The nursing workforce is comprised of staff from all over the world – and this diversity is its real strength. This #BlackLeadersAwarenessDay, read #RCNMagazine’s inspirational profile of Daphne Steele, the NHS' first Black matron. rcn.org.uk/magazines/Hist…

Three 12.5 hr shifts in police custody suite including a night and a 12.5 hr shift on ITU this week. By far the most impactful week as a student. It has been INCREDIBLE !!!!!! However I will be sleeping for the next 24Hrs! #nursingbestjobintheworld Brighton Nurses

This was such a good listen on the way to placment this morning. What are the pathways for nurse researchers? What still needs to be done. Great podcast. Brighton Nurses podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

Last placment shift on Police Custody Suite. I was their first student nurse and hopefully not their last as it has been phenomenal. Just a little cake to say thank you. Can you tell I have been raised by Philipino nurses I know how to work hard and feed everyone Brighton Nurses

Last police custody placment post. I was shown these that are made available for Detainees who need them. Whatecer your opinon on people who may have commiteed a crime on a human level this is really caring. Brighton Nurses

Research has shown a compelling link between compassion in leadership and staff wellbeing and performance. Learn practical ways that you can develop a #compassionate mindset in your professional relationships with our free online course. 📚 kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-dev…

Placment and uni finished until end of September and time to go back to work. Back with the lovely community diabetes clinics absolutely love them and the work.

Excellent tweet and absolutely brilliant book. If you haven't read it please buy a copy x

Thousands of new nurses can’t find jobs as NHS forced to slash roles independent.co.uk/news/health/nu… The Labour Party so you’ve said it’s absurd. What are you actually going to do about it? We need action - not words. Keir Starmer Wes Streeting MP Department of Health and Social Care

Its that time of year when I am reminded how lucky I am to be married to a magician who works on cruise ships. As long as I dont call it “My Holiday” and say “business trip” I am allowed to come. Meanwhile as I start my holiday….Simon Vertue

Husband asked me “did you actually take in anything from that research you were reading by the pool” ten minutes later when I had explained the results from the longetudal study and what needs to be done next, he is in no doubt lol

We’ve published our first ever forward view, which provides a helpful overview of all the topics we are focusing on over the coming year. Explore our dedicated forward view webpage to find out more⬇️ nice.org.uk/about/what-we-…

Last week, Florence Nightingale Foundation published its impact of its report. It’s an inspiring read, showing how the work of a small charity can be so powerful in shaping the agenda of #nursing and #midwifery, working with partners and alone to deliver…. florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Interview: Plea to GPs to highlight ‘worth’ of practice nurses buff.ly/3YvVHRQ

Well said. Wes Streeting MP will you be looking at visas for international nurses families so they really can build a life for themselves and their families in this country?

Managing your mental health and wellbeing as a student can be challenging at any time of year. Our student members share their advice below. ⬇️ For more support, visit: bit.ly/3HEeQY9

On a home visit yesterday I met a lovely Syrian family who introduced me to Syrian cardamom coffee. Beautiful family incredible coffee!

A student nurse has been told by their placment that the choice to work and do further study when they qualify is “showing a lack of commitment to nursing” Good job we dont tell our Drs that when they leave med school! No jobs and not allowed to further study. Whats the option?

Be interesting if this was done in A&E or to be fair any othrr ward in a hospital I think it would be similar if not worse