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Daniel was chosen to be Thornbury's November Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from one of our community clients: “I would like to recognise Daniel, who went above and beyond his call of duty. His care has been outstanding and he has even helped with cooking fresh food.”…

Rita was chosen to be Thornbury's October Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from a client: “Rita's shift was challenging due to various unexpected situations. Rita was exceptional and rose to the challenges presented effortlessly. Rita has been an intuitive, empathic, punctual, and hard-working member of staff, and…

Jonathan was chosen to be Thornbury's August Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from the mother of a patient he recently cared for at a minor injury unit: “My daughter burnt her arm and we were seen by Jonathan, who was fantastic - so kind, caring, and professional.…

The summer months are a great time to take a staycation with family or friends. If you're a nurse or midwife, you may be wondering how you can earn some extra money during your time off. One option is to pick up agency nursing or midwifery shifts around the country.…

If you’ve reached a stage in your nursing career where you want to develop your skills and knowledge, you may be exploring (ANP). This blog gives you information about what’s involved in taking on one of the most senior and highest-paid roles in the nursing profession. Becoming an ANP begins…

Nasima was chosen to be Thornbury's July Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from our team, who highlighted her excellent work since joining us and flexibility in picking up shifts. We caught up with Nasima on her win, read what she had to say below. How long have…

There are many great qualities that nurses possess. We’ve put together a list of the top nine qualities that we see time and time again in our nurses here at Thornbury Nursing. These are qualities that we believe are needed to excel in the profession and they are also attributes…

Gerald was chosen to be Thornbury's June Nurse of the Month in recognition of the instrumental role he recently played in the setup of a new client project. We caught up with Gerald on his win, read what he had to say below. How long have you been working with…

As you know, babies can come any time of the day or night – they don’t adhere to anyone’s schedule. When working with an agency, you’ll need to be prepared with the right midwife essentials at all times. That way, you’ll be ready to get up and go if and…

Palliative care nurses work within a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to provide profoundly important end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Their care goes beyond managing physical symptoms, as they provide much-needed emotional support too. It’s also not just patients who turn to palliative care nurses for support. Where…