#WeNurses - Thursday 24th October 2019 8pm (GMT Standard Time)
Being a newly qualified nurse
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As student nurses enter their third year thoughts, naturally, turn to being a qualified nurses and the realities of practising as a qualified nurse: whether or not the experience will match ideals and aspirations, as well as the fear that both knowledge and clinical skills could fall short.
Many just about to qualify and newly qualified nurses have anxieties, as, indeed, we all have in days gone by. These anxieties can effect a newly qualified nurses confidence and progress so it is vital that they are articulated and newly qualified nurses are supported throughout the transition from student to qualified nurse. Health Education England (2019) state "Nurses and midwives are not expected to be competent in everything. After a short period of being supervised you gradually take on more responsibilities until you are working as a fully autonomous practitioner. The most important thing to remember is that you should speak up if you don’t feel supported."
With all this in mind, the aim of the chat is to explore the post-qualifying expectations of current student nurses by addressing the following key issues:
- What are the main anxieties of a newly qualified nurse?
- How does the reality of being a qualified nurse match the expectations that people have?
- What support is available to newly qualified nurses?
- What should newly qualified nurses do if they find themselves overwhelmed?
- How can each of us support newly qualified nurses in our teams?
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This discussion started by talking about anxieties:
The next question the focussed on expectations:
Support was something that many people shared great example of:
Feeling overwhelmed is something many nurses experience, however it can be even more apparent for newly qualified nurses:
Question five asked about what each of us can do to help and support newly qualified nurses:
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#WeNurses transcript
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:00
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Hi everyone .... how are you thins evening ??? Welcome to #WeNurses on "Being a newly qualified nurse" ... please say "Hi" if you are joining us and let us know what one piece of advice you would give to a newly qualified nurse? https://t.co/ppHCNItebA |
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@WeCYPnurses
24 October 2019 20:01
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RT @WeNurses: Hi everyone .... how are you thins evening ??? Welcome to #WeNurses on "Being a newly qualified nurse" ... please say "Hi"… |
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@WeGPNs
24 October 2019 20:01
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RT @WeNurses: Hi everyone .... how are you thins evening ??? Welcome to #WeNurses on "Being a newly qualified nurse" ... please say "Hi"… |
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@PUNCadp
24 October 2019 20:02
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@WeNurses Good evening #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:02
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@PUNCadp Hellooo and welcome Amy to #wenurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:02
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Hello Teresa checking in ... my one piece of advice to a newly qualified nurse .... every day is a learning day, make the most of that #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:03
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RT @WeNurses: Hi everyone .... how are you thins evening ??? Welcome to #WeNurses on "Being a newly qualified nurse" ... please say "Hi"… |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:03
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@AgencyNurse Hi Teresa, thanks for joining #wenurses this eve! |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:03
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@mybike321 thanks for joining us all this eve Kevin for #wenurses |
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@WeCommNurses
24 October 2019 20:04
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RT @WeNurses: Hi everyone .... how are you thins evening ??? Welcome to #WeNurses on "Being a newly qualified nurse" ... please say "Hi"… |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:05
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Lovely to see you all .... are you ready for QUESTION 1? What are the main anxieties of newly qualified nurses? #WeNurses https://t.co/D1QDwscJ0d |
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@XMcVey
24 October 2019 20:05
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@WeNurses Hi everyone :) my advice to NQ colleagues I’d be patient with yourself, give yourself time to learn and adapt to your new role and don’t compare yourself to your colleagues and other people who’ve started with you #wenurses |
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@KarinCrimmins
24 October 2019 20:06
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RT @WeNurses: Lovely to see you all .... are you ready for QUESTION 1? What are the main anxieties of newly qualified nurses? #WeNurses h… |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:06
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@XMcVey Hi Natasha - lovely to see you this eve, thanks for joining #wenurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:06
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I often hear NQNs say they don't know enough .... so i think confidence in their own knowledge is a big anxiety #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1187444918186336256 |
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@WeCYPnurses
24 October 2019 20:06
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RT @WeNurses: Lovely to see you all .... are you ready for QUESTION 1? What are the main anxieties of newly qualified nurses? #WeNurses h… |
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@WeGPNs
24 October 2019 20:06
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RT @WeNurses: Lovely to see you all .... are you ready for QUESTION 1? What are the main anxieties of newly qualified nurses? #WeNurses h… |
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@PUNCadp
24 October 2019 20:07
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@WeNurses I'm due to qualify in the new year, my biggest worry is not having that person behind me to ask questions to #WeNurses |
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@EmilyFresle
24 October 2019 20:07
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@WeNurses Hi! I qualify in three months and i think I’m most anxious about not being able to handle the workload and juggle everything #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:07
