Only fellow student nurses and those closest to you can ever really appreciate the demands of being a student nurse. We spend half of our time in university; completing assignments, exams, skills, OSCEs and a dissertation, and half of our time out in placement; completing 2300 practical hours across the three years and an online … Continue reading Stopping the struggle of the juggle
Where I would like to work when I qualify
I am aware that this time next year I will be working at my first job as a newly qualified and, although I have been thinking about it in the back of my mind for the past two years, I am seriously considering where I would like to work when I qualify. Prior to commencing … Continue reading Where I would like to work when I qualify
Hello October
Today is the first of October and I'm in for a busy month! This week is my final week of assignment preparation before my presentation next week. I have really enjoyed this assignment, in the form of a presentation, as I love being imaginative and getting creative. I have my two shadow shifts, on a … Continue reading Hello October
Raising A Concern
For anyone, raising a concern can seem scary but, especially if you are a student. I have had a number of people contacting me saying that they have seen or heard unsafe practice and are too afraid to, or unsure whether to, raise their concern. It is easy to doubt your concerns against a more … Continue reading Raising A Concern
Starting My Final Year
I am now three weeks into my third year so I thought I would share with you how I have found the beginning of the big and scary final year! I had prepared myself, or so I thought, for assignments to be launched on day one and for everything to happen at a fast pace, … Continue reading Starting My Final Year
Climbing To The Top
Last weekend Liam and I decided to spend some time outdoors and go on a hike. Inevitably we wondered off the tracks and made our own path up to the highest point. Personally I find the most wonderful aspect of getting out in the fresh air is the feeling of being free and completely relaxed. … Continue reading Climbing To The Top
Hello September
Can I begin by asking how is it already September? Where did my second year go and how am I now in my third and final year of nursing? September is always a busy month for me. Today was my last first day back at university! This time next year I'll be starting my journey … Continue reading Hello September
