In collaboration with University of the West of Scotland (UWS), NHS Education for Scotland (NES), Edinburgh Napier University’s Ruth Patterson has developed an innovative COVID-19 training solution for healthcare professionals. The COVID-19 training program has a number of resources that include a scenario based virtual reality assessment intervention game. Based on computer gaming technology, the […]

By Leann Muir Leeann Muir is second year mental health nurse in Edinburgh Napier University’s Bachelor Nursing programme. Leeann has always dreamed to be part of the National Health Service and to work in mental health.  I am Leeann, I am a second-year mental health student nurse studying at Edinburgh Napier University. I really enjoy my […]

by Andrew Waddington COVID 19 has created an intensely difficult time for many but overcoming these challenges will see the birth and acceleration of many innovations. While many are facing financial hardship a driver’s license has become the ticket to employment in the world of lockdown. And if like Joe Wicks you and your business […]

By Ariane Critchley Dr. Ariane Critchley is a Lecturer in Social Work in Edinburgh Napier’s School of Health and Social Care.  Ariane reflects on the rapid transition to ‘virtual working’ during the COVID-19 pandemic and gives thought to how these changes will impact her students.  This blog was initial published by The Institute for Research […]

By David McGuire  Can anyone be a nurse? In a time of staff shortages and high demand, perceptions of the role could be hindering an influx of new nurses from entering the workplace. David shares his career goals and how his personal values motivated an interest in the profession.  I want to be a nurse […]