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Laura, a seasoned midwife with six years of experience, recently joined the Guild as an agency midwife in Scotland. We spoke to Laura about her experience of joining the Guild - from the recruitment process to her first shift. Here, Laura shares her insights to help give other nurses or…

Tara was chosen to be Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from the Community Team. "Your dedication to going above and beyond for a client recently is truly commendable, and we are grateful for your exceptional work.” We caught up with Tara to see how she feels about…

‘Get it right, make it safe’ Tuesday, 17th September marks World Patient Safety Day, established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness and encourage collaboration to enhance patient safety. This day serves as a vital opportunity to bring together patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and leaders to advance safety…

Understanding intensive care nurse duties and their role can be confusing, which is why we have written this blog to help explain the different ways that they provide care daily. Intensive care or intensive care unit (ICU) nurses work in specialised units within hospitals to treat people who are seriously…

Fidelia was chosen to be Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from the Community Team and a Client. "It is truly commendable that she still managed to come into work despite such challenging circumstances.” We caught up with Fidelia to see how she feels about being our Nurse…

Gladys was chosen to be Nurse of the Month following some fantastic feedback from the Dublin team. "Gladys is always keen to work all shifts offered and often travels long distances to her preferred hospitals. The feedback from clients regarding her practice and her care has been exemplary. Keep up…

Nurses spend the majority of their shifts on their feet, whether they are making rounds, administering medication, or providing patient care. This constant activity can put significant strain on their lower body, often leading to severe discomfort if left untreated. To help, we have compiled a list of the most…

Daniel was chosen to be the Guild’s May HCA of the Month following some fantastic feedback from a client: "Daniel performs his job to a high standard, earning the admiration of both staff and residents who love him." We caught up with Daniel to see how he feels about being…

Calling all Paediatric ICU nurses in Ireland! We have some fantastic news for you! The Scottish Nursing Guild is now an approved provider on the HSE’s ‘Children with complex healthcare needs’ framework in the Republic of Ireland. This exciting development opens up a wealth of new opportunities for you to…

Phyllis was chosen to be Community HCA of the Month following some fantastic feedback from the Belfast team. We caught up with Phyllis to see how she feels about being our Community HCA of the Month. How long have you been working with the Guild? "I have been working for…