Sam Gournay

3 weeks ago | nursingtimes.net | Rebecca Kenderdine |Sam Gournay

Not many people are aware of the MSc Nursing route, I sure wasn’t until I met a student on the course that was on placement in my workplace. A lot of people know about the traditional undergraduate nursing associate and nursing programmes across the four fields of practice. However, not many know about the two-year MSc course, and how perfect it can be for mature and motivated students who change their career path later down the line.

1 month ago | nursingtimes.net | Deborah Amu |Sam Gournay

Nurses are known for their unwavering commitment to caring for others, but too often, that dedication comes at the cost of their own wellbeing. Studies show that many nurses struggle with basic self-care, including poor sleep routines, irregular meals and limited stress management strategies. "Emotional and mental self-care means giving ourselves permission to pause"It’s an ironic reality, we encourage patients to prioritise their health, yet we’re often the first to neglect our own.

1 month ago | nursingtimes.net | Zaneta Sadauskaite-Khokhar |Sam Gournay

When I started nursing degree, night shifts felt like some distant, intimidating milestone. I had heard so many stories – how they turned your body clock upside down, how the exhaustion was next level, how nurses seemed to age ten years in just one week of them. For two whole years, I somehow managed to avoid them altogether. I was perfectly happy doing long days, convincing myself that nights were something I would deal with later.

1 month ago | nursingtimes.net | Helené Donnelly |Sam Gournay

I was planning on writing about the abolition of NHS England as announced by the government in March. This aims to reduce bureaucracy and return the management of the NHS to government control via the Department of Health and Social Care. The expectation is that this will prevent duplication, save money and ultimately improve resources for frontline services, including nurses.

1 month ago | nursingtimes.net | Millie Holley |Sam Gournay

As we approach the spring, many students in their final year, be that degree or apprenticeship, will be facing their final few placements before qualifying in the coming Summer. I, myself, will be facing my last placement in April, so I too understand and appreciate the feeling of being both apprehensive and excited for what is to come. "You can make your placement experience count"By now, we will have gained skills that in year one, we never would have dreamed of having.