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Virtual clinical placement: when practice-based learning goes online

COVID-19 may be halting clinical placements, but practice education can carry on

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Preparing for an online teaching session

Lecturer and registered nurse Laurence Drew offers advice on preparing for an online teaching session

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Using systematic reviews to inform nursing practice

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Searching and critiquing research literature

Searching and critiquing research literature and undertaking a critical analysis of available evidence.

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Avoiding plagiarism: guidance for nursing students

Pitfalls of plagiarism when undertaking coursework: what you need to know as a nursing student.

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Applying critical thinking to nursing

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Drama workshops are helping nursing students to find their voice

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When you don’t fit the nursing student ‘ideal’: overcoming academic barriers

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Studying nursing in an online bubble: the realities of learning in lockdown

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What to do if you’re struggling with maths as a nursing student

Numerical calculations are part of everyday nursing, whether for drug rounds or fluid balance charts. Here's how to improve your maths skills as a nursing student

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How storytelling can help close the nursing student attainment gap

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A nursing student’s guide to speaking at conferences

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When your course schedule says ‘group work’ and you think ‘hard work’

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How to ace an exam

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How to write the perfect academic essay

Writing essays for an undergraduate nursing course can be challenging, especially if you have been out of education for a while. Here are some top tips for writing an effective essay.

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