A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
Clinical placement
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A nurse explains her idea to improve the learning experience for students and the team
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How to plan and prepare for a placement abroad, and how it could help develop your skills
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Seize the chance to develop skills in person-centred care for people with complex needs
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You’ll learn core skills in a nurse-led environment and support people in the community
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What to do if you feel unsupported or risk not qualifying due to placement problems
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With placements disrupted by the pandemic, some view students’ special status as under threat
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How the reality of prison healthcare challenged my preconceived ideas
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The ED is a dynamic setting where you can develop core skills as well as support emergency ca
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University offers practical experience with clinical scenarios role-played by student peers
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Clinical placements in criminal justice settings offer a wide spectrum of nursing experien
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A nursing student saw first-hand the need for early interventions in mental healthcare
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A service user’s chlamydia diagnosis taught me lessons about disclosure
A day spent shadowing a paramedic showed the complex range of skills this role requires, and the emotional side of the work
Communication problems are not uncommon when people with complex needs are admitted to hospital, and one nursing student is creating a toolkit that will include tips from specialists and signposting to additional support
By learning more about football, mental health nursing student Felicity Allman was able to build up a therapeutic relationship with a patient with paranoid schizophrenia.
Physical and mental health are linked, and giving mental health nurses more training would enable them to manage the physical health of patients better, says third-year nursing student Amy Baker.
When mental health nursing student Nicola Mattocks heard staff making derogatory comments about patients with borderline personality disorder she used her personal experience of the condition to help educate staff and improve patient care.
Mental health nursing student Kirsty Killiard implemented a system for monitoring the use of ‘as required’ medication for patients on a forensic learning disability ward, earning her a place as a finalist in the RCNi Nurse Awards.
