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2 years

Why is BBC lunchtime news reporting the average nurse earns £37k? I'm an independent non medical prescriber. I'm experienced. I do not earn £37k. Where is this average coming from???

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3 years

My husband has COVID. My baby has COVID. I can go to work tomorrow and look after small babies and older people because I'm still negative. It's insanity

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1 year

A friend sent me this picture & my immediate thought was omg delete it quick the chinssss. But then I had a bit of a closer look and i look bloody happy dont I. So I've decided not to delete it.

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4 years

I refused to discuss one question on my return to work interview as it was peak NHS HR guilting. If you're sick you're sick. I was SO stressed before ringing in sick.

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9 months

I've found local baby groups a bit toxic at times but for the last 2 weeks I've been to a cheap and cheerful playgroup at a school run by a retired DN and her daughter. Its £2.50. Endless tea, toast, fruit and most importantly just friendly and welcoming. Not showy at all.

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2 years

Do Consultants like/need positive feedback? I saw a Consultant today at the hospital and she was genuinely the nicest doctor I've ever met. I felt really looked after & was given good advice.

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3 years

My mum's a GP receptionist. Today the world hasn't been very kind.

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@vickiGPN

2 years

In the A&E waiting room earlier this week I was so embarrassed by a fellow nurse. Triage nurse. Called a patient in by their first name and then said "I can't do your surname today". So rude. So racist. If I can't pronounce a patient's name I google it 1st

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4 years

I'm having an absolute shitter of a week. Received devastating news. I told my nurse team bits. Today they walk into my room with these. Say they love me and walk out because they don't want to make me cry anymore. Get yourselves a nurse team like mine people. Nurses are the best

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4 years

Anyone else in the North West basically just watch North West Tonight just for @OwainWynEvans !? He basically cheers me up every night.

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@vickiGPN

4 years

It's official. I've passed my Non Medical Prescribing Course 🍾🍾

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@vickiGPN

4 years

I passed my Prescribing Pharmacology exam with 91% and Drug calcs exam with 100%. I sat the course during IVF and the exams with Hyperemesis. I had a sick bucket with me the entire time. I'm so proud and relieved I could burst. Cheers! 🍾

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4 years

Aah. Nurse attack. It was overdue.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

Today I was told about a pregnant woman who had her first AZ vaccine before she was pregnant. She's now 8 weeks pregnant and been told by her midwife not to get the 2nd 😩 can people with no knowledge of the vaccine schedule stop advising people incorrectly. It's her choice.

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3 years

My Health Visitor came again today (yep nearly 6m down the line. Still giving f2f support. I'm very lucky!). She is SO fab and inspirational that she's made me want to retrain. Which isn't practical. But she's THAT good at her job she's made me want to do her job?

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1 year

Genuinely do not think I can face being a nurse anymore. Sat in the car park heart racing feeling sick trying to force myself out of the car. *Every* nursing job turns into this eventually. I don't want the pressure/risk of the decisions I have to take daily.

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4 years

Cervical Screening Saturday done. 48 booked. 5 DNA. 3 inappropriately booked by reception. Not bad. 40 very grateful people seen this morning. No gimmicks. No pink posters. Just tackling the obstacle of accessibility. Next one already being scheduled for 20th March!

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4 years

Devastated. A friend was chatting to another friend on the phone. Complained of a headache & within seconds was unconscious & has died of a bleed of the brain. I'm a nurse & I still can't fathom how you can be there 1 minute & just gone the next. Wanting some physical hugs today.

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3 years

Oh look I need to see a GP. I went at 8am. I've got an appointment for 11.40. Funny that. Thought they were closed...

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2 years

9.5 months later, 1 sleeping tablet, 1 solo hotel stay (5 mins away from home 🤣) and 12 hours sleep was achieved!!!

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@vickiGPN

3 years

It's incredibly lonely to have a baby at 8 months old who still doesn't sleep. So frustrated and tired tonight 😴 we get hardly any sleep most nights and I'm struggling to function. She's never improved despite us being consistent and responding to her (no CIO advice!)

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2 years

Eva's nursery dropped this off for me and the note just about finished me off. How lucky am I that these wonderful women take care of my baby whilst I take care of others ❤️❤️

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@vickiGPN

3 years

Amusingly the local CCG has arranged a Wellbeing course for staff. Over lunch.

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@vickiGPN

2 years

As a practice we got absolutely slated on Facebook yesterday. Yet I'm booking in extra patients before I start work, squeezing them into blocked slots & booking them when I've finished. Because we're stretched to capacity and these people need seeing.

