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Lantern Publishing @lanternpublishing.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

These two books by @cforde-johnston.bsky.social are packed with advice and tips to help student nurses choose their first nursing post, structure their learning and develop their career. And now they're available at special prices from lanternpublishing.com/product-cate...

Book covers of How to Thrive as a Newly Registered Nurse and How to Prepare for Interviews and Develop Your Career as a Nurse or Midwife, both written by Dr Carol Forde-Johnston. Text in the image advertises special prices of £11.50 each, down from £16.99.

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Lantern Publishing @lanternpublishing.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Our special offer for nursing students is still running. Check out our A&P book, now only £21! "By far the best anatomy and physiology textbook I’ve come across" according to one student. Click on the book cover below to see some sample pages.

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Anatomy & Physiology : Pamela Minett,Laura Ginesi

Anatomy & Physiology is the ideal introduction for student nurses, midwives, operating department practitioners, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, trainee nursing associates, ...

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Lantern Publishing @lanternpublishing.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Neil Davison's Numeracy book for nurses is back at number 1 in the Amazon Medicine and Nursing Exams category! Congratulations Neil!

Screenshot of Amazon page showing author Neil Davison's Numeracy book.

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Dr Carol Forde-Johnston @cforde-johnston.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Dual-registered nurse, paramedic & Uni lecturer Lee Cunnell shares lots of tips on how to become a paramedic & what qualifications/ skills are required. Lee began his career training as a nurse in Ipswich in the 1980s before becoming one of the earliest paramedics in the UK: youtu.be/RzAmrtg7_Yg?...

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How to Become a Paramedic - Career advice from Dual Registered Nurse Paramedic Lee Cunnell

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Lantern Publishing @lanternpublishing.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Offer ends 30 June, so don't miss out!

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Lantern Publishing @lanternpublishing.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

See also @cforde-johnston.bsky.social's YouTube channel and her book How to Thrive as a Newly Registered Nurse. Use voucher code Career25 to get it for only £10 from our website: lanternpublishing.com/product/how-...

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How to Thrive as a Newly Registered Nurse, second edition - Lantern Publishing

A comprehensive guide to help you thrive as a newly registered nurse. The book covers a wide range of topics, from choosing and securing your first nursing post to developing practice and research, pr...

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Dr Carol Forde-Johnston @cforde-johnston.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Several students requested this week's video that gives an overview of the S.T.A.R. interview method. Video includes the types of interview questions it works best for and those it doesn't. @YouTube link below: youtu.be/gUQn50iEPqg?... I hope it helps. 🍀

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The S.T.A.R. interview method - when to use and not to use

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Delighted to announce a call for applications for the FoNS Person-centred Cultures Development Programme Drop in session to find out more (no need to book) 25 April 12.00-12.30 buff.ly/cegi5yU @janeeball.bsky.social @cforde-johnston.bsky.social @hospiceuk.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social

Designed for nurses, health visitors and midwives who lead nursing and/or care teams at the point of care
Benefits from FoNS's immense experience in facilitation of learning and understanding of culture change in the health and social care sector
Practice-based – learning in and from your own practice
Includes three in-person and online learning blocks
Underpinned by the Person-centred Practice Framework

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Please join us for the next Nursing Now CGSI on what good clinical supervision looks like The challenge is open to early career & student nurses/midwives bit.ly/3XtqSvK @burdetttrust.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social @intcouncilofnurses.bsky.social @gemmastacey.bsky.social

Event details: What does good clinical supervision look like?
21 March 2025: 8am GMT
Join us for session 2

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Dr Carol Forde-Johnston @cforde-johnston.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

This week's video offers tips for healthcare students & professionals arranging an informal visit pre-interview. What to expect, how to book & questions to ask. Informal visits also help you decide on whether to apply. Wishing you all the best in future interviews! 🍀 youtube.com/watch?v=maNd...

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Informal Visit before a healthcare job interview - What to expect, How to book and What to prepare

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Dr Carol Forde-Johnston @cforde-johnston.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead Mark Dalauidao shares lots of advice on how to become an Infection Prevention and Control Lead and what the role entails: youtu.be/sfcerAshCwA?...

