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
What’s my first week of management placement been like? Spoiler alert – FANTASTIC! … More Community District Nursing – Week 1
Hi all! It’s been a little while since I posted anything here. I’ve done a vlog all about my journey into nursing. It’s been around 14years to get me to where I am right now, and it’s been totally worth every step of the way! > Click here for Vlog <
Hi all, Here are my tips for surviving your night shifts 🙂 let me know what you do to survive yours (if you do nights). Video here: https://youtu.be/pdsSWHq5gow Have a great day all! X
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, So third year has kicked off with a bang! I am now 4 weeks in and loving it all. We had our physiology exam launched and initially this terrified me, and still part of me is fearing the exam. However, as we’ve been learning these case studies, it does seem to be getting … More Third year nursing physiology and assignments
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, Just a short video on some of the things you may need as a nursing student. Hope it helps and if there’s anything you feel is missing – add it on and help another student out 🙂 team work makes the dream work! Click here for video: https://youtu.be/vjRktV6344E
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;” – Clement Clarke Moore Christmas is almost here but what does Christmas mean to me? Let’s go back to Christmas 1989 when I was just 6 years old. I don’t 100% remember the whole day … More What Christmas Means To Me
Firstly, let’s start with the patients who first get admitted to our ward. Patient’s will either get admitted straight from A&E, another ward (or hallway) or they will get admitted from the theatre after their operation. The first thing you have to do, is your thorough assessments and observations. This is the first step in … More Orthopaedic Wards – Admissions
Diary of a Nurse 