Nurses need to counteract the anti-vaccination movement’s propaganda
Students
Tips to help you stand out (in a good way) in front of a recruitment panel
The steps you can take on placement to support patient safety and help prevent falls
Steps for building better communication with patients and colleagues
Student voice
Good communication is vital in assessing paediatric early warning systems
Chris Steele on how his personal experiences are used to enhance his caregiving
Selling yourself in job applications is not as daunting as you may think
Bespoke training could benefit students and children with learning disabilities
Hearing about nursing practice from students who have travelled abroad has left Chris Steele wanting to know more
Reflective writing
Liverpool John Moores University children's nursing student Hayley Moran reflects on her placement in an emergency department
Queen's University Belfast children's nursing student Lynsey Wilgaus, a finalist from the NCYP Student Voice competition, reflects on watching nurses preserve a baby's dignity at
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Salford University child health student Ryan Jones, a finalist from the NCYP Student Voice competition, tells us his experience of nursing a terminally ill child.
Advice and development
Tips to help you stand out (in a good way) in front of a recruitment panel
Use our tips to establish support, build your confidence and ensure you are heard
Why common stress tips may not be helpful, and strategies to help you look after yourself
Online event is your chance to meet employers, join seminars, and even get a job interview
How to build your experience and confidence, plus tips on raising difficult questions
It’s an issue fundamental to nursing care, but do you know what’s expected of you?
Reflective practice
Supporting students to challenge their own beliefs about mental ill health
Students
The steps you can take on placement to support patient safety and help prevent falls
Steps for building better communication with patients and colleagues
Bedside handovers may be daunting but they improve safety and shared decision-making
A newly registered nurse reflects on her preceptorship so far and what to expect
A student and four nursing professionals outline arguments for and against paid placements
Find out how reflective practice can support you to achieve behaviour change
Clinical placement
Tips to help you overcome concerns and improve your record-keeping
Take our tips on building a good relationship and not allowing tensions to fester
Nerves or uncertainty may make you forget your fluids. Here’s how to prioritise hydration
A predictable schedule enables you to commit to paid work and keep your home life on track
Your guide to complying with NMC and visa rules, while embracing a new system and culture
Find out how to achieve your learning goals while maintaining a work-life balance
Newly qualified nurses
Involving children and young people in the recruitment process can bring equal rewards for both patients and staff, says postgraduate children’s nursing student Sarah Ball, who was...
