Hello, my name is Nicole. I am a student nurse. However, this does not define me. I am also a cook, a cleaner, a laundrette, agony aunt, teacher; a few roles I uphold as a wife and a mother. Identified as a ‘mature’ student at the ripe old age of 32, why did I choose […]
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#Hellomynameis Christine, and I’m a 1st year children’s nursing student, and the newly elected president of NURSOC (Nursing society). I have been invited to write this blog to inform you all about the society in case you haven’t heard. The society went dormant approximately 2 years ago and was started back up again in September […]
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It never ceases to amaze me how quickly time fly’s and that couldn’t ring more truth when you go on placement. It only seems like yesterday that I was with my flat mates having no care in the world dancing my way through fresher’s week! However, placement slowly creeps up on you and before you […]
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We all have a mixed review about placements and some wards, units, staff, settings we come across can be so educational and have such a positive impact on our learning. This is when the staff on the ward notice you and are thankful for you, they recognise your hard work and your love for nursing. […]
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#hellomynameis Sophie, and I’m a first year student nurse. When I was asked to write about overcoming homesickness, I was nervous – but then I thought maybe my experience can help others and let them know that they aren’t alone. Moving away from Northern Ireland was always something I wanted to do for University. I […]
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So……here goes. I was approached by the lovely Ellie to write something or anything about being a Children’s Nurse. And, I thought to myself that there are a million and one things I can talk about and advise others on. But it came across to me that as a Student Nurse I am the worst […]
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