Nursing Live speaks to nurses across the UK to understand what really matters to them
As part of the lead up to Nursing Live, we have been speaking to nurses across the UK about the issues, challenges and opportunities they'd like to see discussed at the event. We've made a short film capturing some of their thoughts and insights which you can watch here:
And here's a flavour of some of the other comments and viewpoints they shared with us:
On wellbeing
"Nurses’ health and wellbeing is absolutely fundamental to quality care.” Gilly, Queens Nurse, CNO CMidO BME Strategic Advisory Group
"I think self-care is a biggie. How can you look after people if you don't look after yourself?" Kim, Practice Development Nurse
"Nurses need time out, they need time to explore and then they can find new ideas and increase their passion." Anita, Managing Director, Wren Hall Nursing Home
On professional development
"Learning and development is the only way to improve as a professional, whilst also improving outcomes for patients." Jan, CEO & Nurse, The Walton Centre
"The best advice I was given is that nursing is about lifelong learning, and it’s true. There's always something new going on, and you've got to make sure that you stay up to date." Vicky, Neonatal ANP
“We should all embrace shared learning, where you can learn and develop from each other. I always look for people who think creatively." Nicola, Post- Partum Contraception Manager
On new technology
"I'm always looking for new innovations to support and better the lives of the children that I look after." Ross, Community Learning Disability Nurse
"The positive impact of having smart digital services makes such a difference. We need to grasp that, and hold it.”, Fiona, Corporate Director of Nursing, Liverpool University Hospitals
“It can be a bit of a learning curve sometimes when new technology comes our way, but so far, so good.” Laura, Research Nurse
On Nursing Live
"Nursing Live offers us a great opportunity to come together and share knowledge and experience." Jon, Neuropsychiatry ANP, The Walton Centre
"It's really exciting that there's an event where emphasis is placed upon personal and professional development." Matty, Founder and CEO, First Person Project CIC
"Things change so quickly, it's hard to keep up with the evidence sometimes. So we really rely on events like this to help keep us up to speed." Claire, Specialist Mental Health Practitioner
If you'd like to add your voice to the conversation about key issues which impact on your profession, get your free tickets to Nursing Live here and join thousands of other nurses from across the county this November.