Clinical placements
Working in this environment means really getting to know your patients, says Elizabeth Spence
It can be hard to find time to listen to patients, but it’s essential for holisitic care
Caring for a dying patient and providing last offices helped nursing student Tristan Crombie realise the importance of ensuring dignity in death
A nurse halted a drug round when a patient declined additional medication and took the time to explain its benefits and risks – resulting in the patient accepting it. Witnessing this incident gave Jordan Martin a greater understanding of medicines management
When a patient nearing the end of life was brought into the emergency department, nursing student Mallory Mepsted’s refusal to move her out of a side room helped ensure she died with dignity.