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@vickiGPN

5 years

@steve_kingmagic @jennyrooster09 I never knew this! As a Practice Nurse constantly prescribing these I need to get more info so I can pass it on to our patients. Will contact our local pharmacy & ask :)

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@vickiGPN

3 years

I had no plans to post her little face on social media. But I can't stop staring at it tbh.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

@jtjbooth That's my husband's test

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@vickiGPN

4 years

Nurse in the largest acute trust in Manchester. Had lunch in the staffroom with another nurse at the most distance the room allows. The other nurse now COVID+ve. She's been told she's got to isolate 2 weeks UNPAID because she chose to sit there & not wear a mask. Ridiculous

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3 years

Over the last few years I never thought this day would come. Pram, car seat & bedside crib all arrived today. Yes I'm a bit tearful. IVF is bloody magic isn't it!

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@vickiGPN

3 years

@cv_cev I don't think I'll be going in tbh with how unwell my baby is. It's just frustrating that people will be made to go in across the country when they want to protect others

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@vickiGPN

3 years

Thanks for all the ❤️ twitter family. Baby Eva Emma was born weighing 8lbs 3oz after a very traumatic & difficult labour totalling nearly 60 hours. I'm in a lot of pain & still processing what happened. But our beautiful baby girl is easing that pain by the minute ❤️❤️

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2 years

I call them in & then ask them if I pronounced their name right, &I f not please correct me as it's important. I've been asked to provide feedback on my stay. It's not related to me but I want to. I don't want to turn a blind eye. Equally the nurse was obviously beyond stressed..

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3 years

NHS paeds ward. Has run out of cots. So I'm sat in this gripping her for dear life trying to not fall asleep. Which is a challenge since I've not slept in days.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

We're home. Here's the none Instagram "I've not slept since Saturday photo". She dislikes being clothed, and not being clothed. Which presents quite the predicament to her mood!

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@vickiGPN

3 years

Why is there a doctor on This Morning saying they won't have the vaccine because they're young, healthy & "not at risk" of COVID. WHY are they being given this platform to tell other young, healthy people that they aren't at risk???

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3 years

Postnatal Depression is a funny old thing. I had an ok night. A shower. A lovely morning walk. Breakfast at a cafe with friends. I'm seeing my family soon. I took this selfie on the walk. But I feel incredibly sad & tearful in this moment. It won't shake.

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3 years

Wondered what the chirping above my head was.

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3 years

Can still go to the pub but mum & baby groups cancelled. Ok. Mental health of mums down the pan again then eh.

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3 years

Yes I slept 6.45pm-4am. I'm that clever! (Don't bother forensically examining what happened at bedtime to make this happen though. It will never happen again!)

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2 years

My little diva has been admitted to hospital for IV antibiotics for an infection. The non blanching rash was spreading as we were waiting in A&E before our eyes. Holding her down whilst they placed the cannula & got blood cultures was 1 of the worst experiences of my life.

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4 years

Ooh our Smear Saturday is FULL tomorrow. 48 patients booked across 4 nurses. Let's see if everyone attends!

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@vickiGPN

4 years

I've put on A LOT of weight since the start of lockdown. Lost my running mojo & do no exercise. Comfort eat a lot. Starting to very much dislike myself. Not quite sure where to begin or how to get out of this bad cycle. Anyone else feeling similar!?

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@vickiGPN

5 years

@steve_kingmagic @jennyrooster09 Already got a plan to contact pharmacies that are on the GSK list, drafted a poster, added it to the agenda of the clinical meeting & will hopefully get a "bin" for the surgery :) can't believe we've never thought of it before. (I lead a fun life on a weekend...)

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@vickiGPN

3 years

I slept through my 2hour baby shift alarm. Husband let me sleep. I've had FOUR SOLID hours. 4.

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3 years

Our wonderful Health Visitor just came. In the 2 weeks since starting the prescription formula our chunk has put on 1lb 2oz. In comparison to the previous 2 weeks this is epic. 😁

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@vickiGPN

3 years

Morning gang

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3 years

I'm feeling good at the moment. I'm having trauma focussed CBT with the most amazing woman (it's tough but I know it's going to help), my Sertraline dose was increased to 100 & I feel like a new woman. I was SO doubtful about meds & talking therapies.

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3 years

Last day of maternity leave today. It's a beautifully sunny day. We're going to contact nap, share some cake in a cafe & walk to see the ducks. Not allowing tears today.

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@vickiGPN

8 months

A doctor just told me (as the patient) that it was safer to take a Salbutamol regularly for symptoms than trial an ICS to prevent symptoms... Luckily for us I have enough knowledge to call out that bull. Why is Asthma knowledge so bloody poor??

