Author: receivingconsent

This week has seen the re-emergence of the nursing myth of the "real nurse". One that those of use who don't work as a staff nurse, as a ANP, or any other traditional patient facing roles, are familiar with. Sarah Lee, in her tweet, shows this myth is still very much alive and kicking and… Continue reading Don’t you miss being a real nurse? What “do” we all do?

Photo by Scott Graham on Unspla Scrolling through my twitter feed I often come across the odd post bemoaning the fact that someone has been teaching or facilitating a meeting and there has been some resistance to the "Camera on" instruction. It causes a virtual tug of war but in the end, the cards seem… Continue reading Cameras on?

So, guys I did a thing. I present to you... the "Reflective Journal for those Receiving Consent"! It is an A5 doodled journal (very colourful although I'll produce a plain text version for those who really don't like the idea of something a bit more "busy!"!) and I've included enough space to reflect on 5… Continue reading Reflective Journal for those receiving consent

June 1998 As I talked with Sarah* and prepared her for theatre, she talked about how she was feeling. I asked her if she would mind if I came in with her and she said she didn't. She asked if I was going to hold her hand. I explained that there would be a nurse… Continue reading The one where it was 22 years ago (On “Comfort”)