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Simulated practice learning in nurse education

SPL not only involves individual skill development but also fosters teamwork and communication skills, which are essential components of modern nursing practice. In simulated scenarios, students often...

Developing and delivering a digital educational tool with an oral health focus

The RWT is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands region of the UK and is the largest employer within the local community. It employs more than 10000 multidisciplinary staff, providing...

Verbal assessment to confirm nursing associates' occupational readiness

The concept of occupational readiness has been widely studied, with the definition generally understood to be a ‘level of preparedness for future work’ (Li et al, 2022: 2969) and the learner's ability...

Mastering medical terminology

Medical terminology is the unique language used by health professionals to communicate precisely about patient care. These terms are used to describe body processes and structures, systems and...

Understanding the independent samples t test in nursing research

When using the independent samples t test, the aim is to investigate if there is a difference between the means of two samples that are independent (Heavey, 2022). With the application of this t test,...

Delivering a collaborative simulation experience

In the UK, clinical placements are a significant source of practical experience and equip students with the skills required for nursing. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shortage of clinical...

Addressing numeracy challenges in education

For many students, numeracy is a source of anxiety. The concept of maths anxiety, a form of performance anxiety linked to negative emotional responses to mathematical tasks, has been widely documented...

The use of simulation in student learning

The NMC has regularly been asked to consider a reduction in practice learning hours for pre-registration programmes. Equally, the workforce plans of the four countries of the UK address the need to...

Celebrating the contributions of Black nurses to nursing's history

The further back we go, into pre-colonial times, the harder it has been for me to find information. Since the autobiography The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands was reprinted in 1984,...

Group virtual reality simulation in the adult nursing curriculum: student and lecturer experiences

‘An educational method which uses a variety of modalities to support students in developing their knowledge, behaviours and skills, with the opportunity for repetition, feedback, evaluation and...

Essential principles for getting your work published

The more rigorous and well prepared the article is, the greater its chances of being accepted for publication. This means that attention to detail and thoroughness in the writing process can...

Continuous professional development for the nursing associate

NAs are required to meet the revalidation requirements set out by the NMC (2021), including 35 hours of continuous professional development (CPD), 20 of which must be participatory learning. It is...

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