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@vickiGPN

5 years

Time for our medic colleagues to stand side by side with us for change. Treat your General Practice Nurses better. Give them equal Sick Pay & Maternity Pay to their NHS Hospital & District Nurse Colleagues. @WeGPNs @RCNGPNForum @rcgp

Sign the Petition

Equality of employment conditions for General Practice Nurses

www.change.org

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3 years

My entire team of nurses just turned up on mass to my street, caused traffic chaos and stood at my garden wall with these. Neighbours literally came to check what the noise was.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

Today is the anniversary of me quiting my well paid IT job, loading my old banger car with all my worldly belongings, driving 2.5hrs down the M6 to move to Birmingham to live with my now husband & train to be a nurse. It was the most irresponsible decision but it paid off 😂

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3 years

OK. She was crying in her cot. I went over AND SHE SMILED AT ME. So now she can have whatever she wants. Pony? Yup. Helicopter? SURE.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

I've done a really fancy spa day in the Esana Crescent hotel in Buxton. Here's the rooftop pool. I've swam, I've had a massage, I've had food and a brew. I've lounged around. I now smell like a spa & it's time to go home and snuggle my snotty monster.

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@vickiGPN

2 years

I'm very lucky. I'm very in love. We survived a year & were thriving now. ❤️

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2 years

@StephJonesBerry Our training not moving across trusts. If I'm competent at cannulation in Trust X then I'm still competent in Trust Y. Stop treating us like children. We know what we're competent in.

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@vickiGPN

2 years

"What's your little boy's name? He's adorable?" Oh she's a girl called Eva. "Why do you dress her as a boy?" I don't... "Well she's in blue". I get this alot??? She doesn't like fluffy pink dresses. She wants to crawl and walk and be free?!

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2 years

@BellaRoscetti Not a doctor (nurse) but fully support doctors rest spaces. It sounds shit a lot of the time. And you're right. If you take a break in a ward area you will get "ooh whilst you're here". Anyone who says otherwise is just out of touch.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

We're home. She's still inside. She's acting like nothing has happened and is happily headbutting my bladder ❤️ I'm showered, in clean pj's & obsessed with lying in my own bed. My mums stopped having kittens with all the drama I bring in to her life.

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2 years

My angry sleep fearing baby is 1 tomorrow. She's no longer angry. She's very happy. She even sometimes sleeps a bit (touch wood!). She still loves a mama nap though (every nap is a contact nap tbf!). We survived the year. I've bought myself a bottle of fizz & a box of chocolates!

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@vickiGPN

2 years

So as a PN that can't strike - how do I support my striking colleagues across the NHS? What can I do to show my support!!?

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@vickiGPN

7 years

I had a 15 minute break in a 13 hour day yesterday. And my 'break' was interrupted several times. I had my 1st brew at 10pm. I walked 7.5 miles. I didn't drink so my patients could.

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Today’s Times. Blaming the NHS staffing crisis on... NHS staff... is top level trolling, even by Murdoch standards.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

I'm an NHS nurse and I formula feed my child.

Dr Linda Dykes @[email protected]

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3 years

@OFFICIALWMAS This isn’t ok. If the parents want a momento, take photo on their phone, and let *them* opt to post it on social media… you can always then share it. Also I’m surprised to see an NHS organisation’s official account sharing photos of a baby being bottle-fed.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

So proud to call this amazing human being my friend.

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3 years

I’m a fucking marathon runner!!!!

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@vickiGPN

2 years

Feeling so bloody lucky we had the means to get there quick after reading the recent news articles and weren't reliant on 999. Never felt more lucky to have her in my arms as I do tonight.

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@vickiGPN

4 years

Another pregnant Practice Nurse being told by GP Partners & PM that they have to finish at 28 weeks and either go on stat mat pay or stat sick pay. I'm not that bright, and even I know that's not the bloody rule 😏 we really need more central control on how GPN's are treated.

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@vickiGPN

4 years

Anyone else in Primary Care bloody nackered today? But also doesn't want to complain too much because not on ITU...

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@vickiGPN

2 years

I don't think anyone is seeing any of the work we do in Primary care atm.

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@vickiGPN

4 years

I just had the best feedback I've EVER received. A patient told me that I saved their life last year by strongly encouraging an urgent GP review after I saw them. I don't recall them... But I don't think I've ever received feedback like that so yep I'm doing a mini brag ❤️❤️

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@vickiGPN

4 months

Why is NHS jobs so naff? I search nurse and I have jobs ranging from Consultant to Ward Clerk to Speech and Language Therapist?

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@vickiGPN

6 months

Last night we managed to celebrate 15 years together. We've survived 2 burst appendix, 2 redundancies, 3 house moves, infertility, IVF, being parents to a non sleeping beautiful 2.5yr old.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

We're going OUT. Both of us. For a meal. I've got makeup on. No leggings. (Pray for Grandma!)

