Victoria Ibrahim (Nr Tori)’s Post

Indeed, life is a school, and we keep learning new things every day. Working in the Accident and Emergency Unit for a couple of weeks now has taught me a lot, and I've been learning and unlearning along the way. You may wonder if this is my first time in this unit — and the answer is yes. Throughout my years of training and experience, I've been working behind the scenes of medicine, saving lives through my analytical and clinical laboratory skills to aid in diagnosis. The A&E unit of any hospital has its unique features, distinguishing it from other units. Some of my colleagues call it "THE PRESSURE ZONE". This section is the first point of contact for patients arriving at the hospital, and it's often under urgent circumstances. The facility where I work is a tertiary institution that serves both Ondo and Edo states in Nigeria. I've seen patients and their families rush in, desperate and hopeful, ready to do whatever it takes to save a life, counting on the emergency team to do their best. I've also learned to work closely with other professionals (nurses, pharmacists, doctors, emergency drivers), doing all we can to save lives amidst the intense pressure of this unit. Together, we put our lives on the line each day in selfless dedication to others. This love for saving lives goes beyond the superficial; it's the kind born from selflessness. We don’t have to wait for a special day to celebrate healthcare professionals. We can honor them every day. ....Stay tuned as I share more experiences...: - Managing aggressive relatives - Encouraging those losing hope - Comforting those who have lost loved ones I'm embracing every bit of this journey. Indeed, life is a teacher, and the wise always learn from it. #EveryLifeMatters #AccidentandEmergencyTeam #Health

Today marks two years since I stepped away from bedside nursing to embark on a journey of managing my own organization. This transition was both exciting and challenging. I am incredibly grateful to my husband for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to lead at Skystep Group of Companies. Leaving bedside nursing, a role I was passionate about, wasn’t easy. I wondered how I would adapt to the entrepreneurial space. Yet, through determination and the skills I honed as a nurse manager, I found my footing. Leading teams, setting goals, and driving meaningful outcomes have been rewarding in ways I couldn’t have anticipated. Looking back, I realize that my foundation in nursing management and leadership was instrumental in preparing me for this new chapter. To anyone facing a career transition, my advice is this: excel wherever you are and seize every opportunity to learn. My dedication to growing as a nurse manager equipped me for this path as a nurse entrepreneur. Today, I’m proud to say that my journey has expanded beyond leading at Skystep. I’ve become an author, sharing my thoughts in “Why I Hate the Nursing Practice in Nigeria,” a book that has sparked meaningful conversations. I’ve also launched initiatives like ASK Foundation, COA Connect for Nurses, and the Nurses Reform Initiative, all focused on making an impact in healthcare. Additionally, I’m honored to align my work with the SDG goals and serve as the Abuja Lead for Giving Tuesday Nigeria. This journey has been filled with obstacles, fears, and countless learning moments, but above all, it’s been inspiring. I’m committed to helping nurses find their fit, whether in bedside nursing or by exploring other aspects of this diverse profession. Here’s to continued growth, impact, and the courage to step into spaces where we can make a difference. #NursingLeadership #NurseEntrepreneur #HealthcareInnovation #SDGs #GivingTuesday #WomenInLeadership

🌟 It's Time to Unlearn and Relearn! 🌟 Nursing is far more than just a common vocation; it is a profession rooted in expertise and compassion. As nurses, we are diligently engaged in our work, observing and identifying health challenges in our communities, while employing evidence-based approaches to address them. Recently, the NDDCCN NIGERIA, founded by the visionary Nurse David Ogunlabi, launched an Antibiotics Awareness Campaign on the streets of Lagos. This initiative aims to educate the public about the pressing issue of antibiotic resistance and the significant health risks it poses, as highlighted by leading researchers. This campaign represents not only our ability as nurses to discover and proffer solutions to health-related problems but also our commitment to advancing health education in Nigeria. If I may ask, how familiar are you with Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? 🤔 What are your thoughts on the importance of antibiotic awareness in combating this global health challenge? Let’s engage. Your insights can truly make a difference! 💉✨ #NursingProfession #AntibioticsAwareness #PublicHealth #EvidenceBasedPractice #NursesLead https://lnkd.in/d2QAUXuN

Nigeria faces a significant healthcare challenge with roughly one physician for every 5,000 people. As of March 2023, around 11,000 Nigerian-trained doctors are working in the UK, constituting 25% of the NHIS workforce, along with nearly 3,895 in the US and 281 in other African countries. Additionally, there are 13,656 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives in the UK. The discussion will explore private-sector-driven solutions focusing on policymaking, collaboration/partnerships, consultancy, and investment. Whether you’re an investor, stakeholder, or health practitioner ((Doctor, Nurse, Pharmacist, Medical Lab Scientist, Physiotherapist), —locally or internationally—you’re invited to join us in exploring these vital issues. Register using the link : https://lnkd.in/gZUpXYW8

