Dual-registered nurse, paramedic & Uni lecturer Lee Cunnell shares lots of tips on how to become a paramedic & what qualifications/ skills are required. Lee began his career training as a nurse in Ipswich in the 1980s before becoming one of the earliest paramedics in the UK: youtu.be/RzAmrtg7_Yg?...

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See also @cforde-johnston.bsky.social's YouTube channel and her book How to Thrive as a Newly Registered Nurse. Use voucher code Career25 to get it for only £10 from our website: lanternpublishing.com/product/how-...

Several students requested this week's video that gives an overview of the S.T.A.R. interview method. Video includes the types of interview questions it works best for and those it doesn't. @YouTube link below: youtu.be/gUQn50iEPqg?... I hope it helps. 🍀

We're excited to join the @nihr.bsky.social Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium! Led by Professors Dilly Anumba & @parveenali.bsky.social, with @lshtm.bsky.social & @theifs.bsky.social, we’ll drive research and action to reduce maternity inequalities. www.sheffield.ac.uk/smph/news/un...

Delighted to announce a call for applications for the FoNS Person-centred Cultures Development Programme Drop in session to find out more (no need to book) 25 April 12.00-12.30 buff.ly/cegi5yU @janeeball.bsky.social @cforde-johnston.bsky.social @hospiceuk.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social

Please join us for the next Nursing Now CGSI on what good clinical supervision looks like The challenge is open to early career & student nurses/midwives bit.ly/3XtqSvK @burdetttrust.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social @intcouncilofnurses.bsky.social @gemmastacey.bsky.social

Please share - this Nursing Now Challenge aims to encourage and support the uptake of restorative supervision globally bit.ly/3XtqSvK @sallybassett.bsky.social @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @cforde-johnston.bsky.social @lincolnldnurse.com See you on Friday!

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This week's video offers tips for healthcare students & professionals arranging an informal visit pre-interview. What to expect, how to book & questions to ask. Informal visits also help you decide on whether to apply. Wishing you all the best in future interviews! 🍀 youtube.com/watch?v=maNd...

On #InternationalWomensDay follow these brilliant women for mental health/nursing info or just because their great 👍 #IWD2025 @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social @nhsactivistrn.bsky.social @cforde-johnston.bsky.social @caralisette.bsky.social @supertanskiiii.bsky.social

One of our authors, @cforde-johnston.bsky.social, has an excellent YouTube channel dedicated to education, support and career development for nurses: www.youtube.com/@carolforde-... Take a look!

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead Mark Dalauidao shares lots of advice on how to become an Infection Prevention and Control Lead and what the role entails: youtu.be/sfcerAshCwA?...

Calling UK Academics: Are you currently overwhelmed with marking and looking to procrastinate? Please consider doing so by participating in my PhD research! @bpsofficial.bsky.social @bpseastmids.bsky.social #academicsky #academicchatter #Research Link: staffordshire.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

This has been one of the most read things I have written for @bmj.com so ICYMI Why we need to value experience if we want productivity in healthcare

Looking forward to joining in the conversation at World Health Exhibition & Conference tomorrow. Promoting global health and wellbeing 👌🏽😊. #WHEC2024

Did you know the National Neonatal Surgical Interest Group (NNSIG) has created 'Gastroschisis Best Practice Standards'? To download the NNSIG Gastroschisis Best Practice Standards, visit the NNSIG page in your NNA Members Area or click here: buff.ly/3VWTFsx #Gastroschisis #NeonatalSurgery

This is a great thread We found across specialisms people needing palliation that proactive case management by CNS was a much better option than routine OP and patients had more equitable access to care & MDT if required #CNSValue

I am very proud custodian of this beautiful piece of original Ladybird artwork The Nurse, 1963 Artist: John Berry

Can we get this save our NHS starter pack followed by all? Please share like mad! We MUST save our NHS 💙 go.bsky.app/QSu8Fdi

Thank you @dohertyta.bsky.social and #RCNHistoryOfNursingForum #RCNHONF for organising a very informative event by #KandaceChimbiri (#KNChimbiri) Thoroughly enjoyed it! #HistoryOfBritainsBlackNurses

After @rcnlibraries.bsky.social event, I am more committed to the decolonisation of Nursing. So excited #Elsevier accepted @calvinmoorley.bsky.social and I's proposal to write a global textbook on Racism in Nursing with about 30 authors from around the globe. kandacechimbiri.com/book/the-sto...

All nurses should be aware of this project & the need for it Revisioning Nurse Distress and Suicidality https://buff.ly/3Z8cJ7r

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New open access article, authors including QNI staff member Dr Cate Wood, and QNI fellows Prof Anne-Marie Rafferty and Prof Laura Serrant. The study explored the preparedness of nursing students undertaking clinical placements in the UK around COVID-19. doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...

