#leapsinthedark, Nursing Students, Nursing Studies, Research | Leave a Comment on Nursing Studies host the RCN International Conference

Nursing Studies host the RCN International Conference

Edinburgh was host to the RCN International Nursing Research Conference and Exhibition 2016 from 6th – 8th April supported by Nursing Studies and the University of Edinburgh. This year everyone was celebrating, alongside Nursing Studies having its Jubilee year, the Royal College of Nursing celebrates being 100 years old. Throughout the three days showcasing excellent research, there wasContinue reading Nursing Studies host the RCN International Conference

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Olympic Weightlifting and Nursing Studies

Zoe Horseman is one of our final year student who is passionate about nursing. However, outside of the ward she is an avid weightlifter! She has been a member of the Edinburgh University Weightlifting Club for the past two years. This year Zoe has been working towards her biggest competition yet; the British University andContinue reading Olympic Weightlifting and Nursing Studies

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Nursing Studies is 60 #leapsinthedark

Leaps in the Dark Diamond Jubilee Year Conference Celebrating 60 Years of Nursing Education #leapsinthedark   Friday 4th November 2016 John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh 9am – 5pm Early Bird Delegate Fee @ £30.00* (*Valid until 31st May 2016) https://leapsinthedark.wordpress.com/ In 2016, Nursing Studies at The University of Edinburgh celebrates 60 years,Continue reading Nursing Studies is 60 #leapsinthedark

Research | Leave a Comment on Professor Pam Smith’s Lessons from a Decade’s Research on Poverty: Innovation, Engagement and Impact

Professor Pam Smith’s Lessons from a Decade’s Research on Poverty: Innovation, Engagement and Impact

 Lessons from a Decade’s Research on Poverty:   Innovation, Engagement and Impact 10th anniversary conference of the ESRC—DFID Joint Fund for Poverty Alleviation Research 16—18 March 2016, Pretoria, South Africa   I participated in this exciting conference last week. I was invited because I am a Co-I in one of the projects in this programme. DrContinue reading Professor Pam Smith’s Lessons from a Decade’s Research on Poverty: Innovation, Engagement and Impact

Nursing Students, Nursing Studies, Placements, Training | Leave a Comment on Nursing Studies workshop with Eczema Outreach Scotland

Nursing Studies workshop with Eczema Outreach Scotland

Eczema Outreach Scotland led a workshop for Nursing Studies students focusing on eczema and the effects it can have on the individual and the wider family unit. With the first year students spending time with Health Visitors as part of their placements, considering eczema in this way is vital as it is estimated that 1.7Continue reading Nursing Studies workshop with Eczema Outreach Scotland

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Nursing Studies’ graduate speaks on her love of nursing

Nursing Matters: New frontiers for the caring profession A recent article featured one of our graduates share her thoughts on what makes a career as a nurse so special. http://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2016/feb/24/why-i-love-my-nursing-job-a-personal-look-at-the-profession The article ‘Why I love my nursing job: a personal look at the profession’ featured seven nurses who work in different sectors, one of theseContinue reading Nursing Studies’ graduate speaks on her love of nursing

Global Nursing, International, Nursing Studies | 3 Comments on The ongoing impact on people’s lives in Nepal of the major earthquakes of April and May 2015

The ongoing impact on people’s lives in Nepal of the major earthquakes of April and May 2015

Dr. Radha Adhikari shares her personal observation from visiting Nepal Two major earthquakes in Nepal, the first on April 25th and the second on May 12th 2015, and hundreds of tremors in between them and thereafter, caused phenomenal devastation in the country. These incidents attracted global attention on Nepal. Within a few hours after theContinue reading The ongoing impact on people’s lives in Nepal of the major earthquakes of April and May 2015

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Natalie visits the Dominican Republic

  Last winter Natalie, one of the MSc students, was  fortunate enough to travel with Partners for Rural Health to the Dominican Republic to provide healthcare to local populations. After making our way through security with our individual carry-ons and checked bags full of donated medicines and supplies, we threw our bags into some old-school trucks andContinue reading Natalie visits the Dominican Republic

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Nursing Studies make links in Seoul

Last Summer Dr Fiona Cuthill had a very successful visit to EWHA Womans University in Seoul, South Korea, thanks to a British Council Researcher Links Travel Grant. From 15th June – 18th July 2015 she was able to develop research collaborations between academic researchers working in the Nursing Science Department at EWHA, and has identified researchContinue reading Nursing Studies make links in Seoul

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Research into Foreign Aid and Maternal and Child Health Services

Nepal: a rural maternal and child health clinic New Norms and Forms of Development: Foreign Aid and Maternal and Child Health Services Professor Pam Smith and Dr Radha Adhikari from Nursing Studies are currently involved in an ethnographic research project with Prof. Ian Harper, and Dr. Jeevan Sharma, from the School of Social and PoliticalContinue reading Research into Foreign Aid and Maternal and Child Health Services