💕GOOD DOCTORS AND NURSES STILL EXIST! Going through the soft copy of Punch Newspaper today, I saw different headlines that didn't make any difference. My eyes saw something and stopped to check twice: "Doctors, nurses contributing money to buy drugs for patients" - President Cancer Society In a society filled with nonchalant attitudes of the leaders, nay rulers towards the health of the citizens, such a compassionate gesture is simply amazing. The health sector is usually at the top list but here, it is one of the most neglected sectors. Getting access to good healthcare is almost nonexistent and pretty expensive. Kudos to these doctors and nurses who are going the extra mile to save lives despite the financial strain. Let's send some love and blessings to these amazing healthcare providers in Nigeria. Imagine the level of mental healing such patients would experience and the impact on their overall well-being! What more can we do to help the sick in our different nations? I write for your total healing. Let's Connect and light 🕯️ up the world 🌍 #Pen360° #WritingForTheTotalYou #SaveTheSick #Empathy #GoodDoctorsNurses #MentalHealthMatters

Nigeria has become the first African country to join RNAO's signature #BPSO program. In this Independent Newspapers Nigeria story, RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun expresses optimism about the transformative impact of the program on nursing practices in Nigeria: https://lnkd.in/gB8dvV6g

I have had impacted wisdom teeth for a couple of years now, but my fear of extraction pain supersedes the 2 weeks in a year where they cause me discomfort and a range of flu-like symptoms. I was shocked to learn that about 60% of the world's population faces wisdom teeth challenges. As I eat easy-to-swallow items this week, I am reminded of one of the most revolutionary ideas and policies by former British premier David Cameron that should have been easy to swallow for the British people but wasn't easy and did go down quite well.(See what I did there? 🤣) You see, the ideology behind "Big Society" is to encourage society to look within itself to solve certain issues. To have a society that feels and believes it is empowered enough to draw up solutions to most of their local problems. Not to look outwards for help but inwards. While "Big Society" as a policy did not take off well, we continue to see this kind of thinking and approach to challenges even here in Africa. This week is The National Nurses Week, where we take a step back and truly appreciate the humongous work and contribution that nurses bring to the healthcare sector. While statistics show that Kenya has a 1:17000 doctor to patient ratio, we can only imagine the level of self dependence and trouble shooting that nurses have to do on a day to day basis to ensure that the healthcare system works. This year's theme for the National Nurses week is " Nurses make the difference" and they truly do, I even dare say, they are the backbone of many healthcare systems in many developing nations. So this week, as we embrace an attitude of self-innovation , as we ask ourselves what we can do for ourselves to provide localised solutions, take some time to thank that Nurse you know. We salute all Nurses and we see you!   Happy National Nurses Week!

Nigeria faces a significant healthcare challenge with roughly one physician for every 5,000 people. As of March 2023, around 11,000 Nigerian-trained doctors are working in the UK, constituting 25% of the NHIS workforce, along with nearly 3,895 in the US and 281 in other African countries. Additionally, there are 13,656 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives in the UK. The discussion will explore private-sector-driven solutions focusing on policymaking, collaboration/partnerships, consultancy, and investment. Whether you’re an investor, stakeholder, or health practitioner ((Doctor, Nurse, Pharmacist, Medical Lab Scientist, Physiotherapist), —locally or internationally—you’re invited to join us in exploring these vital issues. Register using the link : https://lnkd.in/gZUpXYW8

The literature on palliative and end-of-life care in the Arab and Islamic world, including Egypt, is limited and does not present a clear picture of the cultural context. This report described the palliative and end-of-life care situation in Egypt, focusing on the nursing viewpoint. https://lnkd.in/gJsYJW8J

I call on the Minister for Health & Medical Services to give a statement on the loss of a life at Nadi Hospital due to a procedural negligence by the medical staffs who attended to this emergency. First of all, let me shower some light on the attitude of nurses and doctors in public hospitals. It is saddening, sorrowful and regretful to witness and experience how these medical staffs at times treats our public. Public hospitals are a delicate facility where almost all of our citizens living below the poverty belt visits whenever they need medical attention. At some point in times, as of now, they fear to attend in cause of a wrong treatment that could lead them to die. These are the same people who also has a weight of responsibility to look after their families, but they always receive ailing treaments. Harshika, I have been reading about her situation and how she died. Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji is duly responsible to honestly get back to the public with the outcome of this investigation. This is not the first case whereby a life has been lost in the temple where lives are meant to be saved until there is the last hope. To those staffs responsible, change your attitude. You may be a significant string to savior of life, but neither you are the PM and nor GOD, treat everyone calmly, and politely. It is not wise to hand the student doctors the responsibility of handling emergencies. Shortage of medical staffs means our Fiji Government must proactively seek overseas expat doctors employments'. Only two sectors needs a 101% attention in Fiji, the Ministry of Health & Medical Services and the Ministry of Education, Heritage & Arts. We can drive along a pot-holed road, we can travel in a corroded bus, we can run on an unmanageable turf, we can survive in a costly environment, but what we can't do is receive third grade medical and educational services. By right, Harshika has a legit case to file and seek answers from the courts. Money can not bring back Harshika, but definitely her family needs to be compensated for their loss. #FixFijianMedicalServices #WeAreAllVictims