Clinical skills

A nurse talks to a patient about their care plan
Clinical placements

How to write a nursing care plan – where to start as a student

Tips on developing your skills in writing care plans that chart patients’ changing needs
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Patient in a hospital bed gestures to refuse her prescribed drugs
Clinical placements

Ethical dilemmas: what should I do if a patient refuses care or treatment?

Advice on encouraging the patient while respecting autonomy, and learning via reflection
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Clinical skills

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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Clinical placements

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

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Clinical skills

Road traffic accident: would you know what to do?

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Ethical decision-making in practice: a nursing student sits on the floor in quiet contemplation
Clinical placements

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

Advice for students on navigating challenges and building confidence on placement
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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

Demonstrating your nursing skills: how the STAR method can help

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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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