I am a Jamaican-born British nurse, poet, blogger: http://nicholemcintosh.com, vlogger, podcaster, motivational speaker, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Editorial Advisor of the Royal College of Nursing Institute’s Nursing Management Journal.
I am also the Founder and Director of Maroon Mindset Unlimited Ltd, a consultancy company that works with the NHS and other systems to learn, think and behave differently.
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Grab the ‘fresh starts’ in your life when they present themselves. Stay focused so you don’t miss them. Remember that you have the power to create some of the opportunities you need to grow and develop. There’s no need to wait for ‘your turn’. You could be waiting forever!!! It’s also worth noting that, contrary […]
The UK is becoming increasingly diverse. Diversity can be defined as “the state or quality of being different or varied”. The case for the need to develop a more diverse NHS has been made. Roger Kline’s ‘Snowy White Peaks of the NHS survey of discrimination in governance and leadership and the potential impact on patient […]
It’s official, I’m in hunt mode. There are 38 days between today and the new chapter of my life. Yes, in 38 days, my secondment into operational healthcare management will come to an end and the ‘prodigal daughter’ will return to a nursing role. A review of my secondment: I have learned a lot since […]
Having time off from the 9 – 5 is a real blessing. It’s a chance to unwind, relax and rejuvenate. As I mentally prepare to return to work next week, I’m feeling blessed to be healthy, with a good support system to keep me focused on what really matters. In between my childcare duties these […]
This time of the year is spent enjoying some well earned breaks, mini breaks and full blown holidays away. That’s what we do, isn’t it? Is it? I ask you to hold on for a minute and spare a thought for those who can’t take a break for whatever reason. There are millions of people […]
What does it mean to be an ‘achiever’? Responses to this may vary based on culture and other socioeconomic factors. Taking this line of thought further, I’ve been intrigued and somewhat bemused by the term ‘high achievers’. Who decides who the high achievers are? Do you need someone to bestow this accolade on you or […]
Anyone who follows my blog or networks with me on social media will not be surprised by my Friday song choice. I’m a reggae conosseur after all, you know. It is a powerful song that speaks to me on so many levels and is by the legend and, some would say, hugely underrated and under […]
Recent events have compelled me to reflect on the world we live in. We’ve come a long way in terms of technological advances, yet we have made little progress in some other areas including race relations. We can fly to Mars, yet we can’t live in peace on earth. How ironic! How sad! Now, more […]
I firmly believe that no experience is wasted. What doesn’t kill you certainly makes you stronger. In my professional life as a nurse for more than 16 years, I’ve had many ups and downs, like many others. I’ve made a conscious choice to view each experience as learning. The positive experiences teach me a lot, […]
This is a quick F1 style pit stop to say I’m still on the PhD journey. I’m reading, writing, networking and learning something new at every step of the way. I am learning that I have strengths that I never even knew I had in such abundance. Resilience, dedication, tenacity and passion to name a […]
Nichole McIntosh FRSA, Hon DUniv (BNU) 