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1 December 2017
I initially went to university elsewhere to study English literature and philosophy. But I decided I wanted to apply myself to something care-orientated, where I could make a difference to people’s lives. With this in mind, I applied to be a student mental health nurse at Anglia Ruskin. Read more…
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23 July 2019
So I knew starting university to study midwifery wasn't going to be easy. There were going to be some challenges ahead, but I have picked up some mega-helpful things to enable me to thrive. Here they are... Read more…
23 July 2019
I can’t deny that re-entering education as a fully functioning adult was a daunting idea initially, but my very positive experience of university life at ARU has been strongly enhanced by having the opportunity to represent both my faculty and the university as a student ambassador. Read more…
23 July 2019
In order to learn how to become a paediatric nurse, I have had to do a lot of reading so that I have the knowledge to assess and treat children aged 0-16, as well as support them and their families. Read more…
24 June 2019
I believe that it’s so important to have hobbies or activities aside from your studies as part of your downtime. There are so many exciting, life-changing opportunities to get involved in at ARU, including new things that you may not have considered before. Here are my 20 suggestions. Read more…
17 June 2019
Since beginning my role as a student ambassador I am often asked about reading material. “Which anatomy and physiology book should I buy?”, “when should I buy my books?” and perhaps most importantly “do I actually need to buy any books?” Read more…
17 June 2019
This book was a godsend in my first year of training! I left education over 5 years previous and although I had done an access course, writing my first few essays at university was so different… Read more…
11 June 2019
At the start of my final year, I was lucky enough to be able to go back to the children’s ward that I had my first placement on as a student nurse. I found this very exciting as it meant that I would be able to see how I have developed since my first year… Read more…
5 June 2019
I work at Basildon Hospital as an emergency staff nurse. I love the rush and the variety in the job. Gaining skills in all different areas with so many different illnesses is an amazing opportunity… Read more…
5 June 2019
As the end of your training nears, most nursing students will start to consider applying for jobs around 6 months before qualification and the university will definitely have this in mind and will be providing information and advice leading up to this time… Read more…
5 June 2019
As I begin my final placement as a student and my training comes to a close, I am left reflecting on what my journey as a student nurse has meant to me and how far I have come, both as a nurse and as a person. Over these 3 years I have definitely changed - I am more confident… Read more…
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