Layla Haidrani
‘Be the best you can be in every situation’
Royal Stoke Hospital resuscitation officer and RCNi Nurse of the Year Amanda Burston explains what inspires her to work as a nurse.
Putting your best foot forward to combat social isolation
Advanced nurse practitioner, Clare Mechen on why a simple gesture can make the biggest difference to your day.
Field of practice: the Positive Behaviour Support festival
A one-day festival explored the use of Positive Behaviour Support to ensure people with learning disabilities and autism live fuller lives.
'I’ve had wonderful role models in my career'
Take every opportunity, learn from the lessons being taught to you and above all be ambitious, urges director of nursing Angela Thompson.
‘The road ahead won’t always be smooth – but it will be interesting’
Consultant breast services nurse Maria Noblet reveals how her nursing specialism cemented a desire to stay close to patients who are going through surgery.
My Job: head of nursing
Finding the niche that suits you can often be as daunting as starting out in nursing, but nurse leader Joanne Strain says a willingness to learn can be your guide.
'Community nurses are well placed to reach out to vulnerable groups'
Award-winning specialist practitioner district nurse for NHS Borders Lynn Weir discusses how a conference marked a turning point in her career development, and the importance of tackling inequality within healthcare.
Sexual intimacy: the disruptive effects of cancer treatment
Having a diagnosis of breast cancer at a young age, together with chemotherapy and surgery, affects how women look at themselves – and sexual intimacy with partners
Connecting with people is what I enjoy most
EMIS Health head of customer operations Ian Bailey explains why patients can benefit from technological developments in healthcare services.
My job: paediatric diabetes specialist nurse
Thirty-four years working as a nurse can have its challengers, but for diabetes specialist Carol Metcalfe there is still fun to be had in her role.
‘Do the right thing and be prepared to support an unpopular view’
Senior lecturer Lorna McInulty explains how becoming a trauma nurse co-coordinator changed her career.
Blind babies and young children to benefit from new music scheme
A new music scheme for blind babies and partially sighted infants and young children has been aunched.