STUDENTS

'Axing nursing specialisms could cost lives'

The University of Nottingham’s plans to suspend nursing courses is a workforce crisis in the making

The value of hospice placements

Alison's placement deepened her understanding of grief, loss and holistic care

How to avoid making mistakes on your placement

Seven common errors nursing students might make, and how to prevent them

Newly registered nurse jobs crisis

Student nurse Alex, facing the prospect of not getting a job, says "use us, or lose us"

Seven steps to overcome imposter syndrome

How to look out for the signs and take care of yourself if you're feeling severe self-doubt

5 ways to make yourself more employable

RCN Careers Coach Julie Watkins shares 5 practical tips to boost your employability

Sign, speech and symbols: using Makaton in nursing

Claire explains how using Makaton on social media is helping her make health care more accessible

10 ways to protect your mental health

How nursing students can prioritise wellbeing while studying

International students: rising above the challenges

From financial pressures to social discrimination

Students: how to make positive changes

Top tips for making improvement at uni or on placement, from RCN award-winner Patrina

Student placements: 'I loved the care home'

Tyler wasn't sure about being placed in a care home, but the reality was surprising

‘Know you can do this'

Lucy reflects on the challenges of transitioning from student to newly registered nurse

Students: conquer placement nerves

Nervous about an upcoming placement? You're not alone

Student placements: surprising skills in a residential home

Student finances: practical tips

Struggling to make your finances add up?

Pancreatic cancer: 6 quick questions

One person dies from pancreatic cancer every hour – here’s what you need to know about it