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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · 4d

Recharging by the sea #nursesdayoff 🩵

Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · 12d

It’s open day on our Plymouth campus! Lovely to meet potential new @puncplymouth.bsky.social students and their families!

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · 18d

Quietly walking for peace on beautiful Dartmoor 🩵

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · 20d

The 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries @puncplymouth.bsky.social - open categories to nominate fellow students, placement providers, and higher education.
www.nursingtimes.net/education-an...

The 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries

Calling all student nurses, midwives, nursing associates and apprentices, the 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries.

www.nursingtimes.net

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puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 22d

Puncplymouth students , see below www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/pea...

Peacemakers and warriors – music fun

Join us for a welcome and induction event created around fun music making - no musical experience required. Just turn up and join in.

www.plymouth.ac.uk

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 29d

Content warning: Suicide.

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.

The nursing community is integral to caring those in a mental health crisis, especially those at risk of, or experiencing, suicidal thoughts. Our resources can support you and those you care for ➡️ bit.ly/428k4q3

A quote card from Amber O'Brien, Professional Lead for Mental Health that reads Nursing staff make and invaluable contribution to the care of those experiencing suicidal thoughts, but we must remember that nursing staff themselves are a high risk group.

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RCN Research Forum @rcnresearchforum.bsky.social · Sep 10

The latest RCN Research forum podcast is now live! In the podcast Gordon Hill & an ECR discuss writing for publication with Ann McMahon & Andree Le May. Ann & Andree share strategies & give excellent advice to help nurses to get their work published. #RCNResearch25 on.soundcloud.com/nmhwvyVvTiIQ...

Writing for publication

The Royal College of Nursing is the world’s largest nursing union and professional body. We represent more than 450,000 nurses, student nurses, midwives and nursing support workers in the UK and inter

soundcloud.com

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thanks Claire. Great to have you there.

Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Sep 8

I had a great time at the #RCNResearch25 conference today, as both a presenter & audience member! Great to meet colleagues (including former students) & to talk about my own research focused on student nurse wellbeing & planetary health 🌍

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puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · Jul 6

Register for clearing www.plymouth.ac.uk/multipart_fo...

If you have questions about joining us at Plymouth this September you can contact our admissions teams who will be happy to help.
[email protected] or +44 1752 585858

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Nikki Elizabeth @nature-clinpsy.bsky.social · Aug 5

Hello 🌳– recruitment is ready to go! UK based qualified Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist if you would like to take part in research on nature and burnout please scan the QR code or use the link - Please help by sharing! ☺️

uelpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Aug 1

15% of all breast cancers are Lobular, 2000 per day. It's hard to detect, with little knowledge of its biology, so no specific treatments. The Lobular Moon Shot project is tirelessly pursuing support for ambitious, life changing research #LivedExperience #Lobular #BreastCancer #LobularMoonShot

Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer: 'Moon Shot Project'

Dr Susan Michaelis initiated the 'Lobular Moonshot Project' in 2023 to raise funding specifically for research into lobular breast cancer. #LobularMoonShotProject #LobularBreastCancer

www.lobularmoonshot.org

Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Jul 17

Hi Nikki. Looks great! I’ve been doing similar work with nurse wellbeing and nature connection so looking forward to hearing more about your work as you progress. Good luck 😊

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Jul 5

I’m delighted to share that I successfully defended my PhD exploring nature connection & planetary health in nurse education yesterday 🌍🌳🌊 I’m so looking forward to sharing my work. Huge thanks to my external examiners, supervisors, & amazing colleagues at the University of Plymouth 🙌

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · May 19

I’m looking forward to sharing my research focused on student nurse wellbeing & nature connection.The conference will be a great opportunity to learn from International colleagues and experts across diverse areas of focus.
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2025| Events | Royal College of Nursing

Join us in September as we delve into "Nursing Research: Transforming Global Health in a Changing World". Programme will be announced in May.

www.rcn.org.uk

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Mar 23

Just spotted this free course exploring #NatureConnectedness Good CPD for anyone interested in nature, wellbeing and planetary health 🌳🫁
www.derby.ac.uk/short-course...

Nature Connectedness: For a new relationship with nature - Free courses - University of DerbyUniversity of Derby logoUniversity of Derby logo

There’s no wellbeing without nature’s wellbeing. Climate warming and wildlife loss show that the existing relationship between people and the rest of nature is failing. Through a focus on nature conne...

www.derby.ac.uk

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Feb 2

Thinking of all in the School of Nursing in Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Can you help me out by signing this petition?
chng.it/2zGMTG7GP7

This petition needs your help

70 signatures are still needed! Save Cardiff University School of Nursing

chng.it

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Jan 16

NHS Forest are offering free trees for UK healthcare sites. Need to order by 28th February! 🌳 🫁 🐦 🦋 #peace #health #biodiversity
nhsforest.org/green-your-s...

Tree planting on healthcare sites - NHS Forest

Planting trees on healthcare sites creates better places to live and work. We are now taking requests for trees to be planted next winter.

nhsforest.org

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Dec 16

I love this Danny! Thanks for sharing. Will pass forward to colleagues and students.

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Dec 16

A wonderful offering from the Under The Bridge Choir.
#mentalhealth #men #christmas #masculinity #support #community

Danny Donnelly (Danny JD) @dannydonnelly.bsky.social · Dec 14

To raise awareness about men’s mental health and encourage open conversations, here is our UTB Christmas single:

🎵 lnkd.in/gBZ3P9Yn

How to help:
🌟 Donate - lnkd.in/gB3_UR7R
🌊 Sign up - lnkd.in/gn2zP2b8
💙 Access resources - lnkd.in/gF3AKtAs

Let’s break the stigma and save lives.

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Dr Lisa Burrows @lisaburrowsphd.bsky.social · Dec 9

#JBI

Dr Frazer Underwood PhD @frazerunderwood.bsky.social · Dec 9

www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/inn...

University of Plymouth Centre of Implementation Science

The University of Plymouth Centre for Innovations in Health and Social Care, a JBI Centre of Excellence. Supporting the synthesis of evidence to...

www.plymouth.ac.uk

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Nov 28

Hot off the press today. Our article exploring risk factors for student attrition across pre-registration nursing & midwifery programmes in the UK. #Nursesky #nursing #midwifery #attrition #wellbeing
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Understanding the risk factors for student attrition across pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes in a United Kingdom university: A sequential explanatory mixed methods study

The World Health Organization estimates a global shortage of 4.5 million nurses and 0.31 million midwives by 2030, which presents a significant proble…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Nov 22

We have now had over 2,700 views of our article exploring the relationship between nature, restoration from stress and the relevance for mental health nursing. We are planning to write up some more research on this topic in the coming year.
doi.org/10.1111/inm....

Creating equitable and sustainable opportunities for nature immersion to support restoration from stress within mental health nursing: A critical interpretive synthesis

In the face of global environmental changes threatening health, and despite increased calls for nurses to broker access to nature-based well-being interventions for people with mental health difficul...

doi.org

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · Nov 22

Hello from a snowy Dartmoor, UK. Just settling in and finding my feet on Bluesky. It’s nicer than the other place isn’t it! Looking forward to connecting with nursing, academic, lived experience, and planetary health colleagues 👋

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