Interested in a career as a #GeneralPracticeNurse? Check out this insightful blog by #PracticeNurse Jessica Delanghe from Portsdown Group Practice about career pathways and support for new #GPNs! #GPNEN Angie Hack MA BSc RN DN QN RNT SFHEA gpnen.org.uk/2023/12/21/car…

GP and NHS menopause specialist Dr Clare Spencer said while ‘for most women HRT is the most effective treatment for menopause symptoms’, the current draft of the guidelines ‘place considerably more emphasis on the risks [of HRT] rather than the benefits’. bit.ly/3vmPdZ8

I'm about to go to my pottery class and make wonky pots! It's the only 2 hours of the week that I completely embrace as my own, which sets me up for the week. #primarycarerocks #GPN #MentalHealthMatters

Little trip to Southampton Solent University today, I love to return as an alumni to talk to new students. Makes me feel still connected to the SolentUniTNA journey.

Please please understand if I had appointments available I would offer them to you. I cannot give you what I do not have. When our Clinical lead determines we are at safe capacity -we are full. I don’t decide that, I don’t hold back secret appointments - please be kind #TeamGP

We're changing the lives of people with Type 2 diabetes thanks to a collaboration with Bournemouth Heart Club. The new and unique programme is not only improving physical and mental health, but providing a better understanding of the condition 🫶🏼 🔗 uhd.nhs.uk/news/latest-ne…

Great lecture today on digital tech in primary care Cheryl O'sullivan Bournemouth Uni The Adam Practice Mel Clare Mechen RN ANP QN 💙 giving patients the empowerment to take control of their own long term health.

Many women notice that ADHD worsens throughout their menstrual cycle. In my clinical practice, I also speak to many women whose ADHD has worsened during their perimenopause, or they have recently been diagnosed with ADHD around the same time they reached perimenopause or

I have been attending an advanced course for complex leg ulcers and wound care with Accelerate very excited to use this knowledge in general practice The Adam Practice #GPN #Primarycarerocks

One of my patients today read my name badge and thought, Practice Nurse meant I was still practising to be a nurse! Maybe adding General in the front may be an idea 🙃. Clare Mechen RN ANP QN 💙, although she did congratulate me when I said I was qualified 😁.

Interested in the evolving role of General Practice Nurses? Don't miss the Wessex Local Medical Committees (Wessex LMCs) podcast with our own Angie Hack MA BSc RN DN QN RNT SFHEA. Gain insights on essential topics for current and aspiring #GPNs, including skills, roles, education pathways, support and resources. gpnen.org.uk/2024/05/10/ang…

When you spend a sunny Sunday practising your advanced bandage techniques ready for the week ahead, does make you wonder if you'll ever stop learning as a practice nurse! #GPN #Primarycarerocks #Advancedbandaging #Fanstrapping #Newskills

While investing in the future workforce is a top priority, GPNs also discussed the need to value, reward and retain the existing workforce too. buff.ly/3R8yQaN

Hard day in primary care for me today 😢 we are all trying our best.

A number of nursing associates have contacted me concerned about what employers are asking them to do, what colleagues are taking on and the risk to their registration. Ill be covering some of this in a podcast with Just a sharp scratch next month.

Here we explore the barriers GPNs face when trying to address and manage these parts of their role and the action needed to boost the confidence of GPNs and ultimately improve patient care and outcomes. buff.ly/4bon1nS

Thanks DSNforumUK @pcdsociety et al for beautifully articulating the breath depth and skills of our #GeneralPracticeNurses in undertaking comprehensive care in #Diabetes #LTCs

Alicia Langdown reflects on her inspiring career journey from Trainee Nursing Associate to General Practice Nurse, sharing key moments that shaped her career. Read the blog! 👉 gpnen.org.uk/2024/08/01/how…

Our #GPN network launch event is on Tuesday 3 September - have you booked your free place? Find out more and book here👉: qni.org.uk/news-and-event… #GeneralPracticeNurses #GeneralPracticeNursing #PrimaryCare

Are you a GP Nurse looking to enhance your leadership skills? Our free GPN Leadership Fundamentals modules were developed in collaboration with the Practice Nurse community, and feature louise brady RN 💙 💚 . Access them now via the NHS Leadership Learning Zone leadershipnhs.uk