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#SelfAwareness is the perception of one’s physical state, mental state, and emotional thoughts, and one’s potential in a professional role. #Nursing organizations consider self-awareness to be a key competency for nurses. From Wiley International Nursing Review. https://bit.ly/3x67dYU #OncNurse

Nursing - A Core Element of Rehabilitation The World Health Organization as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife in 2020. In recognition of this important role, the Global Rehabilitation Alliance and the International Council of Nurses are highlighting the crucial, and often underappreciated, contributions of nurses in the field of rehabilitation. Rehabilitation and Nursing: A Perfect Match Rehabilitation focuses on helping individuals with disabilities or health conditions regain and maintain optimal function. Nursing, at its core, involves using clinical expertise to empower people to improve, maintain, or recover their health, manage challenges, and achieve the best possible quality of life. This inherent synergy makes nurses ideal partners in the rehabilitation journey. Nurses: Delivering Care Throughout the Rehabilitation Pathway Nurses play a critical role throughout all stages of rehabilitation care, from the initial acute phase to post-acute care, and long-term management. They are present in various settings, including nursing homes and community-based rehabilitation programs. The core principle guiding their practice is not simply “doing things to” patients, but rather “doing things with” patients. This collaborative approach involves education, demonstration, and practice, all geared towards empowering patients to regain independence. More Than Just Treatment: Building Relationships and Understanding Nurses bring a unique perspective to the rehabilitation team. In most settings, they develop long-lasting relationships with patients and their families. This allows them to gain a deep understanding of individual needs and contextual factors that can significantly influence the rehabilitation process. By considering these personal and social aspects, nurses can tailor interventions and support systems to maximize success. Investing in Nurses: A Recipe for High-Quality Rehabilitation The message from the Global Rehabilitation Alliance and the International Council of Nurses is clear: strengthening the role of nurses in rehabilitation is essential for delivering high-quality care and achieving optimal outcomes. This requires action from various stakeholders: Governmental Support: Policymakers need to recognize the vital role of nurses in rehabilitation and allocate resources accordingly. Rehabilitation Service Providers: Investing in nurse training, education, and professional development programs specific to rehabilitation is crucial. Empowering Nurses, Empowering Patients By recognizing the invaluable contributions of nurses and fostering their expertise in rehabilitation, we can create a healthcare system that empowers both patients and nurses. This collaborative approach will lead to a brighter future for individuals seeking to regain their independence and live fulfilling lives. Full article: https://shorturl.at/lzJOW #nurse #rehabilitation #rehabilitationnurse #disability #physiotherapy #OT

When you hear about a nursing specialty that requires nurses to think on their feet and provide immediate care to patients, what comes to your mind? ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY NURSING It's a specialty that enables you to make you the first line of defense in a medical crisis where every second counts and your skills can mean the difference between life and death. This field is a vital and fast-paced one. It involves providing immediate care to patients who have suffered injuries or illnesses that require urgent attention. Essential skills that are needed in this field include; 📌Ability to make quick informed decisions and work under pressure 📌Calm demeanor amid pressure 📌Rapid Assessment skills 📌Ability to quickly evaluate and determine the severity of patients' conditions and prioritize care. 📌 Life-saving skills such as CPR 📌Ability to communicate and work together with other team members to coordinate care The following are places A&E nurses can work: 📍Trauma centers 📍 Emergency Department ( pediatrics, geriatric and psychiatric) 📍 Urgent care centers 📍 Military or combat zone 📍Disaster response teams 📍 Ambulance and pre-hospital care team etc. Requirements for A&E nursing 🎈RN certification 🎈RAEN ( Registered Accident and Emergency Nurse) certification. This can be gotten at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital or National Orthopedic Hospital Ogbobi, Lagos, etc 🎈You can further by going for Masters and Ph.D in Accident and Emergency Nursing. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and are passionate about making a difference in urgent situations, then Accident and Emergency Nursing might be the perfect fit for you. #accidentandemergencynursing #nursingspecialty #nurseemerge

