Nursing studies

What happens in a major incident – and how can I prepare for one as a student?

Simulation can give students an understanding of what to expect in a mass casualty event,

10 Jul 2024
Settling in as an international nursing student: tips and support

The support that can help overseas nursing students transition to their new workplace and

15 May 2024
Could a dual registration degree in nursing and social work be good for your career?

Find out how nursing and social work may benefit from a seamless approach to care and what

18 Oct 2023
Nursing Live: what’s on offer for students and newly registered nurses

Students and newly registered nurses can access sessions and masterclasses on placements,

11 Oct 2023
Delivering mental health crisis care: what I learned as a student

Learning to manage issues such as suicide risk and sexual assault, while taking a leadersh

06 Jul 2023
Should I correct patients if they mistakenly call me ‘nurse’?

Not all patients will spot the difference between a student and a nurse.

22 Jun 2023
Gastroenterology: what nursing students need to know about GI conditions and care

We ask expert nurses about caring for patients with digestive conditions, developing core

22 Mar 2023
Student finances, placements and well-being: coping with the pressures

With students facing increasing financial pressure and struggling to secure placements, ho

09 Feb 2023
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know

Protecting patients and healthcare staff from infection is a fundamental part of care, but

09 Sep 2022
What is breakaway training and why do nursing students need it?

How the training can prepare students to anticipate and escape volatile situations should

24 Aug 2022
Opioids: when should you use them and what are the risks for patients?

The medications are useful for managing acute pain but nurses should be mindful of risks,

17 Aug 2022
Coping with patient death: preparing for your clinical placement

Preparing for what happens when a patient dies is an important step before clinical placem

04 Aug 2022

A new master’s-level nurse paramedic course integrates the two professions, allowing gradua

27 Jul 2022

Nursing students’ practice assessment documents have shifted from paper to electronic.

11 May 2022

We look at the programmes that nurture and develop the profession’s future leaders by teach

17 Mar 2022

Virtual reality and high-tech simulation can build confidence to practise safely

19 Nov 2021

Staffordshire University’s free courses offer a way to keep in touch with former students a

04 Jun 2021

Two students describe their first weeks in the workplace, and what has helped the

15 May 2020

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