There are days when I want to buy a farm and run a dog shelter, looking after all those dogs no one else cares for...

A trust is nothing without their staff. You treat them well, and they will bend over backwards to care for those who need it and then everybody wins.

More crazy and stupid incitement to violence from TV presenters in the US after Jesse Watters, a FOX news anchor, says the US should bomb the UN over Trump’s broken escalator.

1/ RFK Jr.’s promised autism “report” landed this week. Instead of new science, we got headlines, a press conference, and far-reaching claims drawn from decades of existing research. Parents and pregnant people were left with overwhelming anxiety. Here’s what the evidence actually says 👇

The 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries Calling all student nurses, midwives, nursing associates and apprentices, the 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries. The deadline is Friday 12 December 2025. Don’t miss out! www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

My sympathy to Mr Funnell's family on this matter. But this is an interesting case I intend to bring to my students this coming term so they can discuss it - my hope is that they learn the lessons so they never experience the same

Anyone else get frustrated at word limits in profesisonal publications? I do get why they are there, but when you are writing an article and its *all* important, working out how to keep it in the limit is frustrating.

@universityofessex.bsky.social, rocking it at number 6 in the Guardian tables for nursing.

Calling all UK nurses... What do you think about the NMC Code and the current process of revalidation? Time to have your say: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...

We must be doing something right 😉

Most emergency nurses take pride in putting in large IV lines... well these ones are a big as an arm!!!

‘Students play a key role in how nursing develops as a profession’ Helené Donnelly on the critical role that nursing students play as part of the future healthcare workforce. #nurses #nursing #education #students #studentnurses #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

Martha’s rule now rolled out to every acute hospital in England The patient safety initiative Martha’s rule has benefitted hundreds of patients in its first year, and is now in place across all acute hospitals in England, according to NHS leaders. #marthasrule www.nursingtimes.net/hospital-nur...

‘How do you stay motivated during the final few months of the course?’ Student editor Millie Holley shares her tips for remaining motivated as you approach the end of your nursing course. #nursing #university #education #student #nurses #studentnurses www.nursingtimes.net/students/how...

🚨😷🚨😷🚨😷🚨😷 BREAKING NEWS At last, in the UK, we now have official guidance on the use of respirators (FFP3) vs Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM) which has been prepared SPECIFICALLY FOR THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR. 🚨😷🚨😷🚨😷🚨😷

Evil is bold when the just are still... It builds its throne in the marketplace, It sits in the councils of kings and speaks in the voice of false judges And writes its laws in the blood of the innocent.

Another great example of corporate responsibility from the companies the NHS and other healthcare providers use? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Some good news for student nurses who are about to qualify in the UK www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The forensic detail that you have to give when evaluating/marking advanced practice portfolios in healthcare is 🔬🧵 …nothing short of CSI: NMC Edition. @rcn.org.uk @universityofessex.bsky.social

‘High-quality care is not just about patients but about those delivering care’ Sian Rodger on the ways in which compassion fatigue and burnout in the nursing workforce can be reduced by influencing change. #nursing #nurses #workforce #burnout #wellbeing #nurse www.nursingtimes.net/nurse-wellbe...

🗣️ 4 days left to decide the next steps on your pay. If you work on Agenda for Change in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, don’t lose your vote. Tell your government whether 3.6% is enough here: buff.ly/OLHlsQG

Ministers urged to address ‘shameful’ poverty levels among care staff Care workers are twice as likely to live in poverty than the average UK worker, according to a new report from a leading think tank, which is calling on the government to improve pay levels. www.nursingtimes.net/social-care/...

Thinking about a future in emergency medicine, acute medicine, anaesthetics or critical care? Join us at the #ACCS careers day: 16 Sept 2025, London 📚 Learn from current resident doctors & consultants 🎯 Boost your portfolio 🖊️ Learn about the application 🔗 Register rcem.ac.uk/events/ac...#ACCS

My Autoreply is going on in a couple of hours, so I can have a week of sun, sand, sea and... oh... who am I kidding. It's housework and DIY and all those other jobs I've been putting off for weeks...

Hi Nursing staff working in the NHS in England, Wales or Northern Ireland 👋 It takes 2 minutes to vote! If we all do our bit, we can do this! 💪 ✅ Vote here: www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved... ✅ Sign up to get out the vote here: www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Voting... ✅ share this post! 🔄

🧵 Despite the staffing crisis across health and social care, we are hearing increasing reports from our members that they are unable to find permanent nursing jobs after graduation rcn.org.uk/student-action (1/4)

As the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issues its first yellow heat-health alert for the year, now is the time to re-read our RCEM Learning module on Heat Related Illness. Read it here: rcemlearning.co.uk/reference/he...

