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Emma Heron

@itaherone.bsky.social
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Lead Research Nurse working in #Wales Views my own. #SkyNurse #LLM #MBAStudent #ActuallyAutistic #QICoach

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 27/04/2026
💉 For every generation, vaccines work. 📣 As we mark World Immunization Week 2026, we’re starting by looking back at where it all began — with a new series of infographics from Vaccine Knowledge. @ox.ac.uk
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UK CTU Network @ukctunetwork.org · 23/04/2026
📣 The new Clinical Trials (CT) Regulations come into effect on 28 April 2026. Don't miss these important updates from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/c... #UKCTUNetwork #MHRA #ClinicalTrials
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Medicines: clinical trials hub
Information on clinical trials for medicines, how to apply for authorisation in the UK, how to manage your authorisation, reporting safety issues and details about the MHRA phase I accreditation schem...
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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Jackie Davies, RCN Wales Board Chair, wants to see your nominations for this year's RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards!🏆 Head to our website to discover all the categories available, find out how to make your submission stand out and send your nomination today! bit.ly/43NLjUZ #WalesNOTY26
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Pasg Hapus i'r gymuned Gristnogol ac i bawb sy’n dathlu, gan ddymuno Pasg heddychlon i chi oll. Wishing a happy and peaceful Easter to the Christian community and to everyone celebrating. ✝️🐣
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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
We’re thrilled to share that Nicola Williams has been appointed as the new Executive Director of RCN Wales, beginning in April. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4uM2mFw
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RCN Wales appoints Nicola Williams as Executive Director | News | Royal College of Nursing
Nicola will join the RCN in April as Executive Director of RCN Wales, bringing more than three decades of clinical and senior leadership experience
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 06/03/2026
Internationally educated nursing staff (IENs) are a vital part of the health and care workforce. On #OverseasNHSWorkersDay, RCN President Bejoy Sebastian reflects on his own journey as an internationally educated nurse and highlights the importance of IENs across all settings. Watch below ⬇️
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Emma Vardy @emmavardy2.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
For anyone who knows about HeLa cells www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Henrietta Lacks: Family of 'stolen cells' woman settle second lawsuit
Novartis is the second drug company to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a woman whose cells have enabled huge advances in science.
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RCN Northern Ireland @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The Nursing Research Award sponsored by Ulster University Faculty of Life and Health Sciences aims to recognise and reward quality and excellence in research. Candidates can nominate themselves or be nominated by a colleague or their research supervisor. Apply here: bit.ly/49jr9W2 #NINoY26
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 18/02/2026
“No one should be sidelined for being neurodivergent. With a bit of understanding, we can build a more inclusive workplace for everyone.” 💙 Want to be a better ally? Our latest magazine feature shares practical, everyday ways to challenge stigma and support inclusion. ⬇️
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Neurodiversity: how to challenge negative attitudes | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Marie is striving for workplace change to encourage better understanding and collaboration
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Wow! Nicely done @newportcounty.bsky.social 👏👏👏 #AmberArmy
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Day 2 of leave and am poorly feeling sorry for myself 😷
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Looking for nurses with QI experience. Any QI coaches out there? Nurses who embed QI principles in their day to day? #QISky @lourodrigues.bsky.social @curiousbecks.bsky.social
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shibs @drshibley.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Congrats to Taylor Swift. @itaherone.bsky.social
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Lego Lost At Sea @legolostatsea.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
13th February 2026 marks the 29th anniversary of the Great Lego Spill, when nearly five million pieces of Lego fell into the ocean after a cargo ship laden with goods was hit by a storm.
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RCN Northern Ireland @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
The Nursing Research Award sponsored by Ulster University Faculty of Life and Health Sciences aims to recognise and reward quality and excellence in research. Candidates can nominate themselves or be nominated by a colleague or their research supervisor. Apply here: bit.ly/49jr9W2 #NINoY26
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I wonder if this is regular bladder or nurse bladder.
