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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!
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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!
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Top 10 tips to get through a 12 hour shift

Top 10 tips to get through a 12 hour shift

12 hour shifts can leave you feeling exhausted. However, student midwife Louisa provides tips on how you can feel more energised on your longer days of nursing.
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The mental health of RMNs – are we looking after our practitioners?

The mental health of RMNs – are we looking after our practitioners?

Mental health nurses care for people with a wide range of mental health issues. Is enough done to support RMNs themselves from mental health stress?
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Mental health nurses face increasing emotional pressures

Mental health nurses face increasing emotional pressures

RMNs must have their human needs recognised if we’re to reduce the emotional pressures being placed on them.
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A Day In The Life Of A Children's Nurse

A Day In The Life Of A Children's Nurse

In this video, Grace Barry shares a few days of her life as a children's nurse. Managing her life around a week of long shifts requires planning to maintain a healthy and active home life. Here's how.
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How can Mental Health Nurses support the well-being of carers?

How can Mental Health Nurses support the well-being of carers?

Cath Coleman explains why her role as a Mental Health Nurse is important in not just caring for patients, but caring for her colleagues too.
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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.
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Nursing and a work life balance

Nursing and a work life balance

An explanation on why it's important in nursing to prioritise your work life balance.
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