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'When something bad happens the learning benefits aren't immediately obvious'
Last week I was involved in an incident that left me physically injured and extremely shaken up.
What to do when you’re not getting on with your housemates
Moving away from home for the first time can be a daunting process, especially when you’re faced with living with people you’ve never met before.
Time management 101
Learn to effectively manage your time with these five top tips and boost your studies, social life and personal wellbeing.
The first time: living on your own
Moving away from your family to live at university can be a challenging transition. We’re here to make it easier …
What to do when you’re missing home
Feeling fragile? Find the best strategies to healthily manage homesickness at university.
Asking for help – when is it a good idea to seek support?
If getting through your course feels like a struggle to survive, there are people who can help
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 …
How to create a work/life balance
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?
Life as a mature student
Entering into education as a mature student you may have to deal with more things than hangovers and stolen traffic cones. Prepare for your studies ahead with these top tips
How to cope with stress
A little bit of stress can be healthy, but a lot is damaging. If you feel yourself getting overwhelmed by the pressure and anxiety of work, here are some tips to help you cope
How to keep fit as a student
Working out is a great way to relax and boost your mood. Tiring as it sounds it will also give you more energy too. Fitting exercise into your every day routine can be easier than you think …
Cheers: a guide to booze
There will be many times in your student career when you’ll be tempted to head to the bar, but here are a few simple facts to keep you safe and healthy
10 tips for a good night’s sleep
Tossing and turning late into the night is never fun – especially when you need to be well-rested for tomorrow.. Here are some tips to help you finally get that good night’s sleep.
Healthy eating while at work
The all-day breakfast, pasty and chips and the cream cake in the afternoon could be a recipe for weight gain, cravings and low energy points during the day. But you can eat healthily even if you are on a shift. Here’s our guide to feelgood food
Spotting the signs of stress
The first step to coping with stress is spotting when it happens and being alert to how you feel and how well you are coping
How to survive as a student nurse
So your life as a student nurse is about to begin. Are you ready? Three student nurses give you the lowdown on what will get you through and help you make the most of the experience ahead
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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'
