Marzena has two months left before she qualifies as a Mental Health Nurse. Many people arrive at care work in later life. Marzena had moved from Poland and had her first child. Here’s her story.
Following up a previous blog on returning to nursing during the pandemic, Former Nurse, Thijs Mostert, describes the technical hiccups that have further delayed the process.
Dementia Psychiatrist and Founder of Hometouch, Jamie Wilson, discusses why being able to assess mental capacity is such an important clinical skill, and how you can add it to your arsenal.
Deputy Ward Manager, Naomi, outlines how she got out of her career rut and requalified to move into Forensic Nursing, and discusses why Mental Health Nursing can be so rewarding.
Tip 9: Remember, prisoners are YOUR patients. Former Prison Nurse, Laura, gives an exhaustive run down of tips for Nurses beginning a career in Prison.
Reflecting on her placement experience, Staff Nurse, Shirin Patel, offers advice to any nurses considering working abroad. By stepping out of your comfort zone, you’ll develop more than just your CV.
Drawing from her own experience, Nurse Consultant, Laura, examines what kind of person can be a Prison Nurse, and how. Understanding and viewing the prison population with empathy is key.
Mental Health Nurse, Chloe, leads us through a typical week in her job as Deputy Ward Manager, detailing the challenges she faces and how she overcomes them.
