As a nursing student, most of the time you’ll spend in university will be in the health sciences buildings. Whether that’s in the Seebohm Rowntree building for a lecture with a cup of tea or in the …
Being a Student Nurse at York – what to expect on placement
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 student nurse and what practice placements involve. …
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My week as a 2nd-Year Nursing student on placement
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 they can be as …
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My nursing placement survival guide
The other day, I was talking to some of my friends about how easily we can forget what is expected of us as student nurses. It sounds strange but, sometimes you can lose sight of getting the most out …
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What I wish I knew before starting my placement in the Operating Theatre
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, there were times when I longed …
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Highlights of studying Nursing at the University of York (even during a pandemic)
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: ‘What to look forward to’ as an undergraduate …