Nursing studies

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Escalating patient concerns: a nursing student on clinical placement seeks advice from a senior member of the nursing team
How to use the communication tool on placement and to develop your leadership skills
04 Jun 2025
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Breaking bad news: a nurse comforts a patient’s relative after breaking bad news about their care
Advice from experienced and newly registered nurses on dealing with difficult conversations
26 Mar 2025
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Pressure ulcer screening: nurses check the status of skin on the patient’s heel using a mirror
What you can do to help prevent tissue damage, and to care for patients if ulcers develop
12 Mar 2025
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Time management skills for nursing students: illustration of a nursing student and a lecturer, surrounded by giant images of a clock, a coursework folder, a calendar and an hourglass timer
Five strategies for better time management, including self-care and ‘wiggle room’
26 Feb 2025
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Learning leadership as a nursing student: chess pawn signifying a student casts shadow that is a more powerful piece, showing students can start being leaders
Advice from our panel of nursing students, newly registered nurses and nursing lecturers
19 Feb 2025
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Community nursing as a newly registered nurse: a young nurse waves to a community nursing colleague as she drives away in a car
Dedicated career pathway programmes help students to explore their options
13 Feb 2025
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Honest communication with patients: a nurse in scrubs stands with her back to the camera, holding one hand behind her back with her fingers crossed, suggesting not telling the truth
Our panel on whether dishonesty is ever acceptable in patient communication
05 Feb 2025
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Help is at hand: apps that help you focus on learning, and maintain your well-being
Our pick of the support apps and digital tools designed to make study and placement easier
23 Jan 2025
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ABCDE healthcare risk assessment tool: illustration showing each element of the ABCDE tool in capital letters in bright colours, with the words Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability and Exposure around the letters
Essential jargon-busting on ABCDE, NEWS2, MUST and other tools to support your practice
08 Jan 2025
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WhatsApp use by nursing students: close-up of the WhatsApp icon on a smartphone screen, alongside other social media icons
Advice on using the social media app without compromising standards or confidentiality
18 Dec 2024
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Compassionate communication with patients: illustration of a community nurse sitting on a sofa with a patient and putting their hand on their arm
Active listening, eye contact and other advice to improve your communication skills
11 Dec 2024
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Using AI for nursing degree: a person’s hands typing on a laptop computer, with illustrated icons representing study and technology hovering above them on the image
We look at the AI tools available, ways students can use them – and the potential pitfalls
04 Dec 2024
From bank work to bar work, tips on making extra cash while maintaining your studies
27 Nov 2024
Our panel offers practical tips for students on building your confidence and ability
15 Oct 2024
The value of discussing and reflecting on sudden or difficult events
03 Sep 2024
Tips for students on learning the correct terminology to underpin patient care
21 Aug 2024
Administering IV therapy may seem daunting – find out how you can spot and manage risk
07 Aug 2024
How a mass casualty simulation can advance your clinical and leadership skills
10 Jul 2024

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