All scientists are just curious people (some with lab coats and grant funding) poking the universe to see what breaks... Sometimes it’s accidental. Sometimes it’s intentional. But so many of our biggest discoveries started with: “What would happen if…?”

One student midwife described the current experience of looking for a job as “dire”. www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...

The NHS Staff Council has been working since 2021 to update the profiles after concerns were raised that the previous ones did not reflect modern nursing and midwifery. www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/ne...

Join us for a virtual event on Frailty in the ED 👥 • Medicine & imaging for older patients • Latest care strategies • Patient experiences • Connect with ED professionals 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3E36sTQ #FrailtyCare

Immunotherapy trial helps cancer patients with tumours live 40% longer

This week, I had the privilege of delivering the last lesson the 3rd year adult nursing students will have before they qualify... The lesson was a reflective debate on the Lucy Letby case and how they can use it as a lesson on how to process complex information.

The UK has started renationalising the railways. This was done to: Undo the fragmented operations, with multiple private companies managing different aspects of the rail network. Ensure rail transport decisions are made in the public interest.

A government review is being called for to look into the financial support package available to student nurses, amid reports that some are relying on food banks. #RCN25 www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

Ive been at it again @rcn.org.uk #rcn25 Imagine (Nurses' Version) To the tune of "Imagine" by John Lennon Imagine there's no chaos, Only calm and care. No call bells going crazy, Just healing in the air. Imagine all the nurses, Working night and day...

Immigration rules risk ‘exodus’ of thousands of nurses Tens of thousands of migrant nurses are ready to quit working in the UK because of hostile immigration policies and poor salaries, a report has warned. #immigration #nurse #nurses #nursing #migrants #nhs www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/im...

The ‘normalisation’ of violence against nurses was raised as an issue at the 2025 @rcn.org.uk congress. The debate heard of the specific challenges faced by community and mental health nurses. #RCN25 Read more: www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/vi... #RCN25

@rcn.org.uk Last year in Wales, I was asked/challenged/dared to create a ballad for Congress 2024. This year, I was asked/dared/challenged to write a poem using phrases and quotes from this year's speakers. So here goes... #RCN2025

🧵 Recently proposed immigration measures announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could accelerate the exodus of migrant staff from the UK. Our new analysis shows that only 1 in 3 staff who are internationally educated are planning on staying in the UK permanently.

Enough is enough. Let’s get loud! The message from #RCN25 is clear: don’t mess with nursing staff. Watch this space! 💚💪

The Royal College of Nursing has called for better financial support for student nurses, as many are struggling to make ends meet. Full story: www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

@universityofessex.bsky.social your work on "Tackling the Blind Spot of the UK Anti-Slavery Regime: Groundbreaking Research on Modern Slavery Survivors in UK Prisons" just referenced at @rcn.org.uk congress 2025 #rcn25

Wow what a way to celebrate international nurses day First day of RCN Congress 2025 it was great to listen to the debates . Very proud of @rcn.org.uk Eastern and their contribution to the debates today. #RCN25 

Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary & Chief Executive, is delivering her keynote address to thousands of members at #RCN25 today. She will tell our internationally educated members what the RCN is demanding the UK government do to properly value their contribution to health and care services.

Nicola Ranger greets #RCN25 with a warning to the government to treat international nursing and care staff with respect and dignity. “You are welcome in the United Kingdom.” 🌎

Nursing staff make the best moments of someone’s life possible, and the worst moments bearable. Join us in celebrating nursing staff everywhere – watch and share our film, and tell us why you agree nursing is worth fighting for. #InternationalNursesDay #NursesDay rcn.org.uk/nursesday

Happy to be representing the voice of nursing in Essex on this fine first day of Congress 2025 @rcn.org.uk Happy nurses day all!

“The more we engage, the more we learn” 💬 Every patient deserves equal care & every nursing professional deserves respect. With real scenarios, practical steps & expert insight, our Taking time to talk toolkit is designed to help you start conversations on race equity at work. ➡️ bit.ly/3C6LiTt

Looking forward to bringing how to be human in non human world to early morning session at RCN Congress. Nursing ‘presence’ made real. Join me 0800 on 13th May for connection to your human side in nursing. Bring your senses & sensibility for empowering & grounding session. You will never forget it