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@vickiGPN

3 years

Accidentally text the plumber about the baby's poo situation. I'm hoping he still comes out. The two issues are unrelated 🤣

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@vickiGPN

4 years

Why can't we give the AZ vaccine in GP surgeries like a flu vaccine? Our flu vaccine clinics are well rehearsed, run like a well oiled machine and are easier for our patients than PCN led clinics.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

We went to Parkrun & the cafe & reluctantly wore a hat.

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@vickiGPN

2 years

Just spoke to ward manager - mentioned no dairy free food for Eva/dry toast/adult plate/cutlery/no high chair - she told me to write to pals. And I just said no ta. Wtf the point. Your the sister on the ward. You fix it. How can you have a paeds ward like that? How?

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2 years

Someone bounced back like a true pro. Here she is gazing wistfully out of the window whilst eating her nutritionally sound diet of a rich tea biscuit. I look like a troll.

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11 months

The nursery manager came and gave me a hug tonight and this card they'd made after having to help me get Diva in the car last night 🥹🥹🥹

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@vickiGPN

9 months

It's the most comfortable I've felt at any mum/baby/toddler group. Constantly offering another brew!!

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@vickiGPN

3 years

Ok after an influx of not great messages. That Covid test isn't mine and I'm not saying I'm going to work tomorrow, what I'm saying is the workforce and government policy is that I CAN go to work tomorrow.

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@vickiGPN

4 years

Billie Piper had quite the escape didn't she.

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@vickiGPN

2 years

My lovely friends partner died in his sleep suddenly without any warning. I've suggested we go for walks (even silent walks just so she's got someone there with her) &, told her about Cruse. What else can I do 😭 I can't make anything better but I want to be there for her.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

The baby slept 9pm until 4am (when I cruelly changed her nappy & woke her!). At what stage do you relax enough to not stare at them in a blind panic when they decide to sleep....

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@vickiGPN

5 years

@CNOEngland I know I sound like an ungrateful Christmas scrooge but I don't see this as a reason to celebrate. 1. Tuition fees still exist. 2. £5K is still going to require most students to work alongside FT placements. 3. They're just replacing what they took away for a good headline.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

REALLY weird timing for this after the day I've had. But FINALLY, after passing the course in February the NMC just emailed me to say I'm on the register as a prescriber. Really strange feeling!

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@vickiGPN

4 years

2020 was many many things. But it gave us an IVF round that worked and this wonderful amazing miracle to look forward to. Feeling the light & gratefulness this morning after many many down days ❤️

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@vickiGPN

4 years

@sohail_nassir Completely disagree. For someone that isn't a repeat offender, who is pregnant and therefore protected it is completely inappropriate. If someone is a repeat offender they should be approximately managed.

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@vickiGPN

2 years

The GP surgery I work at has had to AGAIN post on their Facebook page about patients abusing staff. Again. It's getting worse.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

For those following the story of my screaming baby girl - today we saw a Paedatrician who did the most thorough physical examination. He identified a physical issue (that I can see!) causing her pain that will resolve in time. Sad to know she's in pain, but happy we know why!

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@vickiGPN

3 years

We made it to John Lewis. I bought what I went for. I even had uninterrupted cake & hot chocolate. People said she was cute (she is). How you picture maternity leave 🤣 I await my punishment for such a lovely day later.

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@vickiGPN

4 years

SO whilst Practice Nurses can't even get anything beyond stat Maternity & Sick pay (GP's get NHS t&c's), we're now offering GP's support with childcare. ARE YOU KIDIDNG ME?

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@vickiGPN

3 years

For the last 3 hours I've sat in bed with my sick baby on my chest, and my super fit ultra marathon running triple jabbed husband delirious with COVID. I'm trying to stay awake to watch them both. My husband is way more unwell than I'd ever have imagined. COVID isn't a cold.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

I ate this and I'm not sorry.

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2 years

What's the word for when your child is ++ poorly overnight but miraculously running around giggling in the morning whilst your eye bags are 10ft wide??

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3 years

Pregnant AND vaccinated. Woo!! Bump and card pictured 😁

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@vickiGPN

4 years

@arianna_kaye If they want a 6 month pregnant nurse in seeing patients face to face with a high BP who vomited 20+ times that day... Sure. I already felt guilty. Anyway. I refused to answer the question.

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@vickiGPN

3 years

The child sleeps whilst her daddy sings/plays @timminchin to her. She's our child for sure.

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@vickiGPN

2 years

I won a raffle for a 5 hour house clean with a local company. Imagine how sparkly it'll be!!!

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@vickiGPN

4 years

Today I had the same amazing nurse look after me. Except she wasn't looking after me. She just saw me in the waiting room before theatre, saw I was upset & scooped me up & sorted me out. When you can't have your partner with you, you need a nurse like Bev ♥️

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