Clinical placements

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Clinical placements

Placements beyond hospitals: are you getting the community-based opportunities you need?

With sharper focus on expanding the range of settings, we ask if the plan is working

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Picture shows a nursing student in uniform sipping from their own refillable water bottle during a shift

Clinical placements

Dehydrated? How to ensure you drink enough fluids on placement

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Clinical placements

Clinical placements survival guide: tips to help you cope with the shock of shift work

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Laurence Drew

Students

Getting the most out of your practice placement

Advice on getting ready for placement, including setting learning goals and meeting assessors

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Clinical placements

Isolation and COVID-19: what I learned from my placement at a mental health hub

A nursing student saw first-hand the need for early interventions in mental healthcare

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Students

Making the most of your final clinical placement

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Clinical placements

What to expect from a placement in police custody

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Clinical placements

On the front line with a paramedic

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