Category: Nursing

Exploring York’s Nursing Facilities: A step-by-step guide of the health sciences buildings

31 March 2025 by Khadijah
2 minute read

Hi, I’m Khadijah and I’m a first year currently studying Mental Health Nursing at the University of York. Moving away from home to a new city and not knowing anyone…
Being a Student Nurse at York – what to expect on placement

5 February 2024 by Becky
4 minute read

My name is Becky, and I am currently in my second year of Adult Nursing in the Department of Health Sciences. I’m going to talk a bit about being a…
My week as a 2nd-Year Nursing student on placement

16 January 2023 by Izzy
4 minute read

Monday – night shift We are starting the placement week off strong with two night shifts! I have a love/hate relationship with night shifts. I love how quiet and non-disruptive…
My nursing placement survival guide

20 January 2022 by Christine
5 minute read

Hey guys! My name is Christine, you might have come across one or two of my previous blogs, such as my ‘What I wish I knew before starting my placement…
What I wish I knew before starting my placement in the Operating Theatre

11 May 2021 by Christine
7 minute read

Getting the news A few months ago, I was told that my next placement would be in Theatre. I had very mixed feelings about this news. Throughout my previous placement,…
Highlights of studying Nursing at the University of York (even during a pandemic)

14 February 2021 by Christine
5 minute read

So far, I’ve talked about an average day as a nursing student and let you in on what to look out for when applying to University. Today, I bring you:…
Reasons why you should study Nursing at York

24 February 2020 by Christine
3 minute read

Placements The first thing to mention is the biggest difference between first and second term for us nursing students – starting placements. I love how nursing at York integrates placements…
Life as a student nurse

22 January 2020 by Christine
4 minute read

For a bit of context: generally, the first term of Nursing is structured so that Mondays are dedicated to the ‘Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing’ module, Tuesdays…
3 things to look forward to about Nursing at York

8 March 2019
1 minute read

I’m Felix, a second year student studying Nursing (Mental Health) BSc at The University of York. I hope you enjoyed my last video about a day in my life! Health Sciences is…
A day in the life of a Nursing student

20 January 2019
1 minute read

Hi there! My name is Felix, I am a student Mental Health Nurse here at York, currently studying in my second year. Nursing stood out to me as a distinct…
What’s it Really Like Being a Student Nurse? A glimpse into an average week:

2 March 2018
4 minute read

Hello! My name is Megan, I am a Child Nursing Student at the University of York. I never thought I could enjoy my degree as much as I do, it…
10 Reasons Why You Should Study Nursing at York

16 January 2018
4 minute read

Hi! My name is Megan, I am in my second year of the Children’s Nursing degree at the University of York. I am lucky enough to be able to say…

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