The Pint Sized Nurse.
Hello, my name is Molly. I am a registered mental health nursed based in the UK. If you are here, you may have previously recognise me from my previous blog “the pint sized student nurse” from during my training.
I thought it was about time I relaunched and updated things around here. So please have a look around, and I can’t wait to share my thoughts, tips, and experiences with you all!
P.S the name Pint Sized comes from the fact that I may or may not be only 5ft tall…
- Thriving at Work: The Crucial Role of Mental Health Awareness in Business GrowthIn the fast-paced world of business, where targets are met, projects are delivered, and deadlines are ever-looming, there’s a crucial yet often overlooked aspect that significantly influences success—mental health. As a mental health nurse, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that mental health awareness can have on both individuals and workplaces. The Human Element: RecognizingContinue reading “Thriving at Work: The Crucial Role of Mental Health Awareness in Business Growth”
- Nurturing Minds: A Guide to Training as a Mental Health Nurse in the UKEmbarking on a career as a mental health nurse in the UK is a rewarding and challenging journey that requires dedication, compassion, and a commitment to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. One of the most common routes to becoming a mental health nurse is pursuing an undergraduate degree in mental health nursing. Several universitiesContinue reading “Nurturing Minds: A Guide to Training as a Mental Health Nurse in the UK”
- Launching Your Career: Community Based Opportunities for Newly Qualified Mental Health NursesIf you are a student nurse I’m pretty sure you’ve been told that you “should work on a ward first” before going to community. Or how if you work within a community setting you will “de-skill”. I’ll let you in on a not so secret. I have never worked on a hospital ward as aContinue reading “Launching Your Career: Community Based Opportunities for Newly Qualified Mental Health Nurses”
- Ascending the Ranks: Moving from Band 5 to Band 6 in the NHS Nursing HierarchyAre you a dedicated NHS nurse ready to take your career to the next level? Transitioning from a Band 5 to a Band 6 nurse role is an exciting step that brings new challenges and opportunities. Let’s explore what this transition entails and how it can shape your nursing journey. While transitioning from a BandContinue reading “Ascending the Ranks: Moving from Band 5 to Band 6 in the NHS Nursing Hierarchy”
- Transitioning from a student to a registered nurse
Now imagine this, you have spent 3 years at university. You have completed your 2,300 (free) practice hours. You have completed what feels like a thousand assignments. You have your first job lined up. You have paid your £120 registration fee and have searched your name on the register to triple check that you areContinue reading “Transitioning from a student to a registered nurse”
The Pint Sized Mental Health Nurse 