Ramblings of a Nurse

I wrote this one a while back now as I was finishing studying and completing my degree. Now a year on, I think the same issues are completely relevant and I would still invite any government representatives to shadow a nurse or student nurse for more than an hours publicity stunt ....   In a recent online poll, run by the Student Nurse Project, the question was asked of student nurses - have you experienced episodes of anxiety and depression since commencing your course? Within 20 minutes, over 100 people answered – Yes.    This course, this career, it is tough, and its one which invokes passion in every field. The most incredible nurses, students and lecturers fight fiercely as advocates for their patients or students; they push for better care, they work tirelessly to ensure holistic, evidence-based care is provided for everyone.  But is it enough for the powers that be to simply acknowledge that it's difficult?  I love my job, it's everything I ever wanted to...

  It takes a family: critical care and Covid-19 FAMILY   /   noun  :  “a group of people from a common stock”                                   “ a group of one or more … living together as a unit” TEAM   /  noun  :   “two or more people working together” Team   / verb  :     “come together as a team to achieve a common goal” The most striking thing I’ve found in my first three months since joining critical care is the close-knit community who inhabit it.  Being new, and looking at all those around you for guidance and support, you are in the unique position of watching how this team works together.  You observe a multi-faceted balance of emotional fortitude and empathy, combined with quick thinking, a dedication to continuous learning, alongside an observant eye on...