My first week as a newly qualified nurse in GP
So, it’s the end of the week. Not just any week, my first week as a newly qualified nurse working in general practice (GP). What…
Diary of a Nurse – Claire Carmichael
Newly Qualified GP Nurse, Student academic leader, Health editor of the Birmingham City University magazine. Vice-chair for general practice nursing (@GPNSNN) and community nursing, Academy of fabulous stuff NHS ambassador and co-chair of the GPN shared decision council.
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My first day as a NQN in general practice
Hi all, I’m currently sat on a train heading to my second day of my post as a general practice nurse! What a perfect time…
2020 – Year of the Nurse and Midwife
The World Health Organisation has declared the year 2020 the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. “The world needs 9 million more nurses and midwives…
Happy New Year 2020
Despite a rough start to 2019 (my mum passed away on New Year’s Eve) it was an amazing year, as was 2018 and 2017. The…
University Life – Week 5
I have created a vlog for this past week which you can find here: Week 5 at uni vlog Dear diary, These weeks at university are…
Why do I want to become a nurse?
‘Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate uselessness of anger’ (Dalai Lama). With the current stresses and…
HARS seminar series – Leadership
Wednesday 18th April 2018 Today I attended my second session of the High Achievers Recognition Scheme (HARS) at Birmingham City University and what another fantastic…
General Practice placement week 5
Here I am again, about to chew your ears off about how incredible general practice is and what a great week I have had. Firstly,…
Everyone needs a little self care
Just a small disclaimer before I go on: my views are completely my own and no one else’s. I am about to talk to you…
HARS seminar – Continuing Personal development
Wednesday 4th April 2018: I had my first High Achievers Recognision Scheme (HARS) seminar. This is a series of seminars to aid you to be…