Nursing studies

Nurse training as a mature student: what I wish I had known

Top tips on starting out in your nursing studies, including finances, placements, assignme

07 Jun 2023
How to introduce yourself to patients: 9 tips for students

From a personal introduction to maintaining eye contact and active listening – advice on s

24 May 2023
Drug administration for students: what is the BNF and how do I use it?

The British National Formulary is the ‘bible’ for all prescribed medications.

18 May 2023
What is NEWS2 and how can it help prevent cardiac arrest? Tips for students

What nursing students need to know about using the NEWS2 tool, and how it can provide an e

03 May 2023
Gastroenterology: what nursing students need to know about GI conditions and care

We ask expert nurses about caring for patients with digestive conditions, developing core

22 Mar 2023
Student-led wards: can they help boost your clinical skills and confidence?

Nursing students are leading the way on collaborative learning programmes where students m

15 Mar 2023
Dementia: how to tailor nursing care to the needs of patients and their families

Common forms of dementia explained, plus advice on symptom management and how to tailor co

16 Feb 2023
Student finances, placements and well-being: coping with the pressures

With students facing increasing financial pressure and struggling to secure placements, ho

09 Feb 2023
Social prescribing: what is it and how can nursing students get involved?

Find out about social prescribing champions, plus how connecting people with activities th

19 Jan 2023
Wound assessment and management: a guide for nursing students

Get to know the different wound types you will encounter in practice, how to assess them a

03 Nov 2022
What a career in community nursing really looks like – and where to start

In this video, QNI chief executive Crystal Oldman busts some of the myths about nursing in

07 Oct 2022
A guide to infection prevention and control: what nursing students need to know

Protecting patients and healthcare staff from infection is a fundamental part of care, but

09 Sep 2022

How the training can prepare students to anticipate and escape volatile situations should t

24 Aug 2022

The medications are useful for managing acute pain but nurses should be mindful of risks, i

17 Aug 2022

Preparing for what happens when a patient dies is an important step before clinical placeme

04 Aug 2022

A new master’s-level nurse paramedic course integrates the two professions, allowing gradua

27 Jul 2022

Nursing students’ practice assessment documents have shifted from paper to electronic.

11 May 2022

How to ensure your nursing practice meets the needs of every individual – plus, the adaptio

28 Apr 2022

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