June marked the halfway point of my final placement and, following my intermediate interview, I began the countdown of shifts until I qualify (7 shifts to go!). On the ward, I have found myself taking the lead and have been working, almost completely, autonomously. I really enjoy this stage of each placement - the stage … Continue reading June 2020
With the End in Mind Book Review
This blog post is a little different to anything I have done before and quite rightly so as I have never learnt from, related to or reflected on a book as much as I have from this one. With the End in Mind: How to Live and Die Well by Kathryn Mannix openly discusses the … Continue reading With the End in Mind Book Review
May 2020
May has been an exciting month! I have really settled into my final placement now. I know the routine, I know where everything is kept (haha!) and I am enjoying independently managing my own patients. Everyone in the team is so friendly and supportive. I had the opportunity to attend diabetes, wound management and syringe … Continue reading May 2020
Tackling something new
How do you go about tackling something completely new to you? Do you face it head on, do you try to ignore it, do you try to take the easy route or do you put maximum effort in to complete it? I’m going to relate this to my dissertation but you can apply it to … Continue reading Tackling something new
Reflection
It's a stressful time for everyone at the moment. I see it, I feel it, I hear about it. Our true character shines through in stressful and challenging situations. Having a supportive team around you can help you through these periods but, ultimately, it's up to you how you respond. Nursing isn't all sunshine and … Continue reading Reflection
Thank You
As I hold your hand, I sit and wonder about the life you have lived. I wonder what you have experienced, where you've been and what you've seen. I wish I had more time to get to know you. To listen to your stories and share your memories. We may have only known each other … Continue reading Thank You
April 2020
As quarantine continued, April consisted of sticking to a daily routine and keeping myself busy! After finishing my online skills weeks I spent some time preparing for my final exam. There are many perks to taking an exam at home! You can get up for snacks and drinks whenever you like, you have your doggy … Continue reading April 2020
Starting at my Final Placement
On Monday I had my last first day of placement at a Community Hospital and I have loved every second. I have really noticed a difference during my final year. Everything is coming together and I'm constantly surprising myself with how much I have learnt and developed. I think it's important to, and I want … Continue reading Starting at my Final Placement
Opt-In vs Opt-Out
As many of you will be aware, the government have called on Student Nurses to opt in to help during the current crisis. Just under two weeks ago my university gave me three options to choose from. I have shared my decision on Instagram, however, I am aware that a lot of my readers may … Continue reading Opt-In vs Opt-Out
March 2020
March has been the quietest month of 2020 so far! Even so, I enjoy looking back on these blogs to see what I got up to and I always get plenty of messages from you about them! The beginning of the month saw me back at uni and I was really excited to be back! … Continue reading March 2020
