Words are a powerful thing that can shape views, perceptions, beliefs & expectations. How we talk about patients can dehumanise them & impact how we see them. Think about your words #PatientCare

How we label each other in healthcare can stifle ideas, suggestions & create barriers that make people feel small. It’s so deeply ingrained in the #NHS culture we need to be more consciously aware of it. #wordsmatter

If we want to build learning systems for improvement, we must encourage our teams to be curious. A culture of curiosity leads to psychological safety, experimentation & problem solving. Yet a recent large study found most leaders regard curious people as "insubordinate" & like

Another brilliant day yesterday at IFAD. The mythbusters session was so enlightening and I’m so pleased there’s another today #IFAD2023

Finally home after the most amazing few days. So much learnt and so much to consider going forward. Sorry guys and gals, I don’t anticipate that I’ll be talking about fluids any less 😂

#IFAD2023 Snippets Implementation and Monitoring of Fluid Stewardship Emily Ridley (Fluid Nurse at NHS five) 📈 Measure the problem 🔁 Plan- Do- Study- Act (Implementation) 🧮 Involve patient and measure 👩‍🏫 Educate 👥 Teamwork and feedback

#IFAD2023 Snippets #Myth: Hyperlactatemia needs #fluid bolus. Prof. Frantisek Duska 🚨Beware of #fluid-reflex 🎯 Most ⬆️ #lacate-- fluid unresponsive ❤️ Consider using #ScVO2 and #pCO2 gap when in doubt.

I don’t think excel spreadsheets and charts are exciting enough for me. Is there a way to add emojis and gifs? I feel like I’d be more interested if there were memes involved

Been looking through my Granny’s old sewing patterns - did anyone else decide their career based on a costume their grandmother made for them or is it just me #nursing

Happy new year! May your resolutions be SMART, your water bottles be full and Teams meeting fruitful!!

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. Cases are rising, so if you catch norovirus, it’s important to rest and have plenty of fluids. Find out more on how to spot symptoms of norovirus ➡️ nhs.uk/norovirus

As of now, I’m no longer a Fluid Nurse Practitioner. I’ve loved this role, learned and achieved more than I thought possible, worked with and been supported by the most amazing people, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity.