Wife, Mum, Registered Nursing Associate and student MH nurse. I love learning, singing (badly), music, tattoos, drawing and my bed. She/Her
Berkshire
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Victoria Williams NAR StN (MH)💙 retweeted
Ginny, a Nurse at @GSTTnhs, launched a great initiative to improve care for patients from diverse backgrounds.
She sourced products that can be used for patients of all hair textures and skin tone and trained staff on how to look after their skin and hair.
Well done Ginny! 💙
ALT Ginny smiling and holding combs in both hands. She is wearing a dark blue nurse uniform and a yellow name tag.
I qualify as an RNMH in a few weeks. This morning I have woken up with a sense of anxiety that I'm not ready and need more time. I know why: It's because I got my final essay result back yesterday and that was the last real obstacle. Is this normal?
@WeNurses @WeStudentNurse
My younger brother was gifted a Taweez when he was a baby. He wore it in a silver, tubular pendant. Over the years it has been misplaced but he would like a replacement.
Could someone please advise on where I can source one?
#Taweez
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I have major social anxiety which manifests in 2 ways. Either I become very shy and introverted (which, when coupled with my chronic RBF does not make for a good first impression), or I overcomplicated by presenting as over-confident.
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I was slipping into the former on my first day of placement today. Then came some home visits and the nurse I went with told me afterwards "I can see how confident you are as a nurse. You can make the patients confident that you know your stuff".
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I felt proud at first. Now I'm nome and I'm picking it apart. Was I *too* confident? Did I seem arrogant? Was she being sarcastic or overly kind?
Aargh! On this #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 I say Anxiety sucks but you don't suck for having it. Trust me, I'm almost a MH Nurse.
Hypothetical question: How do you get through a placement that you really don't enjoy? Staff team are lovely but the area just isn't your cup of tea?
#NursingStudent #RNDA
My son went off to Army Foundation College this week. He's 4 hours away and he's having a great time. But today, I miss him so much. I know he's OK and I'm so proud of him for chasing his dream but I'd love to give him a hug (even for him to grimace and tell me to get off haha)
Reached out to one of the Student Learning and Achievement lecturers because I was stressed about the dissertation. She was so helpful and I now feel like I can make a start on writing. Anyone struggling to get started: There is help available and no shame in using it.
@_BNUni
This was delivered a couple of days ago and I started it this evening. Already 1/3 of the way through. Really thoughtfully written and, I think, one for every secondary school library.
Thank you for sharing @KennyImafidon #ThatPeckhamBoy
Nurse Twitter, help!
I'm finishing my placement tomorrow and I always like to bring something to say thank you. This placement has been great but they've had lots of students and are perhaps a little over the usual biscuits and cakes.
What can I bring?
@WeStudentNurse @WeNurses
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Just had the loveliest lunch break. Sat by myself in the hospital food court and a man asked if the seat opposite was free. Thus began a conversation with a stranger.
Shout out to @trekbikes in Bracknell. Unfortunately, my husband had a nasty cycling accident a few days ago on a fairly new set of wheels. Took the bike in to be checked over (after making sure he was OK, of course) and the customer service was second to none. Thanks, Trek!
Loving the sunshine but hayfever is kicking my butt. Fexofenadine, nasal spray and eye drops are all on the go and not really helping. Any suggestions?
#Hayfever #Summertime #LoveTheSun