Hi all, It’s been a while, I’m sorry! As many of you may have seen in recent news, conversion therapy was still legal in the UK (in fact worldwide!) I was very naive, and had no idea this was still a thing in 2022! So it came as a huge shock to hear this. The … More Conversion Therapy
I’m kicking myself everyone… absolutely livid actually. I’ve gone through the whole of this pandemic, been so careful, worn full PPE, hand washing is on point, stayed clear of big crowds and not been mingling or partying. I’ve managed to escape covid all this time and I’ve had both my vaccines. Until 2am on Sunday … More What happens when the nurse becomes the covid patient?
It’s been a while since I have written a blog. Mainly because I’ve been so busy with being a newly qualified nurse (NQN) and keeping my head above the water! And this is why it’s important to get support as a newly qualified nurse… When you qualify it’s very exciting with a mix of nerves. … More Newly Qualified Nurse and getting Support
An important message about protecting our patients when they are being discharged or having a package of care put in place. … More Dear Colleagues
Hi everyone and welcome back to my blog post, thank you so much for taking the time to give this a read. I really hope this one is useful for you. I wanted to do this review as I feel it’s one of the top question’s student nurses ask me “What shoes / footwear do … More Nursing shoes UK Review
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
Let’s get straight to it (because I’m too excited!!) As of today, 18th January 2020 – I am finally a fully registered nurse!! Yay!! PERFECT start to the year of the nurse and midwife don’t you think?! To all of the students out there, it’s so worth it for this moment. Please keep going! Don’t … More Nursing UK – Applying for your NMC PIN Registration
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 if it is to achieve universal health coverage by 2030. That’s why the World Health Assembly has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife” (WHO, 2019). … More 2020 – Year of the Nurse and Midwife
Hi all, it’s been a while since I wrote diary entry style! But I thought it would be a nice touch for my final week EVER as a student nurse! Monday 18th November 2019 – 8.50am: “Morning all, It’s my final Monday as a student nurse!!! Whoop!” I said as I leaped into the office … More Final Sign Off Week
Hi all! So I’m over half way through my management placement now – 3 weeks left actually, wow! When did time start going so fast?! I think it’s because I’m enjoying every minute of my placement. It’s so refreshing waking up and being excited to go to placement rather than that feel of dread that … More Management Placement Doubt vs Confidence
Diary of a Nurse 