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@XMcVey @WeNurses I think time is key .... 23 years qualified and still learning new things ... think that we should tell this more to newly qualified nurses #WeNurses |
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@PUNCadp
24 October 2019 20:07
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@AgencyNurse Imposter syndrome 100% #WeNurses |
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@dianelewis6039
24 October 2019 20:07
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@WeNurses Listen to your patients. Try not to run before you can walk. Always follower your lead but always have your own judgement #wenurses. |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:07
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Don't forget .... If you are joining #wenurses with "protected tweets" other participants won't be able to see your valuable tweets :( |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:08
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@EmilyFresle thanks for joining us all this eve Emily :) happy #wenurses'ing |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:08
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@PUNCadp @WeNurses I can see how that would make you anxious ... but even after years ( and years) of being qualified I still ask questions when unsure ... don't worry about it as being a nurse means being part of a team #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:09
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Any top tips ?? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/EmilyFresle/status/1187445448807768064 |
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@XMcVey
24 October 2019 20:09
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@WeNurses From inductions the feedback we often get is about feeling like they’re the only ones struggling and being scared of not getting stuff done, or dealing with the new pressure that comes with having a pin #wenurses |
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@XMcVey
24 October 2019 20:09
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@AgencyNurse @WeNurses Absolutely! I learn something new all the time and learn so much from the new nurses I meet #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:10
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#wenurses https://twitter.com/mayerofwatton/status/1187445982230994946 |
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@TurnerNurse
24 October 2019 20:10
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@WeNurses Definitely imposter syndrome- when I qualify and gain my first post next year, will I feel like I "belong" #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:10
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@EmilyFresle @WeNurses I find making a todo list a good thing ... sometimes it changes .. but it helps me organise my shift. Also i document as i go so that i don't get overwhelmed #WeNurses |
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@StaffNurseKim
24 October 2019 20:10
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@WeNurses My biggest concern is not being able to manage the workload. There seems to be so much to think of and feel like I'll never remember it all. #wenurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:10
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@PUNCadp yes indeed ... and i think we all have it ;D #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:10
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@mayerofwatton hi and super huge welcome to you :) If you add #wenurses to your tweets everybody else can see them too :) |
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@CharlotteSecre3
24 October 2019 20:11
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@WeNurses newly qualified nurses often feel overwhelmed at the start and that is totally normal! Aim to learn one new thing about your workplace each day. #swft #newlyqualified #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1187443886626660353 |
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@claire_conboy
24 October 2019 20:11
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@WeNurses Hi, I'm joining you from Nottingham tonight. My top advice is ask questions! Looking forward to this chat as lots of NQNs started/starting on my ward in Oct/Nov. #WeNurses |
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@StevenGrimbleby
24 October 2019 20:11
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@WeNurses Steve Joining from Reading. My advice if you do make a mistake, admit it straight away, learn from it, don’t beat yourself up about it #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:11
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@TurnerNurse a big HI to you Chris, thanks for joining #wenurses |
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@EmilyFresle
24 October 2019 20:11
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@AgencyNurse @WeNurses On placement I’ve started making lists to get into the habit of it for when I qualify. So much goes on during the day! Thank you for your advice :) #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:11
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With a good team yes ... first job sooooo important ... pick somewhere supportive and friendly #WeNurses https://twitter.com/TurnerNurse/status/1187446220983328774 |
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@StevenGrimbleby
24 October 2019 20:12
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@WeNurses Will there be enough staff to support me when I start ? #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:12
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@claire_conboy thanks for joining in this eve Claire! Happy #wenurses to you! |
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@claire_conboy
24 October 2019 20:13
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@WeNurses #WeNurses I think the overall anxiety is about letting the patients down or providing sub-standard care especially when needing support to do meds, plan care, order tests, complete assessments on new systems & not knowing who to turn to & who can support you |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:13
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@EmilyFresle @WeNurses thats really good ... some shifts can be so busy that it's important to focus and i find that lists help to do this ... great that you are practicing this already #WeNurses |
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@Nurse_Claire1
24 October 2019 20:13
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RT @WeNurses: Hi everyone .... how are you thins evening ??? Welcome to #WeNurses on "Being a newly qualified nurse" ... please say "Hi"… |
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@Nurse_Claire1
24 October 2019 20:13
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RT @WeNurses: Lovely to see you all .... are you ready for QUESTION 1? What are the main anxieties of newly qualified nurses? #WeNurses h… |
