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Jade Petchey

Looking after you: how to cope with day-to-day life as a student nurse

So, take a breath and let's talk about looking after you. Here are some things that I and my fellow students do to keep our mental and physical health on track (somewhat):.

As another academic year begins: here's some friendly advice

I find this last piece of advice key. Often, we find ourselves staying up all night in libraries or running on fumes after shifts, trying to get those precious few proficiencies signed off or begging...

Placements: opportunities to learn

I will take my memories of all the children and families I have worked with and cared for with me into my future career as every single one has taught me something different. I have always gained...

People make a difference

The people you study with are going to become your best friends and your biggest advocates because they understand to the fullest what you are going through. Having a good group of ‘study buddies’, as...

Scared and nervous … but I got past my first hurdle, thanks to the team

As the weeks went on in placement, I was becoming more comfortable on the ward. The ward team had so much combined knowledge, I wished I was a sponge to absorb it all. Every time I was worried or had...

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