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 to reflect and write a blog? 3rd February 2020: Yesterday, I woke ready for an amazing first day. I was ‘bright eyed and bushy tailed’ and so excited for it. … More My first day as a NQN in general practice
Hi all, Here is this weeks vlog all about our Advanced Life Support skills and our last ever lectures for physiology – EVER! I also put a live results and reaction cam to our case study’s. We were given the two case studies we need to revise, I really wanted Arthur who has COPD and … More Advanced Life Support Skills and Physiology Exam
Hi all, If you haven’t already, head over to my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/clairecarmichael I’ve got vlogs on, • Surviving first year / second year • University interviews • Personal statements / UCAS • Placements • Physiology exams • Drug calculations • Assignment writing SOS • What essentials you need for nursing • What’s in my … More Nursing Student Vlogs
Hi all, That’s me, I’m officially a final year student nurse! Whoop! I’m so excited for this year – it’s unreal. I’ve said this previously, but I find it a great honour to sew on my stripes for nursing. I spent last weekend doing this ready for my final year. Does anyone else have this? … More What does third year of nursing look like so far?
Hi all, I’ve started to do a sexual health series of vlogs! As some of you know, I have worked in sexual health for almost 5 years now. I love talking all things sexual health and the importance of it all, so much so, I’m doing my dissertation on it. I thought I’d try and … More The sexual health series – Home Testing Kits
Hi everyone, My recent placement was out on the orthopaedic ward and it was such a fantastic learning experience for me. I want to share all of the things I have learnt so that it might prepare you for your placement out on an orthopaedic ward. First things first… abbreviations! I really don’t like them… … More Orthopaedic Ward Common Abbreviations
Hi all, That’s it for second year yay!! I have finally finished. What a year it has been, I can finally lie in and catch up on all my sleep I have lost lately. I made a little vlog on my last week of placement if anyone is interested in that. Warning, it’s emotional! I … More I’ve finished second year!
As most of you may know, I’m very passionate about primary care nursing. My previous placement within a general practice confirmed that primary care is where the rest of my career will lie. Many people still think that you need so many years experience to become a general practice nurse and this is a myth. … More The Role Of The General Practice Nurse
Hi all! This Saturday we are climbing Snowdon for Charity. The Cavell Trust Charity who are amazing! Who are the Cavell Trust? A charity who help healthcare professionals which they are in financial need. This charity was set up in the name of Edith Cavell born on December 4th 1865 in Swardeston. Edith was a … More Nursing Student – The Snowdon Challenge
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Diary of a Nurse 