Coping with the anxieties of a new clinical placement
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Coping with the anxieties of a new clinical placement

Andrew Haydon Third-year nursing student, University of West London

Starting a placement can be daunting. A third-year student offers tips on how to overcome the nerves and get the most out of it

As a nursing student I am fortunate to experience a variety of clinical placements that enable me to explore a wealth of learning opportunities. I have been lucky with all of them and having fantastic mentors makes it easier to embark on a new placement.

Nursing Standard. 32, 28, 35-35. doi: 10.7748/ns.32.28.35.s28

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