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Starting out - It was tricky to remember it all, so I made laminated flashcards

13 May 2015

Nursing Standard

Reflections

When I walked into my first placement at Southend Hospital, Essex, last March, I was overwhelmed at how many patients were on a single ward and how many tasks had to...

Starting out - Overweight patient showed me the importance of simply listening

03 June 2015

Nursing Standard

Reflections

My second clinical placement was with the district nurses. This involved lots of dressings, loads of learning, and the occasional pet under my feet.

Nutrition in dementia

17 June 2015

Nursing Standard

CPD

This CPD article provided tools and strategies to help healthcare professionals adopt a holistic approach when caring for patients with dementia.

Starting out - Inspiring day made me think ‘what else is happening with my patient?’

19 August 2015

Nursing Standard

Reflections

I was on annual leave when I was given the opportunity to spend a day with the stoma care clinical nurse specialist (CNS).

Student life - How to write a patient’s notes

22 March 2017

Nursing Standard

Students

Writing in patients’ notes is one of the most important jobs a nurse carries out. It is integral to compassionate, safe care, as it communicates the patient’s...

Rounding

27 January 2016

Nursing Standard

CPD

It was interesting to read the CPD article on rounding, which involves regularly checking on patients throughout the day. With the current uncertainty around...

Promoting healthy sleep

31 August 2016

Nursing Standard

Revalidation

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The CPD article discussed strategies to promote...

Mindfulness

14 June 2017

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

What was the nature of the CPD activity, practice-related feedback and/or event and/or experience in your practice? The article discussed how mindfulness and...

Student life - Don’t get too worried about finding your first job

11 October 2017

Nursing Standard

Students

As a nursing student I was never offered a job at the end of a placement. I worked hard, and took every opportunity that came my way, but the offers didn’t come.

Never underestimate the importance of hand holding

29 June 2016

Nursing Standard

Students

During a shift on a ward, it is easy to get overwhelmed with paperwork, checklists and practices such as infection control. These exist to keep patients and staff...