First day in my blues today 💙 A dream of being a Nurse and I’ve actually done it! Two degrees later and I’ve met the most amazing people throughout this journey starting at Macmillan 1-1, TNA, NA and finally Community Staff Nurse here to the future 🍾
Degree classification….First Class Honours 🥹💙 to think I left school with just ok GCSEs, tried college and left twice, baby at 19 yet I’ve achieved what I couldn’t even dream of in a career I love 💙
#Nurse
#NAtoRN
Anxiously awaiting my NMC invite to register for my PIN after receiving my results and passing with Distinction 🎓 such a challenging journey but I’m proud of myself and my fellow TNAs. 🤞 for a long and happy career in Community Nursing
#passed
#NursingAssociate
I am absolutely delighted to have been offered a post when I qualify with Oldham Community Nursing! Been with the amazing East Cluster since September and I have learnt so much. Community Nursing is amazing and I am so lucky to have this opportunity
@NcallianceP
@NCAlliance_NHS
Got a little emotional receiving this today. I am so grateful for all the opportunities NCA has given me to fulfil my dreams of Nursing and the amazing support I receive from my Team
#NA
#NCANACelebrate
#TNAMagic
Due to having 2 work email address I only today found this from
@fionaDmurphy
thank you so much brought a tear to my eye. Wonderful time supporting your Cygnet team working with the wonderful
@kaymiller72
thank you for the opportunity ❤️🦢
Back to Uni I go
@BoltonUni
to complete my apprenticeship top up as part of the pilot cohort with
@NcallianceP
so grateful for this opportunity and hopefully be back in Oldham Community very soon 🤞
#studentnurse
#NAtoRN
Over the last few weeks I have been working with
@NCygnets
supporting people at end of life in Oldham Community. Today we received a lovely gift basket and card from the family of someone we have supported (permission gained to share)
#onechance
#SWAN
@kaymiller72
This week I completed my last (hopefully) assessment as a TNA. What a 2 years it has been but the end is within reach, I’ve made some amazing friends along the way and worked with some outstanding people. I’m looking forward to a long and happy career in community nursing 🤞
Today I graduated with some of my amazing friends. I sat listening to the speeches today and felt very emotional over how the last 2 years have been. It’s not been easy but I am so proud of us all. Onwards to the next chapter now surrounded by the most amazing people 👩🏼🎓❤️
Currently awaiting 4 x 4 transport
@EEmpowerers
by our amazing
@OldhamCouncil
ensuring our community patients get their essential medications in remote areas. Hope everyone is staying safe
#CommunityNursing
Passed my final TNA assignment with 92% I am absolutely delighted been a tough 2 years but almost at the end now! I was so passionate about my proposed change in practice I really wanted to do well 🎓
#TNA
soon to be
#NA
The relief of getting those assignment results is indescribable 😂 to see not only have I passed but I’ve done pretty well is amazing! So grateful for the support I have been given throughout. Here’s to the final module and almost at the end 🍾👩🏼🎓
#TNA
to
#NA
#CommunityNursing
These girls have got me through the last 16 months. Last night we celebrated the last day of University. Just 1 assignment and 1 placement to complete and we go from NA to RN 🎓👩⚕️ Friends for life ❤️
Sat outside a visit today and cried at this! It’s been a long 12 months, transition from primary to secondary, working at home all day alone whilst we work but he is a 🌟 so proud and grateful to
@NewmanRCCollege
for all their support
#proudmum
So deserved
@JoanneGreenwood
you don’t realise the impact you have on all TNAs and NAs in Oldham Community. We wouldn’t get through the course without you and your ongoing support is so valued. Thank you for being so amazing ❤️
Every “patient” we treat is somebody’s something be it mum, dad, brother, sister, daughter or son. Something I’ve been reminded of recently and promise never to forget 💗
#compassion
#care
Day 1 of lectures today for my RNDA top up nerves kicked in this week but feeling really prepared for first module and great to be back learning again, so grateful for this opportunity
@NcaPef
@BoltonUni
#NAtoRN
My friend and colleague I am so proud of you David. An outstanding TNA who is full of passions and commitment. You deserved this award. It is a pleasure to work with you ✨
Three messages today I have had home from
@NewmanRCCollege
for Jack 2 Star of the weeks for his hard work and commitment to learning online and for amazing attendance. I am so proud, 11 years old and he’s doing it alone while we are at work 💙
#proudmum
Last ever assessment submitted for my NA Foundation Degree. Really finding these last few months tough but it’s submitted 🤞 just to present it on Tuesday and then last hurdle 🙌👩🏼🎓
#TNA
So proud of our amazing
@EEmpowerers
TNA David he is a fantastic TNA and works so hard, an asset to East Cluster and fantastic with his patients 👏🏼
@kikimoody1990
Congratulations to our
#April21
#TNA
David Hall on receiving a Kudos award celebrating his hard work and professionalism on the programme & supporting his fellow TNAs. Well done David! The CE team are very proud of you 💛