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@EmmaFra51762705
24 October 2019 20:13
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@WeNurses Hello all, my advice? It's ok to feel scared & overwhelmed. We have all been there. Don't be afraid to ask questions & seek help from your colleagues. Don't be too hard on yourself, you can do this. #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:14
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Oooh interesting concern ... thoughts ?? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/steve_grimbleby/status/1187446730431832064 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:14
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RT @claire_conboy: @WeNurses #WeNurses I think the overall anxiety is about letting the patients down or providing sub-standard care especi… |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:15
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@claire_conboy @WeNurses really important for us as long time qualified nurses to be a friendly and approachable face #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:15
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QUESTION 2 ..... How does the reality of being a qualified nurse match the expectations that people have? #WeNurses https://t.co/VQukN8DENM |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:15
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@EmmaFra51762705 thanks for joining #wenurses and sharing your views with everyone :) |
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@WeCYPnurses
24 October 2019 20:15
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RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 ..... How does the reality of being a qualified nurse match the expectations that people have? #WeNurses https:… |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:15
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Great advice #WeNurses https://twitter.com/EmmaFra51762705/status/1187447129716985856 |
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@Balasub30818043
24 October 2019 20:15
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RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 ..... How does the reality of being a qualified nurse match the expectations that people have? #WeNurses https:… |
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@WeLDnurses
24 October 2019 20:15
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RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 ..... How does the reality of being a qualified nurse match the expectations that people have? #WeNurses https:… |
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@WeGPNs
24 October 2019 20:15
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RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 ..... How does the reality of being a qualified nurse match the expectations that people have? #WeNurses https:… |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:15
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RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 ..... How does the reality of being a qualified nurse match the expectations that people have? #WeNurses https:… |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:16
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/mayerofwatton/status/1187447120497913856 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:16
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#wenurses https://twitter.com/mayerofwatton/status/1187447120497913856 |
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@XMcVey
24 October 2019 20:16
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@WeNurses I think sadly this is a fair concern. I do think though sometimes even on days where it’s short staff wise having the right people around who are supportive, proactive and keen to help transition can make up for that #wenurses |
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@mayerofwatton
24 October 2019 20:16
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@WeNurses Also join forums, lots available for all specialties #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:17
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I think expectations are mainly around a NQN's own confidence ... they expect to be a confident nurse who knows everything and then give themselves a hard time when thats not the case ... it takes time ... and thats ok #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1187447444562423808 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:17
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RT @mayerofwatton: @WeNurses Also join forums, lots available for all specialties #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:18
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Great suggestion #WeNurses https://twitter.com/mayerofwatton/status/1187447916128100352 |
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@WeGPNs
24 October 2019 20:18
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#wenurses https://twitter.com/janine_donnell/status/1187447744996237312 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:18
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#WeNurses .. all good points https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1187447911107436544 |
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@hnbarker
24 October 2019 20:18
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@WeNurses Hi everyone my name is Harriet, I qualified 23 years ago and I still have to ask questions every day - my top bit of advice is: if you don’t know ask, it’s never a stupid question and that’s one of the ways we develop our knowledge and skills as nurses #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:19
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More fab advice #WeNurses https://twitter.com/CharlotteSecre3/status/1187447880392556545 |
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@PUNCadp
24 October 2019 20:19
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@WeNurses Another anxiety I have is if I will 'fit' in with the team. Being on seven placements in three years you never really become a member of the team as you and they know you will be leaving soon #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:19
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Nicely said #WeNurses https://twitter.com/hnbarker/status/1187448410313543692 |
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@clinedFHFT
24 October 2019 20:19
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RT @WeNurses: Hi everyone .... how are you thins evening ??? Welcome to #WeNurses on "Being a newly qualified nurse" ... please say "Hi"… |
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@clinedFHFT
24 October 2019 20:20
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RT @WeNurses: Lovely to see you all .... are you ready for QUESTION 1? What are the main anxieties of newly qualified nurses? #WeNurses h… |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:20
