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Mindfulness Part 3: Don’t give up
In the concluding part of a three-part series, Mandy Day-Calder reveals how to overcome the barriers to mindfulness.
13 Feb 2017
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Mindfulness Part 2: Core techniques to reduce your stress
In the second part of our series on mindfulness, Mandy Day-Calder explains how paying attention to what is happening in the moment can put you in control of your emotional responses.
07 Feb 2017
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Mindfulness Part 1: How to regain your focus
In the first of a three-part series, Mandy Day-Calder explains the ‘essence’ of mindfulness.
02 Feb 2017
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LGBT equality: mind your language
Remember that married no longer necessarily means heterosexual. A little care with language can help promote a much more inclusive atmosphere.
29 Jan 2017
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Faith and spirituality: how to remain professional
Some patients value the opportunity to discuss their faith. For others, any mention of spirituality is an unwarranted intrusion.
17 Jan 2017
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How to set and achieve your goals
Setting clear goals can help give clarity to your long-term vision and motivate you to get there, writes Mandy Day-Calder.
09 Jan 2017
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How to stay enthusiastic after years of nursing
Nursing in your 40s, 50s and beyond is difficult if you don’t feel valued. Here’s how to sustain your enthusiasm and make maturity an advantage.
27 Dec 2016
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How to cope with staff shortages
Pressure resulting from understaffing can leave you feeling angry and defeated, but there are strategies to boost your resilience.
12 Dec 2016
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Reflect on your successes in 2016
It has been a tough year for nurses, so take time to celebrate everything you have achieved.
05 Dec 2016
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How to stay motivated at work over the festive season
Working at Christmas means spending time away from loved ones. Life coach Mandy Day-Calder has some tips on how to keep your motivation and energy levels up.
01 Dec 2016
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Get the most out of your practice placements
As a student you should expect support, but you can also take a proactive approach to your learning.
22 Nov 2016
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How to thrive as a mentor and build positive relationships with students
Mentoring should be a rewarding experience for mentor and student, but the relationship needs to be handled with care.
17 Nov 2016
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How to relay complex information to patients
As a student you need to practise breaking complicated information down into ‘comprehensible...
12 Nov 2016
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How to develop your emotional resilience
Do you ruminate for days after a difficult incident at work? The good news is you can...
09 Nov 2016
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How to cope with rude or hostile colleagues
Working relationships in healthcare settings are not immune to day-to-day conflicts. But...
02 Nov 2016
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How to meet patients’ expectations
Feeling overwhelmed? Take some time to think about what really matters to patients, advises...
26 Oct 2016
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Student experience: how to cope when a patient dies
The death of a patient is one of the most difficult experiences you will face as a nursing...
19 Oct 2016