Author: receivingconsent

Me at The Kilns 2002 Many years ago I had an amazing experience. I lived in C.S.Lewis's old house in Oxford. It was as incredible as it sounds. Of course, it was a bit like living in a tourist attraction. We would regularly welcome visitors to show them around the public areas giving them a… Continue reading Learning from Jack – navigating relationships on social media

1994. Not even a registered nurse yet but a day that is burrowed deep in my soul as a memory that I hope I never forget. Mr Jones (obvs not his real name) - a kindly man who often looked worried. Dementia had stolen his day to day memories but there was a depth to… Continue reading My Best Day in Nursing: Part 1 (One of my #NurseBloggers2020 #YearOfTheNurseAndMidwife2020 #NursingNow June Blogs… there will be more!)

I'm not sure what I make of Florence Nightingale if I'm honest. There is no doubt she was an extraordinary figure, one that pursued her vision and was incredibly famous - in her lifetime and beyond. Scan through Hansard records from her lifetime and you'll find numerous mentions of her. In 1875, the record says… Continue reading What would Flo think of nursing now? My May 2020 #NurseBloggers post

I've been a registered nurse for 20 years.  I've been lucky to have worked with different teams across those years and I've also left some amazing jobs that I've loved.  I've got to know so many people.  Wonderful people, great managers and true friends. I am super passionate about my work, but I have a… Continue reading Know my name… my #NurseBloggers2020 April Blog on retention