Nursing needs its leaders to respond to FrancisGrants, loans and benefits
Student grants: how do I get one?
You may also be eligible for a student grant, have you looked into it?
Student loans: how do I get one?
As a nursing student you can apply for a student loan like any other student, here’s how …
NHS student bursaries: how do I get one?
In the UK the NHS provides bursaries to students on a variety of health professional training courses, here’s the ins and outs
Every little bit helps: income-related benefits
Funding your education is a big investment, and it can be difficult when money is tight. Find out if you’re eligible for some income-related benefits that can help ease the burden
Managing your money
'Managing your own budget can be scary'
Get those pennies stretching further with our advice on how to save at university.
How to save money at university
There are foolproof ways to collect cash at school through watching your spending on food, textbooks, alcohol and credit cards.
How to 'Catch it, Bin it, Kill it'
Top tips from the Department of Health in educating the public about the spread of flu
Healthy eating on a budget
Maintaining a healthy diet is important, but can be difficult when under the strains of a strict budget and a job that makes you keep long and unusual hours. We have some tips on how to eat well without breaking the bank …
Juggling a job and student life
Many students now have to work during term time to afford the basic necessities, but you need to ensure that you prioritise your studies and don’t undermine all your hard work in the classroom and on your course
Living to a budget
Money managing can be difficult and stressful, especially when you have a million other worries on your plate. Creating a budget can help you get you on track for financial peace of mind
How to handle your finances
Stay out of the red with our guide to looking after your finances during your student days
Student poll
Student life
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'This is how I became a newly qualified nurse working on ICU'
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'I wanted to explore what nursing was like outside the UK'
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'I've realised it's normal to have a crisis of confidence'
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'A few weeks ago I experienced my first cardiac arrest'
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'I have to be realistic, it's impossible to know everything'
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'I remember desperately thinking, I want this man to survive'
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'Why do we belittle ourselve in front of our colleagues?'
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'Just saying 'hello' can be really valuable'
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'Planning my day on placement makes everything so much easier'
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'I took a non-clinical elective placement at the DH'
