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Nurses. Educators. Researchers. Sharing insights from the frontlines of nursing education and practice. Promoting nursing excellence & innovation at the University of Plymouth. #Nursing #Education #Research #Plymouth #FutureNurses

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puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hey everyone!

This is the official space for University of Plymouth – Nursing Students 💚

We’ll be sharing:
✅ Student life and stories
✅ Placement tips and uni support
✅ Achievements of our staff and students
✅ The best of Plymouth living — from campus to coastline!

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puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning #earlyrisersclub a busy day ahead with teaching and planning meetings. Wishing you all a positive and productive day (but first time for coffee ☺️)

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 7d

Good morning #earlyrisersclub Hazel back at #puncplymouth HQ . Reflecting on a busy week of teaching and planning for a research conference. I hope you have a wonderful day whatever you are doing 🙂

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · 11d

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

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University of Plymouth @plymuni.bsky.social · 17d

Undergraduate Open Day - Saturday 27 September

Our open days are designed to give you a taste of Plymouth, connect you with passionate staff, and help you feel confident with your choice of course.

Book your place now 👇
www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/open-d...

Prospective students taking a tour of clinical skills facilities.

Two student ambassadors holding up 'here to help' signs during an open day.

Prospective students on a campus tour being led by two student ambassadors.

The entrance of our Babbage Building. A group of students is walking up the ramp towards the main entrance way.

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puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 15d

Good morning #earlyrisersclub Hazel back at #puncplymouth HQ. Today I am attending meetings that will be creative and innovative. A day of ideas for me. Wishing you all a great day.

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 16d

Day one of the 1st year’s first day as a student nurse complete. We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow for day two!

Looking forward to watching you grow! 🌻 🧑‍⚕️

#StudentNurse #FirstDay #NursingSchool #UniLife

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 16d

A mixed today. Interesting meeting discussing how we ensure patient and public involvement in research. Prep for SNAM research conference. Listening to compassionate leadership . “Compassion is a super power“.
My day will end speaking with my seminar group about the qualities of leaders #compassion

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 16d

Sharing as an important topic

Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 17d

The perils and pitfalls of medication in the older person

This article explores polypharmacy and the risk of adverse effects of medication in older people.

Author: Linda Nazarko is a specialist frailty nurse.

#nurses #nursing #frailty #olderpeople #elderly

www.nursingtimes.net/medicine-man...

The perils and pitfalls of medication in the older person

Read this article to learn about polypharmacy and the risk of adverse effects of medication in older people.

www.nursingtimes.net

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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 19d

‘Our profession is most robust when every voice is appreciated’

Student editor Sana Gul on how early career nurses contribute a distinctive perspective to policy and strategy formulation. #nurse #nursing #nurses #careers

www.nursingtimes.net/students/our...

'Our profession is most robust when every voice is appreciated'

Student editor Sana Gul on how early career nurses contribute a distinctive perspective to policy and strategy formulation.

www.nursingtimes.net

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · 19d

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 · 20d

Looking forward to teaching the first module of year 3- Leadership, management and team-working next week.

Pie chart . Illustrating working together or teamwork

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 21d

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 Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 21d

Join us next week for a fireside chat (no slides allowed!) with three nurses who have written novels. The panel will share extracts from their work, talk about why they write fiction, and how nursing helps their creative process.

📅 24 Sept 25
⌚ 13:00-14:00
🌐 Online
buff.ly/RvbbTFG

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 21d

We want to support our members to engage with nursing research from the moment they begin their studies, right through their careers.

With the RCN Research Strategy that will become a reality - learn how: https://bit.ly/3I3Ken0

Promotional graphic for The RCN Research Strategy by Royal College of Nursing, featuring a person examining X-ray images on a tablet, with the text 'Empowering staff through research.'

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puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 21d

Good morning Tony and wishing you a day full of sunshine 🌞

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 21d

Good morning #earlyrisersclub Hazel at #puncplymouth HQ. I am looking forward to meeting our 1st year nursing students, an interesting day ahead for them as we hear about prep for practice and EDI. Sharing an image of a place I plan to visit #devon #painting Wishing you all a thoughtful day☺️

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 22d

Today marks the World Health Organisation's World Patient Safety Day. Safe nurse staffing levels are key to ensuring all patients, from babies through to older adults, receive the care they deserve.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4poQbvx

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Nursing and Midwifery Council @newsnmc.bsky.social · 22d

Revalidating or applying to join the register?

We expect high demand on NMC Online late Sept–early Oct. Submit your application and payment early to avoid delays.

Log in to NMC Online now 👉 online.nmc-uk.org/Account/Logi...

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

wow these are beautiful 🙂

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

Welcome back to all our year 3 nursing students across all campuses. We are looking forward to seeing you all on your first module leadership, management and team working next week. Hope you have a great day.

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

Welcome to our year 2 nursing students across all campuses. Hope you all have a great day .

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 23d

Induction week is always busy for the lecturers as we welcome our new nursing students and welcome back year 2 and 3 students.
For me (Hazel), I was busy teaching to post grad students on the main campus and tomorrow I will be posting from my base campus 😀. Wishing you all a good evening

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 24d

A huge warm welcome to all our amazing freshers joining the School of Health!
You're now part of a community that's passionate about making a difference in the world. Get ready for a journey filled with learning, growth, and lifelong friendships.
@plymuni.bsky.social @uhpnhs.bsky.social

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 27d

🎨 Nurses have inspired art for centuries.

How have artists influenced our perceptions of the ‘ideal nurse’? How have nurses used art to express and document their experiences?

The #ArtOfNursing exhibition is open now to the public, for free.

📌20 Cavendish Square, W1G 0RN

https://bit.ly/41MKbCy

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puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 28d

It was a fantastic opportunity to share our work, connect with colleagues, and engage in thought-provoking discussions that continue to shape the future of nursing research. You can find out more about the conference here: 👉 lnkd.in/eb6huncQ

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