NMC gives sneak preview of new safeguarding films

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has published some new film trailers for a series of films on safeguarding adults. The full features will be released next month but in the meantime have a look at the trailers here.

Can you access your student email?

The final installment in my series of 'things new students should know' is about your student email account. Although I'm sure you all have your own personal email accounts, it is important to use your student email when you are corresponding with any lecturers or members of staff at the University. This is because if you are using a hotmail or yahoo account it might be blocked by our spam filters and it may never reach the intended recipient! Make sure you check your student email regularly because all University messages will go through to this address, including library notices (reservation pick ups and overdue books), assignment receipts and BREO announcements.

Find out more about using your student email here.

Have you explored the Health Subject Guide?

Today's post for new students is all about the Health Subject Guide. This guide is designed to point you to all the useful resources you will need throughout your course. You'll also find a guide to literature searching and the latest referencing guidelines. My contact telephone number and email address is also in the guide. So if you haven't had a look already, check it out!

NMC publishes new standards for pre-registration nursing education

Today the NMC has launched their new Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Education. This publication outlines the standards that students will need to gain entry to the NMC register. These new standards have been produced to reflect the move to an all-graduate nursing profession.

#3: Do you know the support services that are available to you?

Number three in our new student series is all about the support services that are available. Coming to University can be scary. You might be feeling anxious about moving away from home, about having to write essays, or about how you are going to juggle your studies with family life, placements, work and other commitments.

There is lots of help available, so don't suffer in silence if you are struggling. From study skills help to computer skills training, counselling to financial advice, we can offer help and advice.

For more information, have a look at our website.

#2: Have you got a copy of the Library Handbook?

Number two in our new student checklist is: have you got a copy of the Library Handbook?

The Library Handbook tells you everything you need to know about using the library - how many books you can take out, how to renew books, contact telephone numbers and opening times, and lots more! You will find Library Handbooks available at every Learning Resources Centre, or alternatively flip through an online copy here.

Welcome New Students! #1 Can you log on?

Welcome to all new health care students at the University of Bedfordshire! The Learning Resources Centre (LRC) is here to help and support you throughout your course. Over the next two weeks blog posts will be dedicated to new students to tell you everything you need to know. And even if you are not a new student, it's always good to have a recap!

So, #1 on the new student checklist is: can you log on? Once you have registered with the University, it takes about 48 hours for all your log ons and passwords to become active. We've tried to make it as easy and simple as possible for you, and for most of the resources (including library resources) you log on in the same way: your username is your student number (which you will find on your ID card) and your password is your date of birth (format ddmmyy). If you are experiencing problems logging on, go to any LRC help desk or ring 01582 743488.

Have a look at this video below for more information on logging on.

NMC new student guidance

Happy Friday!

Just a couple of items today. The Nursing and Midwifery Council have published their student guidance for the new academic year. You can access it here.

In other news, NHS Evidence have released an update on neurological conditions, which includes details of the latest research in brain injury, epilepsy and cerebral palsy.

Have a great weekend!