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How to work collaboratively with patients
Mandy-Day Calder explains how to develop a genuinely collaborative relationship with...
18 Oct 2016
Mandy Day-Calder
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Working effectively in a culturally diverse team
Life coach Mandy Day-Calder offers advice on how to develop your cultural competence at work
13 Oct 2016
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How to stay mentally healthy
Recent reports indicate a dramatic increase in the number of nursing students accessing...
08 Oct 2016
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How to be a good role model
Students and new staff look to senior nurses for guidance and will often emulate what they witness - both the good and the bad. Here’s how to be a positive influence as a role model.
27 Sep 2016
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When laughter is the best medicine - and when it is not
Mandy Day-Calder looks at the benefits and pitfalls of using humour with patients and colleagues
12 Sep 2016
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The art of decision making
Mandy Day-Calder looks at ways to increase your confidence in your decision-making ability.
07 Sep 2016
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Adopting a multi-sensory approach to nursing care
Using all your senses to 'see' the whole patient is a valuable nursing skill, says...
06 Sep 2016
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Keeping your nursing spark alive
After a well-earned summer break, it can be hard to return to the daily grind of early...
31 Aug 2016
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Respect your patients even when you disagree with them
Nurses have a duty to put their personal views to one side. Here are some strategies to cope when you find yourself judging a patient or situation.
18 Aug 2016
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Knowing when to leave your work at the office
The unique pressures of the nursing role can make it difficult to switch off. Life coach...
10 Aug 2016
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When a colleague needs your support
What do you do if a colleague is having a bad day every day? Resist the urge to judge, assess the situation - and report any concerns about safety immediately.
04 Aug 2016
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Maintaining professional boundaries
Keeping the balance right in nurse-patient relationships is vital to protect yourself, your patients and avoid burn out.
22 Jul 2016
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How to provide constructive feedback
If delivered well, providing honest, constructive feedback to your colleagues can be a positive experience for all concerned
18 Jul 2016
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Finding your voice in a multidisciplinary team
Nurses need to be flexible, confident team players
12 Jul 2016
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Caring for yourself when you are the patient
Being a nurse doesn’t give immunity from long-term illness: points to consider after being diagnosed
12 Jul 2016
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Voluntary sector: feel-good posts outside the NHS offer job satisfaction
Information specialist nurse Ellen Watters offers advice to those wanting to move out of the health service
05 Jul 2016
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How to promote effective communication
When a patient's condition affects their ability to express themselves it is important to use different strategies to meet their needs, says Mandy Day-Calder
05 Jul 2016
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Student life - Professional conduct
Overstepping boundaries can undermine patients’ trust and respect – and may put your future registration at risk.
01 Jun 2016