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Thoughts ?? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/PUNCadp/status/1187448528781692934 |
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@clinedFHFT
24 October 2019 20:20
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RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 2 ..... How does the reality of being a qualified nurse match the expectations that people have? #WeNurses https:… |
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@mayerofwatton
24 October 2019 20:21
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@WeNurses Yup no such thing as a stoopid question @)#WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:21
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@PUNCadp @WeNurses take some time to find the right role and team to join .... the nice thing about the current nursing shortages is that you guys can pick where you would like to go ... go and visit and meet people ... see what you think #WeNurses |
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@zbegum
24 October 2019 20:21
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RT @claire_conboy: @WeNurses #WeNurses I think the overall anxiety is about letting the patients down or providing sub-standard care especi… |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:21
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100% yes #WeNurses https://twitter.com/mayerofwatton/status/1187449025617956864 |
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@XMcVey
24 October 2019 20:21
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#wenurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:22
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#WeNurses :) https://twitter.com/Jendscott/status/1187449086552760322 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:22
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RT @XMcVey: #wenurses https://twitter.com/ktwallis29/status/1187448874425864192 |
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@ktwallis29
24 October 2019 20:22
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@WeNurses Hi, bit late to the chat! My advice would be build up your support networks early #preceptors #friends #colleagues #family All super important to get through the bad days and celebrate the good days with @suehaines1 @ZEST_NuhSurgery @XMcVey #wenurses |
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@hnbarker
24 October 2019 20:22
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#WeNurses just ensuring we are inclusive tonight! https://twitter.com/rnib/status/1128736809968492544 |
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@claire_conboy
24 October 2019 20:22
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@WeNurses #WeNurses we also need to acknowledge the expectations of the patients & families. They don't know who is NQ. |
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@TurnerNurse
24 October 2019 20:22
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@WeNurses I have had this experience on placements as well. The difficulty I find with LD Nurse work is when I am scaffolding a patient into a general ward, not only am joining a new team, its like I'm walking into someone else's house and interfering as well #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:22
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Thank you and great tweeting tip #WeNurses https://twitter.com/hnbarker/status/1187449258053640194 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:23
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A really excellent point .. so what do we do about this ? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1187449266962337798 |
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@PUNCadp
24 October 2019 20:24
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@TurnerNurse @WeNurses Exactly #WeNurses |
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@Nurse_Naz
24 October 2019 20:24
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@WeNurses Take your time and don't be afraid to ask for help #WeNurses |
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@ktwallis29
24 October 2019 20:24
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#wenurses chat tonight for all newly qualified nurses! #Joinus @suehaines1 @ZEST_NuhSurgery @TeamNUH @NUHPrecep @Lisamarieabbs |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:24
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RT @Nurse_Naz: @WeNurses Take your time and don't be afraid to ask for help #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:25
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QUESTION 3 What support is available to newly qualified nurses? #WeNurses https://t.co/WP4xpwCd0I |
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@hnbarker
24 October 2019 20:26
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#WeNurses we had a #SchwartzRound today with FY1 doctors reflecting on their first few months - made me reflect on how important those first few months are to all new starters especially NQNs - mine are regularly invited to tell me how it is - we can only learn if we understand |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:26
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I have to admit that as a NQN i was quite scared a lot of the time ... however it was also a very exciting and fun time ... consolidating skills, being part of a team, learning new things, being part of something amazing #WeNurses |
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@XMcVey
24 October 2019 20:26
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@WeNurses There’s so much support out there! Each trust is a little different but start with finding out what preceptorship you should expect, who your preceptor is. We have clinical supervision for our rotation nurses, work clinically when we can with our NQ, do breakfast clubs #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:27
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Gosh sounds very worthwhile .... both for the newly qualified professinals and the org #WeNurses https://twitter.com/hnbarker/status/1187450222798168064 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:27
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wow sounds brilliant #WeNurses https://twitter.com/XMcVey/status/1187450305501380613 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:27
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RT @hnbarker: #WeNurses we had a #SchwartzRound today with FY1 doctors reflecting on their first few months - made me reflect on how import… |
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@PUNCadp
24 October 2019 20:27
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@AgencyNurse I think it's like driving a car, you start learning and gaining confidence when you're left on your own #WeNurses |
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@ktwallis29
24 October 2019 20:27
