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93 Mental Health Nurse Blog posts

Student nurse survival guide

Student nurse survival guide

Chloe is a recently qualified RMN, graduating from LSBU. Here's her survival guide on how to get through your nursing degree.
Opinion
Nursing placements advice

Nursing placements advice

This is the second part to Chloe's vlog, 'Student nurse survival guide'. In this video Chloe gives advice on placements within mental health.
Career Pathways
Training to be a Mental Health Nurse

Training to be a Mental Health Nurse

Chloe has recently qualified as an RMN after studying at LSBU. She talks about what training to be an RMN entails, including what the course has to offer.
Career Pathways
My second year university experience

My second year university experience

Chloe studied Mental Health Nursing at LSBU. In her video she talks about her experience during her second year of university. Read the transcript and watch her video here!
Career Pathways
What mental health nurses actually do

What Mental Health Nurses Actually Do

Despite the common misconception, mental health nursing is not just about organising fun events in nursing homes as PICU Charge Nurse, Ben, explains.
Career Pathways
I chose mental health nursing in the face of growing pressures

I Chose Mental Health Nursing In The Face Of Growing Pressures

I’ve just graduated as a mental health nurse. My placements through 3 years of training gave an indicator of what’s to come. It’s going to be rewarding. But the pressures are likely to increase.
Career Pathways
Battling paperwork, governance and staff shortages to get the job done

Battling paperwork, governance and staff shortages to get the job done

Nursing has become a heavily paperwork and deadline orientated job. With a lack of contact with patients and a lack of sufficient staff numbers on wards we’re battling to care correctly.
Opinion
Mental health nurses face increasing emotional pressures

Mental health nurses face increasing emotional pressures

RMNs must have their human needs recognised if we’re to reduce the emotional pressures being placed on them.
Wellbeing
The mental health of RMNs – are we looking after our practitioners?

The mental health of RMNs – are we looking after our practitioners?

Mental health nurses care for people with a wide range of mental health issues. Is enough done to support RMNs themselves from mental health stress?
Wellbeing
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