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
@drshibley.bsky.social probs a silly question but did you see the Opalite video?
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Im loving all the #SkyKnit and #SkyCrochet content coming up on my feed. No idea how its got there but its welcome to stay!
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Matthew Kalman Mezey @matthewmezey.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Want to learn a tool to help your team work out the small actions that everyone can do immediately? Join Q's Liberating Structures user group Zoom tomorrow (Thursday, midday) to try out '15% Solutions" together. More info/register: q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved... - all welcome.
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Liberating Structures meet up: February 2026
Join us on 5 February to try out some new Liberating Structures. Book now!
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Colleen Ramsay, @owainwynevans.bsky.social , Italy. What's not to love? #Ciao!
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Today's assignment was on change. Specifically why employees resist change. The premise of the question implied that resistance to change should be avoided. This isn't always the case and @helenbevan.bsky.social makes a good point that it can be valuable and even strengthen change. #MBA
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
I passed my finance module. And pretty well. Which is quite a shock to me! It was brutal 😄 #MBA #HealthcareLeadership
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Dr Victoria Shepherd @vickylshepherd.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
INCLUDE Impaired Capacity to Consent Framework for designing trials including adults with impaired capacity to consent now updated to signpost to: ✅OPTIMISE recommendations for inclusive consent ✅CONSULT Training on ethical & legal frameworks www.capacityconsentresearch.com/include-impa...
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 26/01/2026
🧵 Today we have released a new report on UK govt plans to overhaul the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) system. Every day, internationally educated nursing staff (IENs) make vital contributions to our health & care services, but UK govt’s proposals fail to recognise their value. (1/3)
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Lecturer for my new module "you may already be familiar with the PESTLE analysis..." Yes, yes indeed I am. I think its been in every single module I've done so far on this course 😆 I can do these i my sleep i think lol. #MBA
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Dr Victoria Shepherd @vickylshepherd.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
✨Join my research team ✨ Exciting opportunity for Research Associate (Research Ethics & Law) to join new Wellcome-funded Addressing consent-based challenges to improve inclusivity in research (ACCORD) Full-time G6 Fixed term 8 yrs From 1 March Closes 10 Feb krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
Job opportunity for Research Associate (Research Ethics and Law) to join a new interdisciplinary Wellcome-funded project Addressing consent-based challenges to improve inclusivity in research (ACCORD) being led by the Centre for Trials Research
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Just spending my Sunday afternoon calculating standard deviations for fictional share portfolios, as if I was the capital budgeting manager of the NYSE. As you do. And thats before the critical analysis of Harry Markowitz's modern portfolio theory. #MBA #Finance #Assigment
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shibs @drshibley.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
And we’re off. Can Taylor Swift return to number one in the uk singles chart with “The fate of Ophelia” just ahead of Raye’s iconic “Where is my husband?” I think so. Perhaps. @officialcharts.bsky.social @itaherone.bsky.social
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shibs @drshibley.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Oh by the way Taylor Swift is predicted to return to number one tomorrow according to the midweek update.
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shibs @drshibley.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The definition of risk is interesting though. Seminal work.
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shibs @drshibley.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
We did a lot on volatility. And this thing. www.investopedia.com/terms/m/modi...
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Understanding the Modigliani-Miller Theorem: An Investor's Guide
Learn why the Modigliani-Miller Theorem argues that a company's value depends on future earnings, not capital structure. Explore its history, assumptions, and implications.
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Modern Portfolio Theory. Im reading it over and over and its just not going in 🙀 I think this finance module has finally defeated me! #MBA Henry Markowitz may have won a nobel prize for his work but I still dont get it. @drshibley.bsky.social any tips on this one?
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
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New Year, New You? Perhaps Not…
My grandmother would have been 100 today. She died in 2022 at the age of 96 and lived a very full life. I miss her. She and I used to chat on the phone. She was a woman who spoke her mind – t…
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Even though I'm not on the other place now, I feel that this is a tradition I'd like to continue. My #NewYear Emoji quiz! Not really very sure how well this will take off on here so any help you can give me to share the love please do! The clues are related to clinical research. Just for fun!
