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
You’ve probably read this title and thought ‘oh here we go… what’s this rant about?’ However, this blog post is quite the opposite. I’m here to tell you – you’re fabulous! It was during my second year of the nursing degree that I noticed this. It was during my placement at a GP surgery with … More Dear GP nurse
Happy Birthday to our fabulous NHS! The National Health Service (NHS) was born on the 5th July 1948 as a publicly funded healthcare system. The NHS covers England, Scotland, Wales and in Ireland they have what they call ‘health and social care’ which is similar to our NHS. Our Health Secretary at the time Aneurin … More Happy Birthday NHS – 72 today
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! So I thought I would change my site now that I have finished university and awaiting my NMC PIN registration whoop. My previous site was named diaryofthestudentnurse.co.uk and now it is simply diaryofanurse.co.uk. I did debate whether to change the name or not, but I decided to so it will reflect my newly … More New Blog Site Domain Name
Diary of a Nurse 