'Lansley must listen to nurses on the front line' Your placements
Coping with different kinds of patients
Dealing with challenging patients can be stressful and upsetting. But there are ways that you can make life easier for everyone
Being professional - what it means for nurses
Thinking of a “professional” can conjure up images of briefcases and Blackberrys. But a person’s dress code is only a symbol - it’s attitude and behaviour that count
'I'm torn deciding which specialty to pursue in the future'
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.
What makes a good handover?
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?
What to do when you're feeling like a spare part
Think you have little do while on placement? Think again …
Older people care: my last placement of my final year
There is so much more to nursing and caring for the elderly patient than simply providing excellent care while in hospital.
My placement from hell … and back
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.
My first year placements: what did I learn?
Rachael Wheeldon let’s us know what she enjoyed about her first year placements
Preparing for placements: a lecturer's perspective
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) require pre-registration nurse training programmes to be 50% theory and 50% practice.
What not to wear – dressing for your mental health placement
Presenting yourself appropriately can make all the difference on your mental health placement
What to expect from your student nursing placements
Over the course of your education you will be placed in a variety of different areas and specialisms. Each will have its own unique opportunities for learning and development …
Your placement learning objectives decoded
Learning outcomes are there for a reason, let studentnursingtimes.net help decode them for you …
Preparing your skills for placement
First ward placement? Unsure what to expect? Here’s a quick guide to some of the learning opportunities that may be available to you when you set foot on the ward
How to prepare for your mental health placement
It can be daunting starting a placement on a mental health unit, but knowing what to expect can help ease your nerves
'A mentor is the nurse who can fill you with motivation, inspiration and endeavour'
Rachel Wheeldon, second year student nurse at UCLAN believes relationships with mentors while on placement are invaluable
Decoding your mental health placement
Like all hospital settings, mental health units are full of jargon. Feeling confused? Let us help
Huge fall in nurses dropping out of nursing courses
There has been a dramatic fall in the number of student nurses dropping out of courses, figures obtained by Nursing Times show.
How to escalate your concerns
You need to report poor practice with confidence - it’s part of your professional and moral duty. We give you a quick guide to escalating concerns
Communicating at the end of life
Not many people feel comfortable talking about death, but when you’re taking care of a patient who is dying it becomes necessary and beneficial to communicate clearly
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ECGs 1: how to carry out monitoring
The first in a three-part series on electrocardiograms explores continual monitoring
Student Life
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'My A&E placement is the best I've ever had'
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'What can we do about 'difficult' patients?'
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'Nothing could be worse than my 12,000 word dissertation'
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'Remember why you became a nurse during the tough days'
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'I'm torn deciding which specialty to pursue in the future'
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'How can I be a nurse one day if I can't do drug calculations?'
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'I still have nightmares about my practical exam'
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'Nursing isn’t about being judgemental'
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'Nursing is tough and it's easy for students to feel isolated'
The first time
The first time: surviving the night shift
Sudden changes to your sleep patterns can be tough on your body and mind. Follow these tips to help ease the transition
The first time: meeting a deadline
If you’re not used to writing essays, your first deadline can seem incredibly daunting.
The first time: breaking bad news
Breaking bad news can be a terrifying prospect but there are steps you can take to ensure the process is as comfortable and supportive as possible
The first time: recognising your limits
As a student you’ll need to be aware of what you can and can’t do, when you need supervision and when you need to ask for help …
The first time: comforting grieving relatives
Speaking to a relative about death can be difficult but that doesn’t mean you should avoid it altogether. Sometimes a conversation with an ‘outsider’ can provide real comfort to those who are grieving
