International nursing students make mark in Australia
In 2011, Rod Corpuz, an undergraduate nursing student in the Philippines, ventured from his homeland to Edith Cowan University, taking his place as an international nursing student and embarking on the journey to realising his dream of living and working as a nurse in Australia. His mother, who sadly passed away a few weeks before […]
Fears COVID interruptions could alienate students and grads from the workforce
Fears COVID interruptions could alienate students and grads from the workforce
Student mentorship: Supporting pre-registration nurses in foundational skill development
The way pre-registration nursing students’ link what they learn in the tertiary setting to the realities of clinical practice has long been the subject of nursing discourse.1,2 The ‘theory-practice gap’, describes the gaps between the completion of pre-registration study and the transition to graduated practice,3 and bears similarities to those pre-registration nursing students face each […]
My 7 top revision tips for nursing students
Undertaking a nursing degree is demanding and challenging. From assignments to clinical placements and everything in between, the amount of learning you need to absorb can seem overwhelming. It’s why it is important to hone revision tips and strategies to keep up to speed and on top of your nursing studies. NSW registered nurse Taylor […]
Intensive clinical skills Bootcamps for final year nursing students
Traditionally undergraduate nursing students receive education regarding the theoretical and practical aspects of nursing before attending clinical placement. However, COVID-19 caused interruptions to clinical preparation for nursing students with physical restrictions necessitating that only essential clinical skill sessions were facilitated face to face. All other learning related to clinical care was directed to be facilitated […]
Final-year nursing students don’t consider general practice a priority career path, study finds
Final-year nursing students don’t consider general practice a priority career path, study finds
‘Be a sponge’: Tips to nail clinical placement
‘Be a sponge’: Tips to nail clinical placement
Nursing students unprepared to use EMR in the clinical setting, study finds
Nursing students unprepared to use EMR in the clinical setting, study finds
The advantages of double degrees in nursing and midwifery
Many university students choose double degrees in nursing and midwifery to broaden their skills, knowledge and versatility, and the increased career opportunities it can offer. Michael Larin, a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) who works in the recovery unit at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, completed a Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery at Monash University […]
10 things I learned on clinical placement
Clinical placements provide nursing and midwifery students with the opportunity to transfer theory into practice and build critical hands-on skills. The journey from classroom to workplace challenges knowledge and provides the real-world experience required to prepare the next generation of nurses and midwives for their future careers. Melissa Rogers is a Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate […]