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What brought me into nursing?

What brought me into nursing?

Claire shares her inspirational story of how she came to study as a nurse. She had no qualifications and many set backs, but she finally chased her dreams and is now so close to qualifying!
Career Pathways
How I survive my 12 hour shifts

How I survive my 12 hour shifts

Lottie is currently studying adult nursing. In this video she shares her tips for surviving 12 hour shifts!
Wellbeing
Top tips to survive the night shift

Top tips to survive the night shift

Night shifts are like Marmite - you either love them or loathe them. Either way, they can be hard to cope with since they drastically change your sleeping pattern - here's some night shift tips!
Wellbeing
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
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
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