BJN inform for nursing students
Welcome to BJN inform, your go-to resource hub for nursing students. Whether you are just starting out or preparing for your final exams, BJN inform offers a wealth of resources to support your learning and future professional development.
Key Resources
Gain in-depth knowledge about various medical conditions with our comprehensive guides. Each article includes an ‘NMC proficiencies’ section, outlining three relevant NMC Annexe B: Nursing procedures proficiencies, helping you connect theoretical learning with practical skills and providing you with easy-access information to use during placements.
Learn the step-by-step processes of nursing procedures through our detailed guides, which also include NMC proficiencies. These resources are crucial for building your practical skills and understanding the standards required by the NMC.
Our person-centred care articles explore a range of topics across meeting diverse patient needs. These articles include reflective exercises, comprising case studies and reflective questions, that help you apply what you have learned to real-world scenarios, fostering critical thinking and discussion among peers.
Find tips and resources to maintain and improve your wellbeing as a nursing student. These articles cover stress management, study-life balance, and self-care strategies to help you stay healthy and focused.
Career and Professional Development articles
Prepare for your nursing career with our professional development articles. Learn about career planning, skill enhancement, and opportunities for further education and training to set a strong foundation for your future. Find in-depth overviews of different nursing roles to help plan your future career.
NMC Proficiencies
Our guides on conditions and procedures include an NMC proficiencies section, clearly outlining how each article links to the Code and Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency. This helps you integrate your readings into your CPD activities, ensuring you meet NMC requirements.
Linking to CPD
Track your studies and placements using the CPD logs, supporting continuous professional development and skill enhancement. Gain first-hand experience of recording CPD in preparation for future revalidation.
Find guides which include NMC proficiencies here
Reflective Exercises
The reflective exercises in our person-centred care articles are designed to deepen your understanding of key topics around meeting diverse patient needs. These exercises link theoretical knowledge with practical application, encouraging critical thinking.
Implementation
Engage with short case studies and reflective questions to test your understanding, discuss with peers, and create a basis for further learning and growth.
Find person-centred care articles featuring reflective articles here
Supporting Continual Professional Development (CPD)
- Customised 'CPD log' in 'My BJNi': Each user has a personalised CPD log linked to their account.
- Tracking CPD hours: Log your CPD hours directly through BJNi article pages.
- Adding off-platform activities: Include participatory or individual activities conducted outside of BJNi in your CPD log.
- Setting goals: Set deadlines and goals for your CPD revalidation preparation.
- Adding articles to CPD log: Easily add any article to your CPD log from the article page.
- Categorising and archiving CPD logs: Organise and archive your CPD activities for efficient tracking.
- Downloading CPD logs: Download your CPD logs in the format recommended by the NMC for easy submission.
See our comprehensive CPD revlaidation guide
Navigation Tips
Homepage layout
Navigate the homepage to quickly locate the resources you need. The homepage includes the ‘Editor’s pick’ of the most recent articles, as well as sample articles from various pages on the site.
Search function
Use the search function to find specific articles, guides, and resources. Enter keywords related to your topic of interest for targeted results.
Tags
Use article tags to narrow down your search. Click on the blue tags above the title of an article to see all other articles under the same category on the platform.
Your profile
Go to My BJNi to customise your content feed by selecting and adding topic tags that match your interests. Save articles for future access in the ‘Saved articles’ section. Access your personal CPD log to track your professional development activities and download your log, ensuring you stay on top of your CPD requirements.
Learn how to navigate BJN inform here
Support and feedback
If you need help navigating BJN inform or have any feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at institutions@markallengroup.com. We are here to support you and continuously improve our platform based on your needs.
Contact information
For support and inquiries, contact the BJN inform team at institutions@markallengroup.com. We are committed to providing you with the best possible experience and resources to support your nursing education.