I was recently recognized for my commitment to patient care and the profession of nursing through clinical advocacy. With recognition also came the opportunity to be a panelist and share my perspectives with newer nurses. One person asked, “How do I remain committed to my values as a clinical nurse despite the current healthcare environment?” This question came on the tail end of a story where the new grad attempted to speak up regarding a safety concern. I was not shocked by this new grad’s experience, but I was saddened. This was a 22-year-old who young-heartedly entered into this earnest profession to do good, and in just six short months, now wore eyes that displayed pain. After taking the time to be a human and acknowledge the tears in their eyes, I shared that I am not exempt from experiencing the pains of clinical nursing. But I have also experienced the beauty of when my voice makes a difference. For me, nursing is my ministry. This work is spiritual, and I feel called to do it. This means that I am here to serve no man or no system. I am here to do the work of the Lord. And that means that sometimes I’ll have to stand alone, knowing my reward doesn’t come from here. There is no greater honor than being called to protect the lives of the most vulnerable. The reality is no matter our beliefs, as a nurse, it’s our ethical obligation to remain committed. I shared that while I believe in our ethical obligation as a profession, my issue with this obligation is the obscurity of who protects the voice and power of the nurse in practice. The ANA's recent Code of Ethics for Nurses states, “When practices in the healthcare delivery system or organization threaten the welfare of the patient, nurses should express their concern to responsible managers or administrators or…to appropriate higher authority [internal or external].” It sounds reverent and philosophically sound, right? But in practice, “expressing concern” can leave you labeled as negative, it can lead to disciplinary action, and it can cost you your livelihood. 50% of new graduates are leaving their place of employment, and 20% are leaving nursing altogether. They do not need reminding of their ethical duties, but they do need support to live them out. We all do. I see a lot of LinkedIn nurses advocating for leaving the bedside, as it seems to be the only source of agency the individual nurse has. This can’t be the answer. We will all likely need a bedside nurse. So, what do nursing leaders and scholars suggest? How do we actionably support nurses in practice to ethically be the clinicians they are called to be? I know unequivocally, that if there remains an uneven burden on the bedside clinician, we’ll never live up to our potential as a profession. And nursing is far too great to do anything less. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Elizabeth Rochin Ph.D., RN Katie Boston- Leary, PHD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN American Nurses Association

I agree totally @Ruth Stross, nurses and nursing face significant challenges threatening their survival for the future. Burnout, exhaustion and low staffing levels are resulting in many of our colleagues leaving the profession. The RCN recently published a nursing workforce insights resource which highlights specific nurse numbers by both region and Integrated Care System. (RCN 2024). The resource highlights local issues with the nursing workforce; where nurses work, nurses and GP’s per 10,000 head of population, sickness rates as well  as the costs for agency nursing staff. All these factors will  impact the health outcomes of our population. In respect of the RCNs workforce review this does not delve particularly into our own specialism of neurology and we have little insight in England of neurology nursing numbers. No wonder the Perfect Storm is brewing if we don’t know how many nurses are available to support the 1 in 6 people who live with a neurological condition.  The devolved nations have all undertaken a review of neuro nursing numbers and I feel one of the actions needed particularly in neurology is to quantify just how many nurses work in the diverse specialisms of neurology across England’s workforce so that the #FutureofNursing is planned strategically. The voluntary sector have estimated for example the numbers of MS and epilepsy nurses specialists but what of the welfare of those with rarer neurological conditions?  Research published in The Lancet Neurology has confirmed that neurological conditions are now the leading cause of ill health and disability globally. More than 4 in 10 of the world population lived with a neurological condition in 2021, approximately 3.4 billion people so we need to prioritise our neurology nursing workforce. The NHS workforce themes of TRAIN, RETAIN and REFORM are very applicable to neurology nursing but a base line of where we are now needs to be established. We also need to ensure our nursing workforce is #FittoCare. Anthony Lawton’s recent publication that provides insights from the frontline of nursing is a powerful tool to help our nursing workforce deal with stress and burnout. The conversation has started we need action now! Fit to Care book review British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing Vol. 20, No. 6 https://lnkd.in/eS6hDq_X Royal College of Nursing. Nursing Workforce Insights 024. https://lnkd.in/edd9cj4M #RuthStross #AnthonyLawton #RitaSom #JonathanBeebee #GeorginaCarr #NeurologyAcademy

𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Hey nursing community! It's time for a mindset shift. 💡 If we want to see 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, it starts with US. It starts with embracing a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. Too often, we get caught in a cycle of reacting to challenges. Let's flip the script! Let's become the initiators. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭: 👍 The nurse who advocates tirelessly for patient safety, even when it's met with resistance. 𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑻'𝑺 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔. 👍The nurse who identifies a workflow inefficiency and designs a better system. 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞." 👍The nurse who refuses to accept the status quo and champions new ways of delivering care. 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫. Remember, nurses are natural problem-solvers. We're at the frontlines, witnessing the challenges firsthand. We have a unique perspective that's invaluable. Let's use it! I'm not just talking about big, sweeping changes (though those are important too!). I'm talking about the everyday acts of initiative that add up to something extraordinary. ➡️ 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨:   ✅ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬.   ✅ 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲" 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.   ✅ 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬.   ✅ 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬. Together, we can rewrite the narrative of nursing. 𝑾𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒕. 💪 Rebecca Love Udod Sonia Courtney Hogenson, Kasey Pacheco Michael Maclaren Shannon Jose Arnold Tariga Angie Gray Leanne Meier American Nursing Management MollySarah Hughes Ayla Roberts, Ayam Samuel Ndasi Noubissi Chris Caulfield, RN Jeff Markley, Jeff Doucette Jeffrey M. Lewis, MBOE,David Dibble Mechelle Plasse, Milagros R. Elia, Ndasi Noubissi Maxel, MMS,BNS,SRN,HND Noora A. Bill Hurley THE NURSING STARS MAGAZINE Mmathapelo Matshediso Mokoena Nurses in Charge Inc Angie Gray Benjamin Joel Breboneria, DNS, MA, MSN, RN, CNE, NEA-BC aya attia salama Nyempu Karmue-Hall DNP MSN, FNP, RN, CNA, PMH-BC Sarah Hughes Hon. A/Prof Ratan Jalan Jennifer Thietz, MSN, BSN, RN Dina Paoloni Dr. Diane Cannon, DNP, MHA, RN Rani Tharumalingam #nursesonlinkedin #nursing #nurses #nursesunite #nursesupport #NursesLead #InitiativeMatters #FutureOfNursing #NurseInnovation #SolutionsNotProblems

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Reflecting on a Career in Nursing: A Call for Change This is a personal post I have pondered sharing for some time. I began my nursing career in 1987, and this year, many of my original cohort—‘Set 56’ from the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust—retired. While some have returned, others have not. Yet we remain close; many are my dearest friends to this day. Once a year, our group gathers in London. Our reunions are filled with both laughter and tears, reflecting the rollercoaster careers we’ve all experienced. This year, however, has been one of deep reflection. Nursing has been incredibly fulfilling. Along the way, I have met countless inspiring colleagues, and I feel privileged to now work with nurses and healthcare professionals in neurology. Looking forward, I am increasingly worried about the future of nursing in the UK. The profession I love faces significant challenges that threaten its very survival. Consider these stark statistics: • The number of nurses leaving the profession within 5 years has risen by 67%. • The number leaving within 10 years has increased by 43%. • In England alone, there are currently 32,000 unfilled nursing posts. • By 2036/37, the shortfall in community nurses is projected to reach 37,000. • Since 2010/11, the pay of the average nurse has fallen by 23% in real terms. Burnout and exhaustion, driven by low staffing levels, increasing patient demand, and lack of governmental support, are forcing talented professionals to leave the field. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) warns of a “perfect storm” of more staff leaving and fewer joining, jeopardizing patient care across the UK. So, what can be done to protect this vital profession and ensure future generations have the opportunity for such a rewarding career? Recognition • #Substantialpayincreases to make nursing financially viable and attractive. • #Waivinggraduateloans for nurses who commit to working in the NHS or public sector long term. Value • Nurses need to feel heard and respected—#ListenToUs. • We embody #Values like empathy, altruism, social justice, dignity, and integrity. Our core professional principles—autonomy, accountability, professionalism, and curiosity—are indispensable to patient care and the broader healthcare system. By addressing pay, conditions, and recognition, we can boost recruitment, improve retention, and alleviate the current staff shortages. Nursing has given me a lifetime of purpose, and I will continue advocating for this profession. But we need action. Together, we can ensure the survival—& flourishing—of nursing in the UK. Let’s start the conversation. What else can be done? #SupportNurses #FutureOfNursing Sharon Gill (nee Wood) Anne Marie Tiernan Sarah Roderick Eleanor Garlick Del Thomas Ciara O'Meara Julie Dock Mhairi Coutts Sue Thomas Helen Crowther Jonathan Beebee audrey cullen Carmel Wilkinson Therese Burke AM Belinda Bardsley Joelle Massouh Pam Andrews Louise Saxton Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL

