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In this week’s instalment of the Day in the Life Series, we caught up with a Mental Health Nurse. We tried to find out all aspects of her job knowing that without her, patients’ needs would not be met. Can you sum up your main responsibilities? I am responsible for the care of patients suffering [...]

The one thing many people dread is the bi-annual trip to the dentist. The nurse behind the desk calls your name and the fear is instantly visible on your face. The sound of the drill sends a cold shiver down your spine. Today we caught up with a nurse whose every day job causes this [...]

The first port of call for most of us requiring medical advice for an on-going issue is the GP. Working with the public on a daily basis, a GP has the ability to usually diagnose and refer patients. We caught up with a GP to discuss their role. Can you sum up your main responsibilities? [...]

One of the most dangerous jobs in nursing is possibly the role of prison nurse. They have to provide treatment and care in a place that they are at risk constantly. Although not all inmates are going to attack, exploring the unknown each day is  a scary prospect. We caught up with a prison nurse [...]

Healthcare for children is a field of nursing that commands a lot of attention. A Paediatric nurse has to be able to provide the healthcare needed and make the child feel at ease. These are skills that require patience and dedication. We caught up with a Paediatric nurse who has worked in this field for [...]

We have all heard of a secretary and we know the type of responsibilities that they have. Within the medical field the secretaries are more specified to a particular field. When people start to consider a career in healthcare or nursing, becoming a secretary is probably not a typical option. Medical secretaries play a key [...]

Errors in thinking such as overgeneralizing, magnifying negatives, minimizing positives and catastrophizing are traits that many of us have at times. But when these errors in thinking start to control your life, it is time to consider seeking some advice. Today we spoke with a psychologist, who told us a little more about her role. [...]

Have you ever wanted to become a healthcare professional or nurse? Do you want a career that is both personally and professionally rewarding? Student Nurses and others like them drive the future of the industry, without them our healthcare system would not be as strong as it is today. We spoke to a student that [...]

We have all been in that horrible situation where we have had to visit the A&E. Whether it be taking our children, after a bicycle accident or if we have cut ourselves while preparing the dinner. It’s something we all dread: walking up to that desk, explaining what has happened and showing them our war [...]

Have you ever wanted to pass your knowledge of healthcare or nursing onto others? Do you have a desire to help the healthcare and nursing industries improve and grow? We spoke to a Community Learning Disability Nurse who helps to train and support the future generation of disability nurses.  Can you sum up your main [...]