Student Nurses

Identifying leadership development needs

To train successful clinical leaders it is vital to know nurses’ development needs

Health promotion in psychosis services

A mental health service found health promotion reduced hospital admissions

Tackling infection in care homes

An audit involving an awards scheme, MRSA screening and staff education reduced healthcare-associated infections among care home residents

Osteoarthritis 1: physiology, risk factors and causes of pain

The first in a three-part series on osteoarthritis explores the complex pathophysiology of the condition, its diagnosis and how it causes pain

Writing the perfect essay

Nursing may be a practical profession but you’ll have to write essays to show you know your stuff. Use Tim Miller’s tips to do a good job

Top Tips for doing your literature review!

Many undergraduates and qualified nurses who have returned to study do a literature review as the final part of their degree. Helen Aveyard’s advice will ease the process and make it more enjoyable

The image of nursing: How to combat negative stereotypes

By Sandy Summers

Is it any wonder nurses are continually undermined when their portrayal in the media is so belittling? Sandy Summers examines the image they are given and how to combat negative stereotypes

Finding a balance

Don’t let your training be draining. Handling work pressures can be tough so Happy Nurse, Claire Westwood, outlines some tools to help you stay on top of your work and get the most out of your life

Useful links for student nurses

Useful news sources, places to go for helpful advice and a selection of websites that will help you research and write your essays.

Government suffers NHS bill defeat

By The Press Association

The government suffered its first defeat on highly contentious plans to reform the health service just hours after the Prime Minister mounted a passionate defence of the shake-up.

Hospitals 'should display food hygiene ratings'

By The Press Association

Food hygiene ratings should be prominently displayed in all hospitals, a report by Welsh assembly members claims.

Zinc supplements 'can reduce child pneumonia death rate'

By The Press Association

Young children with pneumonia should be prescribed zinc supplements to substantially reduce their risk of dying, a study suggests.

Strong leaders get results

Good leaders make brave decisions about their staff and aren’t afraid to say “no”, says Caroline Shaw.