements to core hospital placements such as an orthopaedic elective ward.Having the chance to do an assortment of placements has allowed me to see which specialties appeal and which don’t. For each individual student this will vary depending on what you are looking for in your future role as a nurse. Not only has it given me insig Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:15 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-get-to-grips-with-record-keeping/5042415.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/how-to-get-to-grips-with-record-keeping/5042415.article Keeping accurate records is vital to patient care … Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/what-makes-a-good-handover/5038664.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/what-makes-a-good-handover/5038664.article Giving an in-depth handover allows you to go home safe in the knowledge that your patients are taken care of but how should you hand over your patients? Thu, 1 Dec 2011 11:12 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/what-to-do-when-youre-feeling-like-a-spare-part/5038118.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/what-to-do-when-youre-feeling-like-a-spare-part/5038118.article Think you have little do while on placement? Think again … jenni.middleton@emap.com (Jenni Middleton) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:09 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/older-people-care-my-last-placement-of-my-final-year/5037501.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/older-people-care-my-last-placement-of-my-final-year/5037501.article There is so much more to nursing and caring for the elderly patient than simply providing excellent care while in hospital.  Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:55 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/my-placement-from-hell-and-back/5037695.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/my-placement-from-hell-and-back/5037695.article My worst placement encompassed all the things everyone complains about. Unwelcoming staff, no learning opportunities, feeling constantly lost, nomentor, sly comments… The list goes on. Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:50 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/my-first-year-placements-what-did-i-learn/5037318.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/student-nursing-times/my-first-year-placements-what-did-i-learn/5037318.article Rachael Wheeldon let’s us know what she enjoyed about her first year placements Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:43 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-not-to-wear-dressing-for-your-mental-health-placement/5036365.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-not-to-wear-dressing-for-your-mental-health-placement/5036365.article Presenting yourself appropriately can make all the difference on your mental health placement Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00 GMT