An exquisite and tender sharing – one woman’s experience of her father’s death and the extra-ordinary care they received
My Dad’s death – appreciating extra-ordinary care
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Working in high octane environments and staying steady
It is the simple things in life that keep us steady and well. This article explores the basics…
Olive and capsicum dip
A brilliant accompaniment to any meal and totally awesome as a snack with crudités, crackers or tortilla crisps.
What does self care mean to you?
A team of colleagues were talking about self care the other day, a topic that is much discussed at the moment, and the question ‘What does self care mean?’ was posed. It stopped us in our tracks because, like so many buzz words, we realised that there are many interpretations of self care. So, we put it on the table as the next hot topic for Nurturing Care Nurturing Nurses and Midwives. And this is what people had to say:
Simple five seed crackers
Healthy and delicious homemade five seed crackers. Great on their own or served with your favourite dip.
The appendix in bed one
A nurse’s reflection on the importance of person centred care
Roasted salmon with warm broccoli and kale salad
Super warming and nourishing salad… a winner in terms of simplicity and flavour. Delicious all year round and one to endlessly adapt.
Born to nurse
An exquisite journey through a life destined to care.
Florence Nightingale and the qualities of true nursing
Florence had it… have we lost it? Do we still value the warmth, love and care so natural to us that goes hand in hand with our technical skill?
The nurse, the midwife, the mother, the woman
When we realised that one week in May includes the ‘International day of the midwife’, ‘International day of the nurse’ and ‘Mother’s Day’, the NCNNM team decided to pose a question to colleagues about what this means to them. Under the working title of, ‘The nurse, the midwife, the mother, the woman’ this is what some colleagues shared.
Blueberry muffins
These gluten free muffins are easy to make and perfect for lunch boxes – an awesome alternative to sugary snacks and perfect for sharing.
Self care meets true care in nursing
Nursing is an incredible profession. Sometimes we can become so busy with all that we need to do for people in our care that we can overlook how powerful the simplicity of nursing care really is. Very simply we are in a position where we can connect deeply to people through...