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@WeNurses #wenurses ‘pressure’ was our top ‘worry’ from this weeks NQNs. Many different ‘pressures’ from themselves, the busy hospital system, colleagues and their patients. |
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@lucy_uo
24 October 2019 20:28
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@WeNurses I've seen that some hospitals have special badges for NQNs. Although I'm a bit on the fence about the idea, because it might make people under judge them (or choose not to get help from them) #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:28
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@PUNCadp yes indeed ... however there is always a co-pilot close at hand too ;D #WeNurses #TeamWork |
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@hnbarker
24 October 2019 20:28
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@AgencyNurse It was one of the most impactful rounds we have had - 4 FY1 doctors, totally different experiences. Each had an impact on everyone who attended #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:29
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So how do we help and support with this ?? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/ktwallis29/status/1187450641918124032 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:29
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Thoughts ?? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/lucy_uo/status/1187450807840587776 |
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@ktwallis29
24 October 2019 20:29
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@lucy_uo @WeNurses #wenurses we use yellow ID card holders at @TeamNUH a project lead by the #NQNs themselves and not obvious to people who don’t know what yellow means |
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@mayerofwatton
24 October 2019 20:29
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@WeNurses Keep forgetting #WeNurses !! Been a long shift lol |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:29
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RT @ktwallis29: @lucy_uo @WeNurses #wenurses we use yellow ID card holders at @TeamNUH a project lead by the #NQNs themselves and not obvio… |
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@Jendscott
24 October 2019 20:29
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@WeNurses #weNurses good preceptorship programme, access to P&PDN team, being part of newly qualified shared decision making council, like at @NGHnhstrust a good accessible ward or dept based mentor and some fab (in the know) HCA’s ????who have your back :-) |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:29
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RT @Jendscott: @WeNurses #weNurses good preceptorship programme, access to P&PDN team, being part of newly qualified shared decision making… |
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@pea88
24 October 2019 20:30
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@WeNurses I wish I could've told NQN me - you're not the first, you won't be last, many have felt the way you do. Treat yourself the way you treat others #wenurses |
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@claire_conboy
24 October 2019 20:30
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@WeNurses Induction, preceptorship, breakfast clubs, social media, your team, your manager, clinical educators. There are some great resources out there #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:30
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Exciting times... and top tips for @leoniemarieee ? #WeNurses https://twitter.com/leoniemarieee/status/1187450573668397056 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:31
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All great go to points #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1187451373652205575 |
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@mayerofwatton
24 October 2019 20:31
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@WeNurses I have weekly one2one meetings with my students and obviously my NQN , coffee and a chat re any pressures /problems #WeNurses |
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24 October 2019 20:31
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/KikiWheats/status/1187451463368347653 |
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24 October 2019 20:31
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/VickiJNurse/status/1187451579328335872 |
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@lucy_uo
24 October 2019 20:32
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@ktwallis29 @WeNurses @TeamNUH That seems a good alternative. It doesn't shout 'I'm an NQN' but it's enough that other staff would (hopefully) be patient and helpful with them #WeNurses |
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@VickiJNurse
24 October 2019 20:32
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@WeNurses sorry!! forgot to add #WeNurses |
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@ktwallis29
24 October 2019 20:32
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@WeNurses #wenurses we talked through different options around pressure, including; accepting it’s ok to feel this way; how to seek help when needed and their perception vs reality |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:33
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@lucy_uo @ktwallis29 @WeNurses @TeamNUH I think it sounds like a nice idea ... subtle but there for those who know #WeNurses |
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@Kirstie130
24 October 2019 20:33
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@WeNurses As a NQN I started at Aintree @LivHospitals where all Preceptorship Nurses where given a Daisy Pin Badge to wear.This meant if I ever looked lost,appeared unsure;All staff could readily identify me as a NQN and the help I received came in bucket loads! #LoveLiverpool ??#wenurses |
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@mayerofwatton
24 October 2019 20:33
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@WeNurses Glad I'm not the only one #WeNurses |
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@pea88
24 October 2019 20:33
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@WeNurses Colleagues are the best support - not just "seniors" either. NHS is a big old boat - we're all in in together, make friends and look after each other #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:33
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@VickiJNurse Thats ok - that's what we are here for ;D #WeNurses |
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@PUNCadp
24 October 2019 20:33
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@alimully @WeNurses It's the not wanting to feel a burden kind of feeling! But over my training I've got better at asking for help when I've needed it #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:33
