Clinical skills

Two nurses, one holding a reference book and the other a bottle of medicine, consult a display board in a ward setting
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What does ‘prescriber-ready’ mean for nursing students?

And why not everyone will be ready for a prescribing course as soon as they register
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Nursing students learn how to insert and attach an oral tube into a manikin
Clinical skills

Struggling to get your NMC proficiencies signed off? How a skills clinic can help

Outreach clinics give students the chance to practise clinical skills in a safe environment
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Clinical skills

How can I identify the signs of a posterior stroke?

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Evidence-based practice demystified: how to make nursing research come alive in practice

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

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What is NEWS2 and how can it help prevent cardiac arrest? Tips for students

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Medicines management and avoiding errors: 10 things nursing students need to know

Read experts’ tips on safe medicines management and how to deal with mistakes
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First patient handover: what to expect and how to ensure it’s as effective as possible

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My first ‘real life’ CPR attempt was on campus – and here’s what I learned

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

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Student-led wards: can they help boost your clinical skills and confidence?

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Sepsis: guide for nursing students on knowing the signs to look for and action to take

Students have important opportunities to flag potential patient deterioration
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