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 30/12/2025
Congratulations to RCN Fellow Michelle Cox, and @rcnfoundation.bsky.social Deepa Korea, who have been named today in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours for their contributions to the nursing profession. Find out more ⬇️
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RCN Fellow and RCN Foundation director recognised in New Year Honours list | News | Royal College of Nursing
Michelle Cox and Deepa Korea named on the list issued by His Majesty the King, for their contributions to the nursing profession
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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Kick-start your professional development goals in 2026 with RCN Wales learning events and education programmes. Explore opportunities here: bit.ly/4b778pn
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 24/12/2025
RCN Libraries present The Art of Nursing, a new exhibition highlighting the links between nursing and artistic expression. Hosted at RCN headquarters in London, the exhibition runs until 31 December 2027. Learn more 🔽 Unable to visit? View the full exhibition online ➡️ bit.ly/3Y1VPY6
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From scrubs to sketches: the art of nursing | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Behind the scenes at The Art of Nursing, an exhibition at RCN HQ
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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Did you know that we will post books to our members for free📦📮? You can access Europe's largest nursing library collections wherever you are in the UK. Find out how you can request a postal loan for the new year: bit.ly/4hUqqhZ
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Reflecting on 3 years of progress, Oxford Health BRC & NIHR MH-TRC are setting new standards in #mentalhealth research. Digital therapies, #dementia prevention, #EDI, and more The journey continues. Explore our story of impact and innovation so far. tinyurl.com/OHBRCMission
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Uh-oh... power cut, never a good sign. It came back on though - hoping it stays that way!
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
A quiz question for you @drshibley.bsky.social Which Taylor Swift song shares one of the words in its title with her name? I made it up for my round in the Christmas quiz at work. I dont think anyone got it I think it was a bit difficult 🙈 I feel that you would get it instantly 😆
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Very interesting day today on the @thercnwales.bsky.social #PoliticalLeadership course. Great to meet @heleddfychan.bsky.social as well and hear her talk about being an MS.
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 25/11/2025
Calling all nursing students 📢 Tell us what nursing education and training is really like. We want to know about your experiences to demand the change you need. Take the survey ➡️ bit.ly/488m2Zt
Promotional image by the Royal College of Nursing inviting viewers to take their survey, featuring an icon of a clipboard with a checklist.
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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
It’s #WhiteRibbonDay and this year the focus is digital violence. I face a lot of online abuse and I know how often it can spill into real life. If you see sexism, misogyny or racism online, call it out. 16 days of activism starts now.
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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Annie Clothier, clinical nurse specialist, is raising the profile of vascular nurisng. She influences politically, champions equity, and is leading the first nurse-led research project into wound care. Last night, she was named RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2025. bit.ly/4a3PMZZ #WalesNOTY25
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RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2025: vascular clinical nurse specialist named winner | News | Royal College of Nursing
Annie Clothier was described as "more than exceptional" at the prestigious ceremony in Cardiff
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Royal College of Nursing Wales @thercnwales.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Annie Clothier, Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, is RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2025! 🎉 Huge congratulations to Annie and thank you to our award sponsor, Velindre University Health Board. #WalesNOTY25
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Seems apt to share this this again today. #CovidInquiry receivingconsent.com/2021/12/08/i...
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It all came flooding back…
Photo by Lode Lagrainge on Unsplash I sit here writing a year on. A year on from so much but, mainly, from grief; from bravery; from stoicism and resolve. It’s not really clear cut as to whom…
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 11/11/2025
Join us to mark Remembrance Day to honour the personal sacrifice of nursing staff in conflicts around the world. We will remember them.
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Emma Heron @itaherone.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Tonight's reading in #MBA land. This is tough, but I think something is going in my brain. I feel like I'm back at school learning formulas again! #FinancialPlanning #ProjectedIncomeStatement
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