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Coping with stress and learning resilience as a newly qualified nurse

Leaving behind your student days and starting your nursing career is a challenging time. Newly qualified staff nurse Kayleigh Peel discusses how she is coping with the stress of her new role, and her realisation that building resilience is an essential part of being a nurse
Posted 24 January 2018 - 12:25
 
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