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How to Become an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse - Top Tips from a Nurse Leader

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Hannah Robinson @hankumna.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Calling UK Academics: Are you currently overwhelmed with marking and looking to procrastinate? Please consider doing so by participating in my PhD research! @bpsofficial.bsky.social @bpseastmids.bsky.social #academicsky #academicchatter #Research Link: staffordshire.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Alison Leary @alisonleary1.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

This has been one of the most read things I have written for @bmj.com so ICYMI Why we need to value experience if we want productivity in healthcare

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Nichole McIntosh Hon DUniv (BNU), RN 💙 @nicholetm.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Looking forward to joining in the conversation at World Health Exhibition & Conference tomorrow. Promoting global health and wellbeing 👌🏽😊. #WHEC2024

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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Did you know the National Neonatal Surgical Interest Group (NNSIG) has created 'Gastroschisis Best Practice Standards'? To download the NNSIG Gastroschisis Best Practice Standards, visit the NNSIG page in your NNA Members Area or click here: buff.ly/3VWTFsx #Gastroschisis #NeonatalSurgery

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Alison Leary @alisonleary1.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

This is a great thread We found across specialisms people needing palliation that proactive case management by CNS was a much better option than routine OP and patients had more equitable access to care & MDT if required #CNSValue

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I am very proud custodian of this beautiful piece of original Ladybird artwork The Nurse, 1963 Artist: John Berry

A full length portrait of a young, female nurse holding a clipboard. She is in her traditional outfit with crisp white pinafore, black tights and shiny flat black shoes. She is looking straight ahead, a little shyly.

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Harry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Can we get this save our NHS starter pack followed by all? Please share like mad! We MUST save our NHS 💙 go.bsky.app/QSu8Fdi

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Ruth Oshikanlu @ruthoshikanlu.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Thank you @dohertyta.bsky.social and #RCNHistoryOfNursingForum #RCNHONF for organising a very informative event by #KandaceChimbiri (#KNChimbiri) Thoroughly enjoyed it! #HistoryOfBritainsBlackNurses

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Ruth Oshikanlu @ruthoshikanlu.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

After @rcnlibraries.bsky.social event, I am more committed to the decolonisation of Nursing. So excited #Elsevier accepted @calvinmoorley.bsky.social and I's proposal to write a global textbook on Racism in Nursing with about 30 authors from around the globe. kandacechimbiri.com/book/the-sto...

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The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses - Kandace Chimbiri

A wonderful celebration of the fascinating and seldom heard stories of Britain’s Black nurses. From ancient and medieval Africa, through colonization and enslavement, through wars, times of great chan...

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Dr Nicky Lambert @niadla.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

All nurses should be aware of this project & the need for it Revisioning Nurse Distress and Suicidality buff.ly/3Z8cJ7r

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Nicki Credland @nickicredland.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Hi! Try go.bsky.app/DWYpsas

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

New open access article, authors including QNI staff member Dr Cate Wood, and QNI fellows Prof Anne-Marie Rafferty and Prof Laura Serrant. The study explored the preparedness of nursing students undertaking clinical placements in the UK around COVID-19. doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...

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susielagrata.bsky.social @susielagrata.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

My first Bluesky post on my 49th birthday! 🎉 Sharing a special ‘then-and-now’ photo with my daughter—26 years later and still making memories!

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susielagrata.bsky.social @susielagrata.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Honoured to receive the Long Service Award for 25 incredible years as a nurse at UCLH. Grateful for the journey, the lessons, opportunities and the privilege of caring for others. Here’s to more years of making a difference!

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Louie Horne BEM @louiehornebem.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Thrilled to join this space! As a NHS nurse leader, I’m passionate about equity, diversity & inclusion, alongside driving quality improvement in healthcare. Let’s connect, inspire & make an impact together! #NHSLeadership #EDI #Strategy&Improvement

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Prof Rhonda Wilson RN CMHN PhD @rhondawilsonmhn.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Looking for the #MHNurses mental health nurses on Bluesky? Here is my growing list... looking for more to add to the list... reply if you would like to be added! Let's together amplify mental health nursing voices as we work to address rising MH condition prevalence globally bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Caroline Dew @caro-icu.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Do you incorporate evidence-based #CriticalCare practices daily in your #ICU? A-Assess/manage pain B-Both spontaneous awakening and spontaneous breathing trials C-Choice/assessment of Sedation D-Delirium assessment E-Early mobilisation F-Family involvement 🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Delivery of evidence-based critical care practices across the United Kingdom: A UK-wide multi-site service evaluation in adult units

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Joanne Bosanquet MBE RN 🦋 @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

go.bsky.app/CkaBwcw Hello #NurseSky friends and colleagues. Join the conversation and join my starter pack. Early days but v.excited to see where this goes! Please share too and we can get this party started!

