Stories about Nursing at Edinburgh straight from our staff and students
On Thursday 9 June 2016, three ANP students attended an extraordinary nursing conference in Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh and have shared their thoughts about the day for the blog. The conference started with a speech of a member of the Scottish government who spoke about post registration education and policy landscape. Each of usContinue reading MSc Students at the NES Conference 2016
We had wonderful news this week, Professor Pam Smith was awarded an MBE for nursing and nurse education as part of the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours list. Its a wonderful achievement for Pam, and lovely to be awarded this during Nursing Studies 60th year Pam remains active within research and teaching within the university, andContinue reading Pam Smith in Queens Birthday Honours List
Organised by the ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF MEDICINSKIH SESTER, BABIC IN ZDRAVSTVENIH TEHNIKOV SLOVENIJE NURSES, MIDWIVES AND MEDICAL TECHNICIANS OF SLOVENIA Professor Pam Smith and Dr Rosie Stenhouse, Nursing Studies, University of Edinburgh on their first visit to establish an Erasmus Mobility Exchange Programme, were invited to attend the event by our partners fromContinue reading International Nurses’ Day May 12th: celebrating in Bled, Slovenia
One of the final year students Iona shares on the blog her Cleft story as part of Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week 1 in 700 children are born with a cleft lip and / or palate in the UK each year and it is one of the most common birth defects. Most people knowContinue reading Iona’s Cleft Story
On the 19th April, Nursing Studies held a reception in our University building as another celebration for the Jubilee year. We had a special cake and invited past and present students and staff to share this occasion with us. Current PhD students had created posters to share their current research. And 2 of the earlyContinue reading A Special Day for Nursing Studies
Edinburgh was host to the RCN International Nursing Research Conference and Exhibition 2016 from 6th – 8th April supported by Nursing Studies and the University of Edinburgh. This year everyone was celebrating, alongside Nursing Studies having its Jubilee year, the Royal College of Nursing celebrates being 100 years old. Throughout the three days showcasing excellent research, there wasContinue reading Nursing Studies host the RCN International Conference
Zoe Horseman is one of our final year student who is passionate about nursing. However, outside of the ward she is an avid weightlifter! She has been a member of the Edinburgh University Weightlifting Club for the past two years. This year Zoe has been working towards her biggest competition yet; the British University andContinue reading Olympic Weightlifting and Nursing Studies
Leaps in the Dark Diamond Jubilee Year Conference Celebrating 60 Years of Nursing Education #leapsinthedark Friday 4th November 2016 John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh 9am – 5pm Early Bird Delegate Fee @ £30.00* (*Valid until 31st May 2016) https://leapsinthedark.wordpress.com/ In 2016, Nursing Studies at The University of Edinburgh celebrates 60 years,Continue reading Nursing Studies is 60 #leapsinthedark
Eczema Outreach Scotland led a workshop for Nursing Studies students focusing on eczema and the effects it can have on the individual and the wider family unit. With the first year students spending time with Health Visitors as part of their placements, considering eczema in this way is vital as it is estimated that 1.7Continue reading Nursing Studies workshop with Eczema Outreach Scotland
Nursing Matters: New frontiers for the caring profession A recent article featured one of our graduates share her thoughts on what makes a career as a nurse so special. http://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2016/feb/24/why-i-love-my-nursing-job-a-personal-look-at-the-profession The article ‘Why I love my nursing job: a personal look at the profession’ featured seven nurses who work in different sectors, one of theseContinue reading Nursing Studies’ graduate speaks on her love of nursing