"I see a lot of LinkedIn nurses advocating for leaving the bedside, as it seems to be the only source of agency the individual nurse has. This can’t be the answer. We will all likely need a bedside nurse. So, what do nursing leaders and scholars suggest? How do we actionably support nurses in practice to ethically be the clinicians they are called to be?" Carlie Austin I wanted to spend a few days thinking about your moving and poignant post. You have raised some excellent questions and points. (And, of course, you were recognized for your outstanding clinical practice and advocacy). 1) ✳✳We need to unleash as much energy and effort on sustaining nurses at the bedside as we seem to be using to encourage them to leave. 2) Do our bedside nursing association Boards of Directors have representation of nurses at the bedside? If all I see is "academic this," "university that," I question whether the valuable perspective of those they serve is truly available to support the direction and development of the organization. For example, it is good to see Emerging Professionals on the Board of Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) & Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) 2) While it's important to address issues like working conditions and staffing, we must also acknowledge that not all organizations are unsupportive. Toxic positivity is indeed a concern, but there's a 'happy medium' we must strive for. 4) Professional nursing organizations play a crucial role in our field, yet only a small percentage of nurses are members of their professional "homes." Being part of these organizations, contributing to best practices of nursing specialties, and fostering a sense of purpose and fellowship are essential for all nurses, including those who **choose** to care for patients at the bedside. More to come...thank you for tagging me as part of this conversation. Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) American Academy of Nursing American Nurses Association American Organization for Nursing Leadership Organization of Nurse Leaders (ONL) National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) Nancy Travis, MS, RN, CPN, C-ONQS, ANLC-P, FAWHONN Heather DiCioccio, DNP, RNC-MNN, C-ONQS Jennifer Mensik Kennedy PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

Bloody And Scary Nursing Profession . . . ---If you have ever had to hold the penis of a full grown man and pass a catheter for him without any emotional attachment. ---If you have ever had to hold and feed a 7-month born premature baby and not drop it out of fright. ---If you have ever had to use a gloved hand to extract poop from the anus of an adult. ---If you have had to change a fully soiled diaper of an adult or elderly person who cannot move from one spot. ---If you have ever had to nurse an adult or child for one month or more... and then lose the person to the cold hands of death in a second. ---If you had had to counsel and give comfort to a family that may very likely lose a dying loved one ---If you had to see blood daily as you deliver babies from different vaginal canals--small and great, neat and smelly...) then you can say that nursing is not a big deal Do we do what many can't do?...yes. Do we deserve more?...yes Do we deserve to be paid triple of what we earn presently...yes Now, --Few of us give care at the bedside and still come online to train and coach nurses to be more than exceptional beyond the beside. --Few of us give care at the bedside and still come online to run a business --Few of us give care at the bedside and still run an NGO to give free care to the less privileged. Do we deserve more respect and remuneration? Yes! So when next you see a registered nurse, Know that the bloodiness she sees daily is no walk in the park And repost this to send a message to the government that we deserve to be paid more. Before you comment....remember that some years back, some of us caught covid in the line of duty. ... What awesome thing do you know that a nurse has done in your presence or earshot?