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Jessica Lister RNLD @jessicaldnurse.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

bsky.app/profile/did:... Thanks for creating this @lincolnldnurse.com you beat me to it! Looking forward to seeing how this feed grows #ChooseLDNursing

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Jonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

bsky.app/profile/did:... Not sure how this works but I've created a list of RNLDs from the starter pack. You might be able to see it here. Not sure if you can import this list to be your list too? I can pin it to my home and just see a feed from other RNLDs. If you want adding to list let me know

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LincolnLDNurse @nursingcitizendevelopment.com · 24/11/2024

Thanks, @jessicaldnurse.bsky.social ! It's an open-source feed, so feel free to remix and build upon it. Let’s grow the #ChooseLDNursing movement together! 🚀

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Dr Carol Forde-Johnston @cforde-johnston.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Fantastic example of student-centred support for pre-reg nursing students from Nichole @nicholetm.bsky.social & Xabi @xabicathala.bsky.social & Calvin @calvinmoorley.bsky.social - 'Student Nurses' Talk' offers a safe online space for discussion & support, see video: youtu.be/UENARDy0_pg

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Mousey @mouseyali.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Calling all @thercn.bsky.social members, Are you passionate about Nursing? Do you want to make a difference? Apply to be a funded voting member to represent your branch at RCN Congress in 2025. Follow the link here to find out more and how to apply ⬇️ www.rcn.org.uk/congress/

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Congress | Royal College of Nursing

RCN Congress is a fantastic opportunity for members to meet, learn, develop and share excellent nursing practice.

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Clare Manley @mannersofmarple.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I’m Clare - also known as Manners - I’m a MH nurse working clinically in an adult team for ADHD & Autism - we have so much to do & much to learn - I’m also on the RCN agenda committee & a Steward - I love my job but we can be so much better - I’m here to join the conversation, learn & lift others

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The QNI’s Carers Champion Fiona Rogers @firogers3.bsky.social has written a blog on how community nurses can support carers to Recognise Their Rights including some tips from nurses and carer experts! 👉 qni.org.uk/community-nu...

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Community Nurses Take Action: Support Unpaid Carers To Recognise Their Rights - The Queen's Nursing Institute

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Paula McGowan OBE @oliverscampaign.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

#Oliverscampaign Good. Excessive profiteering by unscrupulous private companies charging sky-high fees for substandard placements for vulnerable children will be clamped down on as part of a major overhaul of children’s social care in England www.theguardian.com/society/2024... #SocialCare #NHS

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Overhaul of children’s social care in England will crack down on firms’ profiteering

Government says reforms will end ‘neglect’ in system that leaves young people behind

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Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster @agnesjuliet.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Can I get bluesky to do my job for me like twitter used to? Attn: does anyone know of any literature on the history of home births in the UK?

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Nichole McIntosh Hon DUniv (BNU), RN 💙 @nicholetm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This quote caused a paradigm shift in my mindset and outlook on life. Failure no longer exists! I only recognise winning and learning! 💡 #PerspectiveMatters #NelsonMandela

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Dr Deborah Fenney @dfenney.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Who's working on better clinical coordination (ie things that improve how primary/secondary/tertiary services join up) to support people with multiple long term conditions in the UK at the moment?

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Neonatal Nurses Association (NNA) @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

We invited lots of neonatal nurses to speak at our conference & to facilitate workshops - they all generously shared their expertise & learning. Thank you to all of our speakers for adding so much to the 2 days #WeAreNeonatalNurses #NeoLeap #ClinicalSkills #SharedLearning #Community

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Leanne Patrick QN @leannehpatrick.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

#ThreeGoodThings 1 - Our first informal meeting as the soon-to-be RCN council was very positive. Lots of experience and dedication to nursing. 2 - Fresh brushed cotton bedding. The cosiest sheets in the world. 3 - More & more nurses arriving on Bluesky!

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