#TNAMagic
Today was my last day as a full time Community
@NCygnets
Grateful to have been part of such a wonderful team of caring, supportive people. I’ve learnt so much and been welcomed by all, this lovely gift from Sarah made me tear up. Biggest thanks to
@kaymiller72
forever grateful 🦢
Feeling much better going into Lit Review module after a session with
@NCA_LKS
Karen and my friends
@AlexTighe13
@HAILEYABIRD
and Ellen. She was so informative and helpful. Grateful for the fantastic support 🎓
#NAtoNurse
Jack is 11 a rubbish ending to primary due to Covid, started secondary with little induction yet absolutely aced his reading test with results showing his ability at 14years 10 months much higher than his age. Lovely letter to come home to, Very proud mum 💙
@NewmanRCCollege
Nursing Associate Posts now advertised in Oldham Community, anyone qualified or sue to qualify shortly please take a look and feel free to message me if you want to know what Community Nursing is like
Module 1 passed and signed off today, 92% in my First ever OSCE - the girl who has never worked in care or a hospital before and the only thing I need to improve on is my ‘self belief’ 🤦🏽♀️😊👩🏼🎓 that’s a huge challenge for me but worth a shot👍🏼
#TNA
This weekend I’ve had my own lists of patients on Community loved the opportunity to start lone working with extra time given for me to ensure I’m not rushed or stressed. Very grateful for all the support I am getting and a busy but enjoyable weekend 😊
#TNA
#CommunityNursing
I am so lucky to be an apprentice with
@UniOSalfordTNA
@UoS_Apprentice
@NCAlliance_NHS
I could never have got into Nursing otherwise. I love the on the job learning, university side whilst still being part of a team. Apprenticeships have the best of both worlds
#NAW21
#TNA
Nursing Associates are very much valued member of Community Nursing teams they bring skills, knowledge and the role works so well! So proud of how many NAs and TNAs now work in Community in such a short space of time
Tomorrow is the start of my 12 month placement with Oldham Community Nursing team I’m excited, nervous and everything in between. Final year, final placement 👩🏼🎓
#TNA
Four weeks left of my first placement as a
#TNA
I have loved every minute! After never working in a hospital before I have learnt so much and have been so well supported, I am petrified and sad to move on feels like I’m starting a new job and leaving behind a wonderful team 😢
So grateful to
@ed_nca
Minors today for taking such great care of my Dad ensuring fully checked over before a swift discharge home with medication, special mention to Staff Nurse Corine and HCA Lisa for your compassion and care. Never the same when it’s your own ❤️
Oh my heart 💙 so proud of my boys. First day at
@NewmanRCCollege
for Jack and first proper day at Nursery
@ssaidanoswald
for Oliver. Grateful to both schools for doing everything they can to reassure parents
Happy International Nurses Day 2021! I am so proud of the amazing people I have worked with so dedicated, caring, compassionate and supportive. Especially grateful to the wonderful Community Nursing Teams who have helped me so much 👩⚕️👩🏼🎓
#IND2021
If I’m honest been feeling pretty overwhelmed last few weeks which then starts my overthinking which doesn’t help me. A fab session today with
@josiemiller__
organised by fab PBE
@JoanneGreenwood
got me right back on track. So lucky to be supported so much
#TNA
#CommunityNursing
I’ve had an amazing first week with the East Cluster District Nursing Team but I have definitely just almost shed a tear to receive a phone call from Jacks English teacher at
@NewmanRCCollege
saying he is wonderful, intelligent and a pleasure to teach
#proudmum
💙
@NewmanRC_Head
@NewmanRCCollege
Love the reduced screen time idea. Jacks starting to struggle a little feeling glued to the dining table and a bit lonely with us being out at work. So grateful for the support
It’s New Year’s Eve, I’ve worked today and am back in work tomorrow so pjs and a take away...I’ve just spent an hour reading up on sorbact wound dressings 🤣 I love my job!
#CommunityTNA
Don’t know what I would have done without my amazing manager this morning
@kikimoody1990
! Got a call to say Dad had fall in the night and bleeding head injury panic hit me and 1 phone call she was there before me and took control could not have dealt with it without her ❤️
Excited for my next placement with Oldham Community District Nurses
@NCAlliance_NHS
. Sad to leave
@T6Roh
they have been amazing and taught me so much. I have had amazing support and an amassing assessor Chloe who has gone above and beyond to support me
#TNA
@BethSwanson6
This is my change idea for my final
@module
at university, introducing training for oral care at end of life in community and care homes. So very important for comfort
I am now 95% signed off last part on Tuesday + final university day 🙌 Today I finished for 2 weeks AL with NO outstanding uni work, so excited after 2yrs to have a proper break with my boys. A day at the beach tomorrow for my youngest 💙
#ihatesand
🙈
#TNA
almost
#NA
Assignment submitted 🙌 I am relieved. I owe huge apologies to my family and friends for being a “moody bum” but I am done! Hopefully it’s good enough.
