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Having taken a fresh look at where my Uni studies were taking me, I chose a rather more taxing and pacifist route out of rocket science and into Pyschiatric nursing. I have been a qualified psychiatric nurse for 19 years now and have worked both in the UK

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Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling What is cognitive behavioral therapy?: 2 of 16
Imagine for a moment how every experience you have ever had in your life gets logged away in your memory. Your whole perspective on everything becomes skewed over the years by the way in which your experiences are logged, uniquely by you. We all look at the world through our own self generated filters; our prejudices, likes,... More..
Education > Youth Mentoring Nursing: Mentoring new nurses: 1 of 3
Much has been studied in forming a consensus definition of effective mentorship; in specifically looking at the support of newly qualified nurses though, the current term we need to adopt is that of preceptorship. Kramer (1974) made first reference to the notion of 'reality shock' as a phase of transition to practice. She de... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Keys to success for nurses: 9 of 21
Forgive my brashness but the implications of this title are breathtaking; for being successful in nursing has so many connotations. In this evermore litigious society, there is a real fear that success may for some, come to mean an unblemished career without claims of negligence, abuse or corporate liability through ommision... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders The difference between anxiety and panic attacks: 3 of 6
To be clear at the onset, I have defined anxiety and panic below: Anxiety: A normal physiological and cognitive response to a perceived threat. (this is commonly referred to as the 'fight or flight' mechanism) Panic: An exacerbation of anxiety where there is a 'catastrophic misinterpretation' of symptoms and events. There ar... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Understanding panic disorders vs. generalized anxiety disorders: 4 of 5
Indulge me for just a moment if you will; In your head or quietly to yourself, say the following - 'tomorrow my best friend will die'. Those of a more sensitive persuasion may choose to read no further! For those of you who remain, disregarding the psychopaths we have just outed (you know who you are!) that uncomfortable sen... More..
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Driving forces in nursing theory development: 2 of 2
In focussing upon current research and experience of nursing service development, a number of factors are involved in ensuring quality HealthCare delivery is provided. One such factor is the organisational commitment to provide time and opportunity for the development of reflective practice. This commitment is of course mult... More..