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How I deal with tragedy and sadness in my nursing job

How I deal with tragedy and sadness in my nursing job

I couldn’t tell you the number of times people have told me how brave I am for being a nurse. The truth is, I am not brave. It’s my training and professionalism that people see in me.
Wellbeing
Nursing: job or vocation?

Nursing: job or vocation?

Nursing isn't just a job. Amanda Quinn explains why nursing is a calling and a vocation.
Opinion
General Election result: what next?

General Election result: what next?

Since the snap General Election, politics has continued to move at a speed that is near impossible to keep up with, and events supersede each other before we have time to catch our breath.
Opinion
Admission prevention: a developing specialism in older peoples' care

Admission prevention: a developing specialism in older peoples' care

With an aging population that is set to double in the next 30 years, we look at the services being delivered to keep older people in better health and out of hospital.
Opinion
Q+A with April Baker, student nurse

Q+A with April Baker, student nurse

We interview student nurse, April Baker. April’s a first year nursing student at Plymouth University. We find out how she’s getting on in her studies.
Going private: now is the time to consider private nursing and care jobs

Going private: now is the time to consider private nursing and care jobs

Maureen Gribbon,of MG Medical Recruitment, believes the private sector is sometimes underrated by nursing and care job seekers. With limited resources in the NHS there’s never been a better time to consider the many positive aspects of jobs in the private sector
Career Pathways
Survey finds 1 in 20 patients need more TLC

Survey finds 1 in 20 patients need more TLC

A recent patient survey from the CQC found some patients don't feel emotionally supported enough. Sarah Kean-Price details 3 simple ways you cn inject a bit more TLC into your practice.
Wellbeing
Dementia testing and public awareness

Dementia testing and public awareness

The Government's 'Dementia Friends' scheme has caused some controversy amongst the public with concerns that automatic testing and public worker awareness training could be a mis-step. What do you think?
Opinion
Why switching your nursing career from the NHS to a nursing home is worth considering

Why switching your nursing career from the NHS to a nursing home is worth considering

Are you a nurse working in the NHS? The UK has 1000s of jobs in nursing homes for nurses like you. Ruth explains how working in a nursing home develops skills and offers a good quality of life.
Career Pathways
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