Happy New Year. I know, it’s been a while. 9 months in fact, I just noted. I took a break to sort my head out, and as it turns out my body needed the rest too. I had to practice what I preached and look after myself. I’m still working at it…more on that in…
Tag: nurse leader
Nurse researchers: leading change & adding value.
The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. As futurist and philosopher Alvin Toffler once wrote: “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Times are changing and we must change in response to the changes. Let’s learn,…
Mary Seacole Inspires Me!: Diary of a Nurse Leader.
October is celebrated as Black History Month in the UK. For me, everyday is black history day because my life is a celebration of the legacy of so many who went before me. As we come to the end of the official month of activities, I take a moment to reflect on the lives and…
Be courageous!
I never understood the importance of being courageous until a few years ago. I was going through a ‘rough patch’ and had to find the strength and motivation to carry on in the face of adversity. Looking back, I recognise that it was my courage that kept me going. While I’ve never been much of…
I’ll make a good nurse one day…#today😊
This is the next in the summer blog series of Reflections of a Trailblazer. Check out my blog The Human Touch ❤✍🏽 for the previous posts so you don't miss out on my journey. I've previously discussed my PhD journey and my career inspirations. This post will include the importance of using unpleasant life experiences…
Life of uncertainty…the leadership challenge! (Diary of an unexpected nurse leader)
This post is the second in a summer ‘Reflections of a Trailblazer’ blogpost series that will capture my thoughts on transformational leadership, nursing research, pursuing work-study-life balance, seizing opportunities and making a difference in the world. The first post in this serious can be read here: http://wp.me/p5zWO2-tN As I reflect on my nursing career as…
Reflections of a Trailblazer …part 1: my research journey.
This post is the first in a summer ‘Reflections of a Trailblazer’ blogpost series that will capture my thoughts on transformational leadership, nursing research, pursuing work-study-life balance, seizing opportunities and making a difference in the world. The series begins with a focus on my journey as a mature research student. Future posts will capture my…
Lifting as I rise!
I’m often challenged to use the platform I have to give back, to mentor and to give hope to others who look up to me. I passionately accept the challenge and continue to do all I can to live up to the high standards that I’ve set for myself. I’m a fighter. I’m relentless. I’m…
Thank you!
This post is to mark the moment for myself and my readers. Thanks for being a part of my journey and for inspiring me to continue to inspire others especially on the days when it gets difficult. Hope you enjoy reading these two feature articles about my journey so far. They are intended to share…
Great Expectations!
A month into my new role as Head of Nursing of Specialist Medicine and Support Services, I’m excited! I’m excited because I have been given this amazing opportunity to inspire and lead a team of nurses in delivering first class care and first class patient experience. I’m excited because there are many challenges that will…
