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Nurses spend most of the time on their feet as a result of completing rounds, administering drugs to patients, or giving care. Because of this, their lower body endures a lot throughout the day and can lead to severe pain if left untreated. To help, we have compiled a list…

If you’re thinking about working in a care home as a nurse, we’ve looked at what you can expect from the role. Working in a care home involves a wide range of tasks and responsibilities. You’ll work alongside other staff, healthcare professionals, residents, and their families and friends. As a…

Welcome to your complete guide to career progression opportunities in mental health nursing. According to the Royal College of Nursing: “Being a mental health nurse is a great role with an abundance of future opportunities: teaching, management, research and further clinical specialism are all possible.” If you are researching the…

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…

Thornbury Nurse Sarah was recently deployed to Turkey in response to the Kahramanmaras earthquake with disaster response charity RE:ACT. RE:ACT operates in the UK and overseas, providing direct humanitarian action when it’s needed most. They repurpose the hard-earned skills and experience of military veterans and turn them into exceptionally agile…

“The unique nature of mental health nursing means it is an emotionally demanding but rewarding career choice requiring exceptional dedication.” - The Introduction to the Mental Health Nurse’s Handbook Are you committed to supporting people who are using mental health services? This article is the place to discover more about the…

Starting a new nursing job? Although there are many benefits to working as an agency nurse, sometimes it can be challenging to integrate into a new team, especially when working somewhere new for the first time. Working as a nurse, you’ll understand how important it is to build trust with…

We are celebrating spooky season by sharing some of our nurses’ strange and frightful experiences whilst on shift. From the chilling cries from an unoccupied room to the strange, inexplicable coincidences that send a shiver down your spine, here are the scariest stories you shared with us! Mysterious call bell…

There are many watches out there on the market, making it hard to decide which one is best for you. Watches are an essential part of a nurse’s daily routine. They are useful tools to help maintain busy schedules, and accurately timestamp documents. They are also crucial for tracking and…