Clinical skills

Patient in a hospital bed gestures to refuse her prescribed drugs
Clinical placements

Ethical dilemmas: what should I do as a student if a patient refuses care?

Advice on encouraging the patient while respecting autonomy, and learning via reflection
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A nurse looking glum. Nearly three in four nursing staff said they feel undervalued in their role.
Clinical skills
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Career stagnation: nurses report feeling trapped or limited in roles

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Clinical placements

Nervous about venepuncture? How to safely obtain blood samples

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Success as a nursing student: a nursing student on clinical placement is supervised by a nurse while she completes paperwork on a ward
Clinical placements

6 tips for success in your degree: from taking feedback to not fearing failure

Advice on how to give yourself the best chance of fulfilling your potential 
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Road traffic accidents: students and paramedics participate in a simulation exercise in Huddersfield
Clinical skills

Road traffic accident: would you know what to do?

Nurses share their experiences, and students explain how simulation can hone your skills
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Clinical placements

Ethical decision-making: how do I apply nursing theory to practice?

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Clinical skills

Infection prevention: how to improve your aseptic technique as a student

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Clinical placements

Respiratory assessment skills: how do I perform chest auscultation?

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Clinical placements

Studying for a nursing degree? 10 key things you need to know

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A tissue viability nurse examines a patient with leg wounds as a nursing student looks on
Clinical skills

Wound care: why students should be taught how to apply compression therapy

Simulation and supervised practice would help demystify the technique and improve care
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Clinical skills

Pressure ulcers: your overview of how these wounds present and who is most at risk 

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Clinical skills

Dementia care: tips for students on managing distress and triggers

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Clinical skills

Compassionate communication skills: 7 tips for nursing students

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Clinical placements

What is an action plan and why might I need one?

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Not all nursing students will have the opportunity to practise venepuncture and cannulation on clinical placement. A nurse is shown performing venepuncture on an older patient
Students

Venepuncture and cannulation: how can I master these essential skills?

Our panel offers practical tips for students on building your confidence and ability
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