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RT @ktwallis29: @WeNurses #wenurses we talked through different options around pressure, including; accepting it’s ok to feel this way; how… |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:34
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Thats a really supportive approach - really nice to hear that NQNs can raise this issues and talk through solutions #WeNurses https://twitter.com/ktwallis29/status/1187451886959562755 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:35
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Next up is QUESTION 4: What should newly qualified nurses do if they find themselves overwhelmed? #WeNurses https://t.co/WYUwsym05s |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:35
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#WeNurses - thanks Charlotte https://twitter.com/CharlotteSecre3/status/1187452257056559104 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:35
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Thanks for sharing ... sounds like it's going well ? Great advice #WeNurses https://twitter.com/84sterbz/status/1187452208910077952 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:36
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#WeNurses |
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@PUNCadp
24 October 2019 20:36
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@WeNurses Ask for help, talk things through, don't keep things to themselves #WeNurses |
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@XMcVey
24 October 2019 20:36
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@WeNurses Reach out for support early, talk through with your team, your practice educators anyone you feel comfortable with to help make sense of some of those feelings. Don’t think you’re alone with those feelings either, lots of us have felt that way before and are here 2 help #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:37
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Brilliant to hear #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1187452663442657281 |
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@alimully
24 October 2019 20:37
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@WeNurses This is tricky not sure if it is helpful to the patient to know that the nurse looking after them is NQ. Liken it to p plates, are people more patient with drivers who have p plates #wenurses |
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@hnbarker
24 October 2019 20:37
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@WeNurses Talk to someone who will empathise - I get as a matron I might seem super scary so I regularly check in with staff make myself approachable and ask how they are - and now they tell me #ItsOkayNotToBeOkay #WeNurses |
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@ktwallis29
24 October 2019 20:37
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@WeNurses Bespoke preceptorship programme built from their induction, letting the NQN lead their preceptorship. Resilience focussed clinical supervision, career guidance and acute care skills training #wenurses |
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@mayerofwatton
24 October 2019 20:38
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@pea88 @WeNurses Indeed dont forget the extended team , I dont know what I would have done without my care navigators when I first started #WeNurses |
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@claire_conboy
24 October 2019 20:38
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@WeNurses #WeNurses take breaks, ask colleagues for help, admit when you are struggling. Contact your Manager if you still don't feel you are getting the support needed. Clinical supervision also great |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:38
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Remember that even long time qualified nurses get overwhelmed too ... stop, breathe and go and find a friendly face .... be honest ... it's ok to say "i am finding this really hard today" or "could you help me please?" #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1187452470655623168 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:38
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RT @claire_conboy: @WeNurses #WeNurses take breaks, ask colleagues for help, admit when you are struggling. Contact your Manager if you sti… |
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@VickiJNurse
24 October 2019 20:39
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@WeNurses Talk to us! I always tell my NQN to come to me and my team with any questions or queries I am very lucky to have a supportive team and to let them know everyone is happy to help but I can't help you if I don't know what's happening #WeNurses |
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@mayerofwatton
24 October 2019 20:39
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@Kirstie130 @WeNurses @LivHospitals I think that's an amazing idea #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:39
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I like this advice .... breaks are sooooo important ... prevention is better than cure ! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1187453383143231488 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:40
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#WeNurses https://twitter.com/preceptormel/status/1187453819585777664 |
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@preceptormel
24 October 2019 20:41
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@WeNurses Tell someone! Nurses are far too good at being ?? ?? and it’s not always apparent who isn’t coping so help us to help you and ask for help from your Line Manager, Practice Educator, and/or PD or Preceptorship Team. #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:41
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brilliant stuff #Wenurses https://twitter.com/ktwallis29/status/1187453578803339265 |
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@ktwallis29
24 October 2019 20:41
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@XMcVey @WeNurses Exactly this! #WeNurses |
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@PUNCadp
24 October 2019 20:41
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@WeNurses Book a holiday for a few months in!! #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:41
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Absolutely #WeNurses https://twitter.com/nursingdean/status/1187453617474719744 |
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@clinedFHFT
24 October 2019 20:41
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RT @ktwallis29: @WeNurses #wenurses ‘pressure’ was our top ‘worry’ from this weeks NQNs. Many different ‘pressures’ from themselves, the bu… |
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@clinedFHFT
24 October 2019 20:42
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RT @WeNurses: Next up is QUESTION 4: What should newly qualified nurses do if they find themselves overwhelmed? #WeNurses https://t.co/WY… |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:43
