Nursing Times

I have noticed something in today’s NHS and it’s something I can only describe as ‘healthcare martyrdom’.

Recently, I’ve been thinking about risk scores, and whether they work or not.

At some point during your student nursing life, you are going to come across a patient that is unable to feed himself or herself unaided.

As hard as we try to be objective, none of us can stop the instant spark of opinion that enters our head when we meet a new person or encounter a new situation.

So, when I thought about what I could offer in this time of excitement and uncertainty, I wanted to give an honest representation of something that can be quite distressing and humiliating: what happens when you fail - and, more importantly, how do you pick yourself back up again?

Over the course of your education, you will be placed in a variety of different areas and specialisms. Each will have its own unique opportunities for learning and development …

After having a discussion with my tutor group about public health and health promotion, my tutor decided to canvass some opinions about the seasonal flu jab.

As an NHS student, I am given a bursary of around £570 a month. This is sufficient for me to live on, but that’s about it.

An elderly gentleman was knocked from his scooter after a collision with the back of a car. I found myself reacting quickly; I put my hazard lights on and ran over to the middle lane of the roundabout.

For some student nurses, heading into practice for the first time can be a daunting experience with their head swimming with expectations and questions. You may be experiencing the workplace for the first time and might be unsure about what’s expected of you.