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71 Ward mental health nurse Blog posts

An inpatient CAMHS lockdown

An inpatient CAMHS lockdown

CAMHS Service Manager, Nathan Crimes, gives a detailed account of the effect the lockdown has had on his service and what it looks like for both staff and patients.
Covid-19 - March 2020 has been the most challenging time in my Mental Health Nursing career

Covid-19 - March 2020 has been the most challenging time in my Mental Health Nursing career

Mental Health Nurse Consultant, Laura Woods, discusses how the mental health service is changing in the face of the current pandemic, and the impact its having on her own mental health.
The reality of working in mental health during the Covid-19 Pandemic

The reality of working in mental health during the Covid-19 Pandemic

A Mental Health Nurse considers her own situation and that of her patients within the context of the Coronavirus crisis and shares her concern that there is not enough PPE available to protect nurses
What does the public really think of mental health nursing?

What does the public really think of mental health nursing?

We surveyed Mental Health Nurses and the general public which revealed a disconnect in how mental health services are perceived.
Opinion
Overcoming Nursing burnout and building our resilience against it

Overcoming Nursing burnout and building our resilience against it

In this second video on the subject of nursing burnout Chloe talks about reversing the damage done and offers a whole series of tips to prevent and prepare!
Wellbeing
What does a Nurse Consultant do and how you can become one

What does a Nurse Consultant do and how you can become one

Laura Woods studied for her Masters (MSc) to become a Nurse Consultant while working as a Charge Nurse. Laura explains how you can develop your career and describes what a Nurse Consultant job means
Career Pathways
Mental health problems main cause of sick days for NHS workers

Mental health problems main cause of sick days for NHS workers

A survey by charity Mind found more than half of workers across all industries say they are affected by poor mental health in their workplace.
Opinion
Advice for newly qualified Nurses

Advice for newly qualified Nurses

The step up from being a student to a qualified nurse can make you feel way out of your depth. Chloe shares her advice to help ease yourself into the qualified nurse life!
How to survive 12 hour shifts

How to survive 12 hour shifts

The long shifts can be exhausting, physically and mentally. RMN Chloe shares what she does to ensure she gets through her 12 hour shifts efficiently!
Wellbeing
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