My first Bluesky post on my 49th birthday! 🎉 Sharing a special ‘then-and-now’ photo with my daughter—26 years later and still making memories!

Honoured to receive the Long Service Award for 25 incredible years as a nurse at UCLH. Grateful for the journey, the lessons, opportunities and the privilege of caring for others. Here’s to more years of making a difference!

Thrilled to join this space! As a NHS nurse leader, I’m passionate about equity, diversity & inclusion, alongside driving quality improvement in healthcare. Let’s connect, inspire & make an impact together! #NHSLeadership #EDI #Strategy&Improvement

Looking for the #MHNurses mental health nurses on Bluesky? Here is my growing list... looking for more to add to the list... reply if you would like to be added! Let's together amplify mental health nursing voices as we work to address rising MH condition prevalence globally bsky.app/profile/did:...

Do you incorporate evidence-based #CriticalCare practices daily in your #ICU? A-Assess/manage pain B-Both spontaneous awakening and spontaneous breathing trials C-Choice/assessment of Sedation D-Delirium assessment E-Early mobilisation F-Family involvement 🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

go.bsky.app/CkaBwcw Hello #NurseSky friends and colleagues. Join the conversation and join my starter pack. Early days but v.excited to see where this goes! Please share too and we can get this party started!

bsky.app/profile/did:... Thanks for creating this @lincolnldnurse.com you beat me to it! Looking forward to seeing how this feed grows #ChooseLDNursing

bsky.app/profile/did:... Not sure how this works but I've created a list of RNLDs from the starter pack. You might be able to see it here. Not sure if you can import this list to be your list too? I can pin it to my home and just see a feed from other RNLDs. If you want adding to list let me know

Use #chooseLDNursing to promote #LearningDisability #Nursing

Thanks, @jessicaldnurse.bsky.social ! It's an open-source feed, so feel free to remix and build upon it. Let’s grow the #ChooseLDNursing movement together! 🚀

Fantastic example of student-centred support for pre-reg nursing students from Nichole @nicholetm.bsky.social & Xabi @xabicathala.bsky.social & Calvin @calvinmoorley.bsky.social - 'Student Nurses' Talk' offers a safe online space for discussion & support, see video: youtu.be/UENARDy0_pg

Calling all @thercn.bsky.social members, Are you passionate about Nursing? Do you want to make a difference? Apply to be a funded voting member to represent your branch at RCN Congress in 2025. Follow the link here to find out more and how to apply ⬇️ www.rcn.org.uk/congress/

I’m Clare - also known as Manners - I’m a MH nurse working clinically in an adult team for ADHD & Autism - we have so much to do & much to learn - I’m also on the RCN agenda committee & a Steward - I love my job but we can be so much better - I’m here to join the conversation, learn & lift others

The QNI’s Carers Champion Fiona Rogers @firogers3.bsky.social has written a blog on how community nurses can support carers to Recognise Their Rights including some tips from nurses and carer experts! 👉 qni.org.uk/community-nu...

#Oliverscampaign Good. Excessive profiteering by unscrupulous private companies charging sky-high fees for substandard placements for vulnerable children will be clamped down on as part of a major overhaul of children’s social care in England www.theguardian.com/society/2024... #SocialCare #NHS

Can I get bluesky to do my job for me like twitter used to? Attn: does anyone know of any literature on the history of home births in the UK?

This quote caused a paradigm shift in my mindset and outlook on life. Failure no longer exists! I only recognise winning and learning! 💡 #PerspectiveMatters #NelsonMandela

Who's working on better clinical coordination (ie things that improve how primary/secondary/tertiary services join up) to support people with multiple long term conditions in the UK at the moment?

We invited lots of neonatal nurses to speak at our conference & to facilitate workshops - they all generously shared their expertise & learning. Thank you to all of our speakers for adding so much to the 2 days #WeAreNeonatalNurses #NeoLeap #ClinicalSkills #SharedLearning #Community

#ThreeGoodThings 1 - Our first informal meeting as the soon-to-be RCN council was very positive. Lots of experience and dedication to nursing. 2 - Fresh brushed cotton bedding. The cosiest sheets in the world. 3 - More & more nurses arriving on Bluesky!

❤️MEMBERS❤️ Voting for RCN Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Board elections is open. Find out more about your candidates and what your Board does to represent members in Scotland: ➡️ bit.ly/4gdsnWS

Longer post over on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

It was a pleasure to get on my soapbox to talk domestic recruitment particularly #Preceptorship & the challenges many NRN are facing even GETTING a job at the @nursingtimes.bsky.social online #Workforce conference. Will share more over on LinkedIn if you’re interested ✊🏽 @fnightingalef.bsky.social

5. Bluesky's team consists of about 20 full-time employees. That's a million users here per employee now 🤯 Also, we're hiring! bsky.social/about/join