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What does the impending winter crisis mean for nurses?

What does the impending winter crisis mean for nurses?

For nurses, Christmas is put on hold. The impending winter crisis means nurses will be put under strain as they face the challenges that the new year brings.
Opinion
Learning from my own mistakes in nursing

Learning from my own mistakes in nursing

We all make mistakes but sometimes, the hardest part is owning up to them. Ruth Underdown describes her experience of losing a handover sheet and what happened next.
Career Development
How to survive your placement

How to survive your placement

Eniola shares her experiences from being on placement during her studies. She's just finished her last placement and has a wealth of experience to share and give advice from!
Career Development
What you should expect from preceptorship as a newly qualified nurse

What you should expect from preceptorship as a newly qualified nurse

Preceptorship: The why’s, what’s and wherefores. In this article, Ruth Underdown explains what it is and what you should expect from your preceptorship.
Career Pathways
Is there a link between night shift nursing work and obesity?

Is there a link between night shift nursing work and obesity?

This post evaluates whether night shift nursing work contributes to obesity. Kathryn Stock talks about her own experience of struggling with her weight, as a Night Nursing Home Sister.
Wellbeing
Medical dramas and why I can’t watch them

Medical dramas and why I can’t watch them

There was a time, a whole lifetime ago, when I loved a good medical drama.
Opinion
The importance of self reflection in nursing

The importance of self reflection in nursing

RGN, Ruth Underdown describes her recent experiences when taking on a new role, and becoming the student once more.
Wellbeing
Christmas working for Nurses

Christmas working for Nurses

For many of us Christmas is a well earned break. But for Nurses, the chaos continues whilst the festive period is put on hold.
Opinion
Do Nurses really make good patients?

Do Nurses really make good patients?

One nurse takes a personal view and tries to understand why being a patient is worse for nurses than other people, and how we can use the experience to benefit our own patients in our future care.
Opinion
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