Alumni Reflections (A 70th Anniversary Nursing Studies Series) — Mengying Zhang

In this 70th anniversary of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh, alumnus Mengying Zhang 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 Mengying Zhang, and I completed my MSc and PhD inContinue reading Alumni Reflections (A 70th Anniversary Nursing Studies Series) — Mengying Zhang

International Nurses Day 2026: Empowered Nurses Save Lives (Part 2) By Professor Elaine Haycock-Stuart (Co-I) Project Manager

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) theme for 2026 reminds us that empowered nurses save lives not only through direct clinical care, but also through leadership, innovation, advocacy and research. This project demonstrated the vital contributions nurses can make to coordinating complex rehabilitation, supporting psychosocial recovery, and ensuring continuity of care within multidisciplinary teams. TheContinue reading International Nurses Day 2026: Empowered Nurses Save Lives (Part 2) By Professor Elaine Haycock-Stuart (Co-I) Project Manager

International Nurses Day 2026: Empowered Nurses Save Lives (Part 1) By Professor Danny Kelly (Co PI)

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has announced the theme for International Nurses Day 2026: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives. The theme highlights the urgent need to support, value, and empower nurses so they can continue to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in increasingly complex healthcare environments. This message strongly resonatesContinue reading International Nurses Day 2026: Empowered Nurses Save Lives (Part 1) By Professor Danny Kelly (Co PI)

“Nursing Studies through the decades: The first decade 1956–66: The living memory is fast disappearing” By Pam Smith and Alison Tierney

It is now 70 years since Nursing Studies was established at The University of Edinburgh in 1956. As time goes on, we are fast losing access to firsthand accounts of those who were there in the early years. The living memory is fast disappearing. Among those we have lost recently are two who went onContinue reading “Nursing Studies through the decades: The first decade 1956–66: The living memory is fast disappearing” By Pam Smith and Alison Tierney

Reflections from Chihuahua: Working to Improve Antenatal Care for Indigenous Women By Dr Rosie Stenhouse, Head of Nursing Studies

Chihuahua is a state in the North of Mexico on the border with the USA. It is home to around 106,000 indigenous Raramuri peoples who live mostly in the rural and remote mountainous areas of the state. The Raramuri have their own language, and don’t commonly speak Spanish. Within their communities they have their ownContinue reading Reflections from Chihuahua: Working to Improve Antenatal Care for Indigenous Women By Dr Rosie Stenhouse, Head of Nursing Studies

My Journey into Archival Research: An Empirical Dissertation Experience By Seonggyun Eamon Kim, Master of Nursing (Pre-registration)

When I entered my second year, I realised it was time to start thinking seriously about my dissertation. Around that time, I had been reading quite a lot about the history of nursing in the UK, and my curiosity for the topic kept growing. I had a rough idea of what I wanted to explore,Continue reading My Journey into Archival Research: An Empirical Dissertation Experience By Seonggyun Eamon Kim, Master of Nursing (Pre-registration)

Alumni Reflections (A 70th Anniversary Nursing Studies Series) — Claudia Collado-Quezada

In this 70th anniversary of Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh, alumnus Claudia Collado-Quezada 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 Claudia Collado-Quezada, I’m from Santiago, Chile, and IContinue reading Alumni Reflections (A 70th Anniversary Nursing Studies Series) — Claudia Collado-Quezada

My Reflection as Nursing Studies Postgraduate Research Director – Two Years On By Dr Catherine Clarissa, Lecturer in Nursing Studies (Life Sciences) and Nursing Studies Postgraduate Research Director

When I first started the role as Postgraduate Research (PGR) Director in July 2024, I knew I would love working with students as it was my main motivation for applying for this position. Reflecting on my journey as it is reaching the two year mark, the first thing that comes to mind is the joyContinue reading My Reflection as Nursing Studies Postgraduate Research Director – Two Years On By Dr Catherine Clarissa, Lecturer in Nursing Studies (Life Sciences) and Nursing Studies Postgraduate Research Director

Actively engaging nursing students: Mission (im)possible? by Dr Sarah J. Rhynas, Senior Lecturer, Nursing Studies

Engaging students in their nursing education is a key focus for the teaching team on the pre-registration programmes in Nursing Studies. There is always a drive to listen to the student voice and amend our programmes to ensure they meet the needs of current learners. Attention is taken to consider the needs of the increasinglyContinue reading Actively engaging nursing students: Mission (im)possible? by Dr Sarah J. Rhynas, Senior Lecturer, Nursing Studies

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