#TNA
@ogunso1
@SamSherrington
@BoltonUni
@NcallianceP
@shivs21
@PocoOcho
@WeCommNurses
Thank you. Community is so varied, person centred and very personal. It really gives me opportunity for holistic assessment and support, ongoing personal care really drives my passion. Seeing a wound heal, supporting a person through EOL care in their environment is a privilege
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#BuildTheFuture
#NHSJobs
#NAW2022
Oldham Community Nursing event a great opportunity to find out about working for this amazing service. I am very lucky to have been offered a post when I qualify in September and have had such great support during my TNA training
#communitynursing
Our next virtual nursing
#recruitment
event is all about… Adult
#Community
Nursing in
#Oldham
!
Register your place if you're:
🌟 A
#RGN
/Student nurse interested in hearing more about District Nursing
🌟 Looking to connect with the Oldham team & discuss nursing job opportunities
Today my 12 month placement on
@T6Roh
had come to an end. Will be forever grateful to the amazing for being great especially the wonderful SR Howson for being an amazing mentor. Two weeks annual leave before I start with Oldham District Nurses
#TNA
Beautifully written about our amazing community nurses role. Much more than many people think. If you have questions or an interest please ask my inbox always open. Promise you won’t regret considering community 💙
'Prior to this placement, if I’d been asked to describe what district nurses did, I would've said they looked after patients with leg ulcers. How naïve I was!' Read our new blog by
#StudentNurse
Karen Cotici on her placement in the
#community
Fantastic first week as a TNA with
@NcallianceP
thank you all for your help and support this week have really enjoyed all the learning sessions! Excited for
@UniOSalfordTNA
week next week
#newbeginnings
😆
A beautiful piece written by a Cygnet. I love being a part of this wonderful team and thank my wonderful ward for allowing me the opportunity. End of Life care is so important 💙🌈
In a world we can be anything please be kind 💖 I don’t care if we have never spoke or not spoken for years if anyone ever needs someone to talk to please reach out I promise to always listen
#ripcarolineflack
Today I attended a funeral for a very special lady I realised that was the first time I had spent an hour thinking of something else this week other than the worry of being a NHS working parent with schools and nurseries closing 😞 another sleepless night until some confirmation
@KS3Transition
thank you so much for a wonderful parents introduction. This really helped to alleviate my anxiety’s for when my son joins
@NewmanRCCollege
in September without a doubt picked the right school for him.
@NewmanRC_Head
Reflecting back on 2020 as a new one begins I didn’t think would have much to be thankful for but actually I am grateful for the opportunities this year and that my family are all healthy. Not been the best year by far but here’s to looking forward and qualifying as an NA ❤️👩🏼🎓
@TheQNI
@CrystalOldman
I am over the mileage cap as well. Honestly struggling to put petrol in my car with average miles of around 400-500 a month for work alone 😞
A ward without walls. The most challenging but rewarding role. I absolutely love my job and caring for people in their own homes is a privilege. Don’t write off community nursing until you’ve really experienced it
#NursingAssociate
#CommunityNursing
Sky News investigates the crisis in homes across the country as we follow a district nurse on her night shift.
The number of community nurses fell by 14% before the pandemic hit.
Read
@NickMartinSKY
's full report:
@WeNursingAssocs
Completed my access course 6 yrs ago got married had 2nd child bursary taken away thought would be stuck working for British Gas forever. Apprenticeship allowed me to do this and I’m so grateful. Mum, auntie and 2 x cousins nurses. Passionate about providing excellent care 😊
@suzanne_nimmo
@PallCare_SNHSFT
@drkathrynmannix
I second this book truly amazing! Also make sure take time for yourself, I reflect or to write little notes in my notes on my phone just helps to get things out sometimes and mine are very personal nobody has ever seen what I’ve written
I’m currently going over all my paperwork in preparation for my PRM meeting next week and cannot believe how much I have learnt in a year. So very grateful to all those who have helped and supported me
@NcallianceP
@SalfordUni
@WeNursingAssocs
#TNA
#Year2
@ChloeCScott01
@StNurseProject
@RCNNRN
I qualified as a NA and went into community had amazing support and absolutely love it! You decide where you want to work and apply but ask them during interview what support you can expect as a NQN