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I could not agree more ... nursing is hard and we all need to be rested, hydrated and fed in order to function safely and effectively ... breaks matter ! #WeNurses https://twitter.com/claire_conboy/status/1187454211396689924 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:43
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Always good to have some downtime and reflection time #WeNurses https://twitter.com/PUNCadp/status/1187454022401298432 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:44
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#WeNurses - fab to hear :) https://twitter.com/jenloweeee/status/1187454108078358528 |
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@pea88
24 October 2019 20:44
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@PUNCadp @WeNurses November and February !! #wenurses |
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@HeatherBain9
24 October 2019 20:44
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#wenurses This applies equally to all health professionals . What are the tips? https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1187452470655623168 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:44
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RT @HeatherBain9: #wenurses This applies equally to all health professionals . What are the tips? https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1187452470655623168 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:44
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@HeatherBain9 we could not agree more #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:45
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QUESTION 5 ... is right here .... How can each of us support newly qualified nurses in our teams? #WeNurses https://t.co/vAfTIxTSS6 |
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@UOW_VC
24 October 2019 20:46
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RT @WeNurses: Nicely said #WeNurses https://twitter.com/hnbarker/status/1187448410313543692 |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:46
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be that friendly face ... and that friendly ear #WeNurses https://twitter.com/WeNurses/status/1187454989410672640 |
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@ktwallis29
24 October 2019 20:46
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@WeNurses Be kind! Remember everyone is new once. Support and welcome them into the team. Celebrate the good days and bring each other up on the bad #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:47
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#WeNurses |
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@HeatherBain9
24 October 2019 20:48
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#wenurses who else thinks that support outside of teams such as @wenurses and sharing provides an additional support network... anonymity helps https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/1187454989410672640 |
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@claire_conboy
24 October 2019 20:48
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@WeNurses #WeNurses communication is key. Set clear, concise, achievable goals & objectives. Give them the resources required to succeed. Encourage them to seek new opportunities. |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:48
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RT @HeatherBain9: #wenurses who else thinks that support outside of teams such as @wenurses and sharing provides an additional support netw… |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:48
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RT @claire_conboy: @WeNurses #WeNurses communication is key. Set clear, concise, achievable goals & objectives. Give them the resources req… |
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@mayerofwatton
24 October 2019 20:49
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@ktwallis29 @WeNurses Make sure they are on the email list , invite them to meetings and put one2one meetings in the diary in advance #WeNurses |
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@JaneEBall
24 October 2019 20:49
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Schwarz rounds very valuable as @nursingpolicy research shows. #wenurses https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/resource/realist-informed-mixed-methods-evaluation-schwartz-rounds-england/ https://twitter.com/hnbarker/status/1187450222798168064 |
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@clinedFHFT
24 October 2019 20:49
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RT @JaneEBall: Schwarz rounds very valuable as @nursingpolicy research shows. #wenurses https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/resource/realist-informed-mixed-methods-evaluation-schwartz-rounds-england/ https://twitter.com/hnbarker/status/1187450222798168064 |
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@clinedFHFT
24 October 2019 20:50
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RT @WeNurses: QUESTION 5 ... is right here .... How can each of us support newly qualified nurses in our teams? #WeNurses https://t.co/v… |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:50
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Valuable link #ThankYou #WeNurses https://twitter.com/JaneEBall/status/1187456093762572288 |
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@VickiJNurse
24 October 2019 20:51
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@WeNurses On community I make sure they have all our numbers to contact anyone in the team and reassure we all were new once and even though a cliche there is no such thing as a stupid question. #WeNurses |
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@XMcVey
24 October 2019 20:51
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@WeNurses Be a friendly face, but also give feedback when you can. Encourage and celebrate when things go well. Open up communication for people to feel comfortable to talk to you #WeNurses |
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@hnbarker
24 October 2019 20:51
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Be there, be approachable, listen, make it easy for staff to talk to you, have fun and laugh, and always acknowledge staffs efforts no matter what #WeNurses https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/1187454989410672640 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:51
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Thanks Vicki .... important for any student nurses going straight into the community to know they will be well supported #WeNurses https://twitter.com/VickiJNurse/status/1187456504196153345 |
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@XMcVey
24 October 2019 20:52
