70th Anniversary, Nursing Students, Nursing Studies, Placements | Leave a Comment on The Human Element: Reflections from my Nursing Elective in Vietnam by Una Tierney, 4th year BN Student

The Human Element: Reflections from my Nursing Elective in Vietnam by Una Tierney, 4th year BN Student

My four-week elective placement in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in June 2025, generously supported by the Pelican Nurses League was a profound experience. Condensing such a wide-ranging experience into this brief account has been challenging, yet this reflection has deepened my appreciation of my time. At Thong Nhat Public Hospital, I worked in ED,Continue reading The Human Element: Reflections from my Nursing Elective in Vietnam by Una Tierney, 4th year BN Student

Nursing Studies | Leave a Comment on Dr Leah Macaden, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Studies honoured by RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

Dr Leah Macaden, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Studies honoured by RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

Dr Leah Macaden, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Studies, has been awarded a Fellowship Ad Eundem by the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). What is the RCSI Nursing Fellowship? The Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland [RCSI]Continue reading Dr Leah Macaden, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Studies honoured by RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery

70th Anniversary, Nursing Studies | Leave a Comment on Alumni Reflections (A 70th Anniversary Nursing Studies Series) — by Ari Sawitri

Alumni Reflections (A 70th Anniversary Nursing Studies Series) — by Ari Sawitri

In this 70th anniversary of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh, alumnus Ari Sawitri shares her experiences as a valued member of our Nursing Studies community. Could you introduce yourself and share when you studied in Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh? My name is Ari Sawitri, and I completed my PhD inContinue reading Alumni Reflections (A 70th Anniversary Nursing Studies Series) — by Ari Sawitri

70th Anniversary, Nursing Studies | Leave a Comment on Welcome to 2026 – Celebrating 70 Years of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh by Professor Tonks Fawcett, Nursing Studies

Welcome to 2026 – Celebrating 70 Years of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh by Professor Tonks Fawcett, Nursing Studies

As we step into 2026, we do so with optimism, pride, and a profound sense of history. This year marks a remarkable milestone: the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh. Since its foundation in 1956, Nursing Studies has grown into a world-leading centre of nursing education, research, andContinue reading Welcome to 2026 – Celebrating 70 Years of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh by Professor Tonks Fawcett, Nursing Studies

Nursing Students, Nursing Studies, PhD, Research | Leave a Comment on A Critical Transition in my Research Journey by Yajing Wang, final year PhD student (Nursing Studies)

A Critical Transition in my Research Journey by Yajing Wang, final year PhD student (Nursing Studies)

As a final year PhD student in Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh, I had the opportunity to present findings from an evaluation of the DigniSpace MOOC project led by Dr Macaden in my role as a Research Assistant at the 44th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research and Education Conference hosted by theContinue reading A Critical Transition in my Research Journey by Yajing Wang, final year PhD student (Nursing Studies)

Nursing Studies | Leave a Comment on My First Placement Experience: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help! by Stefan Horn, 4th Year BN Student

My First Placement Experience: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help! by Stefan Horn, 4th Year BN Student

I went into my first placement with no prior experience – I had no idea what to expect. Looking back, I can honestly say that it was the most challenging learning environment I had ever encountered. But don’t let that discourage you; all placements are valuable learning experiences! Your first placement might feel overwhelming, butContinue reading My First Placement Experience: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help! by Stefan Horn, 4th Year BN Student

Fellowship, Nursing Studies | Leave a Comment on Dementia Education and Training for Workforce Excellence by Dr Leah Macaden

Dementia Education and Training for Workforce Excellence by Dr Leah Macaden

With ageing and dementia being global issues and keen to invest in workforce development in the care of older people through education and training, I identified The Churchill Fellowship as an ideal opportunity and appropriate vehicle to both learn and share expertise in this critical area of nursing when I became a British Citizen inContinue reading Dementia Education and Training for Workforce Excellence by Dr Leah Macaden

Dementia, Nursing Students, Placements | 1 Comment on My elective volunteering placement with Dementia Adventure UK by Magdalene Effiong, 3rd year BN Student

My elective volunteering placement with Dementia Adventure UK by Magdalene Effiong, 3rd year BN Student

This experience underscored the significance of effective organization and communication in overcoming obstacles while planning, fostering meaningful interactions, and providing compassionate care in the realm of dementia support, thus enhancing both my personal and professional development.   In this earnest blog, I’ll share the extraordinary tale of my time as a volunteer with Dementia AdventureContinue reading My elective volunteering placement with Dementia Adventure UK by Magdalene Effiong, 3rd year BN Student

CPR, Nursing Students, Nursing Studies, Save Lives | 2 Comments on UoE Saving Lives! Leading CPR awareness

UoE Saving Lives! Leading CPR awareness

In this initial blog, the undergraduate nursing students reflect on their experiences of creating UoE Saving Lives project to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating, to the University of Edinburgh community. The final-year nursing students involved in this project are Irma Rodriguez, Anabel Fernandez, Lorena Alvarez DeContinue reading UoE Saving Lives! Leading CPR awareness