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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 · 9m

Good morning #earlyrisersclub Hazel curating #puncplymouth account today. An email exciting day for SNAM as it is our research conference, hearing about the fabulous research happening in the school. I will be co-facilitating a workshop discussing patient and public engagement within research.

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Sarah Howes @sarahrmn.bsky.social · 16h

@puncplymouth.bsky.social you are warmly invited to join us for our celebration of the SNaM and SoHP sustainability prize ceremony 2025 on 12th Nov at 1:30! We will share innovative student ideas & an opportunity to be a part of our amazing, award winning SHWIG collaboration. Booking essential.

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 1d

Optimistic October - Day 15: Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober

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puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 23h

Next month Exeter School of Nursing will be holding their open day . www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/exe...

Exeter School of Nursing – Nursing Open Day

What's on at the University of Plymouth: Exeter School of Nursing – Adult Nursing Open Day, WESC Foundation. Various dates.

www.plymouth.ac.uk

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 23h

Health and Social Care Showcase 2025.
Join us for an inspiring day of hands-on activities for aspiring healthcare professionals. www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/hea...

Health and Social Care Showcase 2025

What's on at the University of Plymouth: Faculty of Health Showcase. Join us for an inspiring day of hands-on activities for aspiring healthcare...

www.plymouth.ac.uk

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 23h

Interested in studying nursing with @plymuni.bsky.social at our Truro campus ? The Truro School of Nursing Open Day is your opportunity to discover more about our leading Adult Health Nursing programme delivered at our Truro campus. Hope to see you there. www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/tru...

Truro School of Nursing – Nursing Open Day

What’s on at the University of Plymouth: Truro School of Nursing – Nursing Information Event. Knowledge Spa, Truro, Cornwall. Various dates.

www.plymouth.ac.uk

puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 23h

Good morning #earlyrisersclub Hazel at #puncplymouth HQ today. A day at the home office today preparing for teaching and a conference. Wishing you all a happy and productive day.

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 2d

Choose to show up, breathe and do your best. Be kind, learn and repeat

Image: realiabyjen.com

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puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 5d

Today is World Mental Health day and a reminder to us all that good mental health is important and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health. The theme this year is about ‘access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies'.

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University of Plymouth @plymuni.bsky.social · Jul 18

We are delighted to share that we've been shortlisted for two prizes at the 2025 Green Gown Awards. 🌼🌺🌱
www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/univers...

The University is in the running for the Sustainability Institution of the Year and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability categories. Picture credit: Dave Burt

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puncplymouth.bsky.social @puncplymouth.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 13d

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 · 18d

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 · 23d

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 · 22d

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 · 23d

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 · 23d

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 · 23d

Sharing as an important topic

Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 23d

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 · 26d

‘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 · 26d

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 · 27d

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 · 28d

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 · 28d

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 · 28d

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 · 28d

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