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@mayerofwatton @ktwallis29 @WeNurses Yes ! Also get access to computer systems sorted, uniform slips, the rota planned etc #WeNurses |
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@coxc41
24 October 2019 20:53
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@WeNurses I 2nd everything @Jendscott says I can honestly say that not only done nurses have newly qualified nurses back but the whole of the nhs family. #WeNurses |
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@mayerofwatton
24 October 2019 20:53
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@WeNurses Also use names dont keep calling them the 'new nurse ' !! #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:53
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Absolutely this #WeNurses https://twitter.com/mayerofwatton/status/1187457125443919873 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:54
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#wenurses https://twitter.com/joharvey66/status/1187457242532106241 |
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@keeling_michael
24 October 2019 20:54
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@AgencyNurse Has anyone explored the idea of protected breaks for nurses? Pts quite rightly have protected meal times.. Ive noticed that other members of MDT get breaks.. It seems that nurses are left struggling to get their breaks.. Food, drink and rest important for nurses too. #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:55
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AND FINALLY What are your parting words of wisdom for newly qualified nurses ? #WeNurses https://t.co/caqVRHi3EL |
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@WeCommNurses
24 October 2019 20:55
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RT @WeNurses: AND FINALLY What are your parting words of wisdom for newly qualified nurses ? #WeNurses https://t.co/caqVRHi3EL |
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@WeLDnurses
24 October 2019 20:55
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RT @WeNurses: AND FINALLY What are your parting words of wisdom for newly qualified nurses ? #WeNurses https://t.co/caqVRHi3EL |
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@WeCYPnurses
24 October 2019 20:55
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RT @WeNurses: AND FINALLY What are your parting words of wisdom for newly qualified nurses ? #WeNurses https://t.co/caqVRHi3EL |
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@mayerofwatton
24 October 2019 20:55
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@XMcVey @ktwallis29 @WeNurses Oh yes nothing worse then the basics not being sorted before someone starts #WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:55
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@keeling_michael i am not sure ... but its definitely a #WeNurses discussion waiting to happen ! #WeNurses |
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@keeling_michael
24 October 2019 20:56
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RT @AgencyNurse: @keeling_michael i am not sure ... but its definitely a #WeNurses discussion waiting to happen ! #WeNurses |
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@XMcVey
24 October 2019 20:56
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@WeNurses Enjoy it, you’ve worked so hard to get here. Yes some days are going to be tough but remember what got you here. Give yourself time, talks to us, your friends, your team #WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:57
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#WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:57
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#WeNurses |
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24 October 2019 20:57
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#wenurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:57
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RT @WeNurses: AND FINALLY What are your parting words of wisdom for newly qualified nurses ? #WeNurses https://t.co/caqVRHi3EL |
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@ktwallis29
24 October 2019 20:57
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@WeNurses Protect your passion and the rest will come! #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:58
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RT @ktwallis29: @WeNurses Protect your passion and the rest will come! #wenurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:58
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#WeNurses |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:59
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#WeNurses |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:59
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Absolutely #WeNurses https://twitter.com/susanab28396729/status/1187458512718200832 |
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@HeatherBain9
24 October 2019 20:59
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#wenurses You have the foundation, now focus on where you want to be in five years time. There are so many opportunities in nursing and your uni will always be happy to guide ?? https://twitter.com/wenurses/status/1187457503006732289 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 20:59
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RT @HeatherBain9: #wenurses You have the foundation, now focus on where you want to be in five years time. There are so many opportunities… |
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@AgencyNurse
24 October 2019 20:59
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RT @HeatherBain9: #wenurses You have the foundation, now focus on where you want to be in five years time. There are so many opportunities… |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 21:00
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Very well said #WeNurses https://twitter.com/CharlotteSecre3/status/1187458810799108097 |
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@WeNurses
24 October 2019 21:01
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Annnnnnnnnddddddddddd thats a wrap for tonight ! Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and tips #WeNurses https://t.co/G0xXcfpsRZ |
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@becksherrington
24 October 2019 21:01
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RT @JaneEBall: Schwarz rounds very valuable as @nursingpolicy research shows. #wenurses https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/resource/realist-informed-mixed-methods-evaluation-schwartz-rounds-england/ https://twitter.com/hnbarker/status/1187450222798168064 |
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@keeling_michael
24 October 2019 21:03
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@WeNurses Enjoy it, always ask, don't bottle things up... It's an emotionally challenging and rewarding job.. Talk about it, don't suffer or struggle in silence.. #wenurses |
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