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Registered nurse showing my journey from student to qualified and more. Vice chair Wolverhampton LGBT+ and passionate about making change for LGBTQIA communities, Co-chair GPNSNN.

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Category: Motivational

The student nurse – Know Your Organs event

December 20, 2017

On Monday 18th decemeber 2017 at 10:00am I went to an event held by the university called: Know Your Organs. The university did not disappoint. This event was an extra few days put on and run by our lecturers; something they did not  have to do but they did. To enhance our learning. They saw something … More The student nurse – Know Your Organs event

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The student nurse Vlog – Interviews

December 19, 2017

My new Vlog has been uploaded. I thought I’d share some interview advice and tips for any new students out there. Hope it’s helpful to someone 🙂 Enjoy!   Link: The student nurse – Interviews Vlog

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Ten Top Tips for student nurses

December 17, 2017

It is 100% official, I have finished first year with flying colours and enrolled ready for my second year starting 15th January 2018! How exciting?! I thought I would write my top tips for any new students out there. Some things I have learnt along the way that may help you? Somethings I wish I … More Ten Top Tips for student nurses

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The Diary Student Nurse Vlog

December 15, 2017

Hi all! I thought I’d change things up a little bit, and I have started to Vlog. Which is the most terrifying thing I have ever done haha! The anxious upload wait is definitely one I’ll add to the list of one of my worst feelings this year. Please feel free to give it a … More The Diary Student Nurse Vlog

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Getting to know you, getting to know me…

December 3, 2017

I thought I would do a very personal blog. Mainly because, as health professionals we know our patients inside out. But do they know us? Really know us? We know everything about our patients’ history, we know where they live, who they live with, medical history, what they ate for breakfast, what type of faeces … More Getting to know you, getting to know me…

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General Practice Nursing Opportunity

November 14, 2017

Words can not express how excited, honoured and proud I am right now; a million and one feelings all rolled into one. Firstly, I need to thank the Placement allocations team for giving me my dream placement for next year: GP surgery. I am so privilaged to have got my first choice of placement. The … More General Practice Nursing Opportunity

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And that’s a wrap folks

November 5, 2017

Well here we are, we have come to the end of my first year. I have a mixed bag of emotions going on, of happiness, excited and sadness. The first year has been so jam packed, non stop, full of fun, laughter and tears. Let’s have an overview of my whole year… brace yourselves…. At … More And that’s a wrap folks

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The 6 C’s of Nursing

October 23, 2017

I wanted to write a bit (turned into an essay haha) about the 6 C’s of nursing and how important they are. It seems that some nurses may of lost their way, lost their motivaiton and love for the role of the nurse. With the tough times of staff shortages, cuts and paycap, I can … More The 6 C’s of Nursing

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Results day – Friday the 13th….

October 15, 2017

I have discovered that, the most nerve wrecking time is the day of my results! I tossed and turned all night, I woke early keen for my results, even earlier than my 4.30am alarm ready for placement. I have spent the past weeks, excited about these results, and felt very confident that I had passed. … More Results day – Friday the 13th….

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The Importance of the RCN.

August 3, 2017

I have just proudly become a Student Information Officer for the RCN! I wanted to share how incredible our RCN is. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are fantastic. Created in 1916; they are the worlds largest union and professional body for nurses, including us students in the UK and internationally. “I’m proud of the … More The Importance of the RCN.

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