Another great discussion, thanks to everyone who joined in. As ever, please read from the bottom for chronological order.
DonnaNewcross Wow, what a busy chat. Thank you everyone. See you in a fortnight #NurChat -9:03 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau @RebeccaLouiseUK I was prepared well from placements but not university for NQN. People who had poor placements struggled as NQN #nurchat -9:03 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord @RebeccaLouiseUK Do you think HEIs are reluctant to say “you won’t be ready for everything after pre-reg training”? #Nurchat -9:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee RT @NurChat: A huge thank you to @PixieLizziee for co-hosting with us tonight! Fab as always #futureofnursing #NurChat -9:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @NurChat: A huge thank you to @PixieLizziee for co-hosting with us tonight! Fab as always #futureofnursing #NurChat -9:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
IanMcKnight4 #nurchat G. Night gotta go ! -9:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
N1ckWarren @RebeccaLouiseUK @NurChat @cantgetinvolved Not sure as need to drum home the difference. Could be easier combined. #nurchat -9:01 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: I think if I was better prepared as a student for being a NQN then the preceptorship would have been easier #NurChat -9:01 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord RT @NurChat: A huge thank you to @PixieLizziee for co-hosting with us tonight! Fab as always #futureofnursing #NurChat -9:01 PM Feb 19th, 2013
IanMcKnight4 #nurchat NQ nurs should only need preceptorship for 6 months- if it’s leadership then go get training as PDP -9:01 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat A huge thank you to @PixieLizziee for co-hosting with us tonight! Fab as always #futureofnursing #NurChat -9:01 PM Feb 19th, 2013
allheathensnow @NurChat on my first day off preceptorship there was a suicide by hanging on the ward. Without team support, I’d have capsized #NurChat -9:01 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK I think if I was better prepared as a student for being a NQN then the preceptorship would have been easier to grasp. #NurChat -9:00 PM Feb 19th, 2013
gratton_richard @RebeccaLouiseUK @gratton_richard @cantgetinvolved i’m guessing that’s a typical experience to be honest. Reduces morale. #nurchat -9:00 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee RT @NurChat: Thank you for sharing with eachother tonight, feel free to carry on #NurChat ing. Tonight’s CPD password is student19 http://t.co/1kyKgO5T -9:00 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: @NurChat @cantgetinvolved @N1ckWarren I think mentoring and preceptorship training should be totally separate #NurChat -9:00 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @The_Pars: “@DonnaNewcross: RT @NurChat: If you could design a preceptorship what would be most important? #NurChat” Protected time! -8:59 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @NurChat @cantgetinvolved @N1ckWarren I think mentoring and preceptorship training should be totally separate #NurChat -8:59 PM Feb 19th, 2013
The_Pars “@DonnaNewcross: RT @NurChat: If you could design a preceptorship what would be most important? #NurChat” Protected time! -8:59 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat Thank you for sharing with eachother tonight, feel free to carry on #NurChat ing. Tonight’s CPD password is student19 http://t.co/1kyKgO5T -8:59 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved RT @NurChat: RT @N1ckWarren:I dont think preceptorship should be an entirely comfortable experience. Its about being supported #NurChat -8:58 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @N1ckWarren: #nurchat am preceptor at moment trying to make nurse independent yet confident in decision making difficult se… #NurChat -8:58 PM Feb 19th, 2013
jessie_curtis RT @NurChat: Preceptorship… What are your experiences? Is there a ‘one size fits all’ approach to the content? #NurChat -8:58 PM Feb 19th, 2013
gratton_richard @NurChat @cantgetinvolved @N1ckWarren allocated mentor / supervisor over longer term ideal: access to supervision/coaching #nurchat -8:58 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @sphams: @DonnaNewcross @nurchat Ive been challenged to think more about how I support our NQ nurses so that they can flourish #NurChat -8:58 PM Feb 19th, 2013
N1ckWarren #nurchat am preceptor at moment trying to make nurse independent yet confident in decision making difficult seems to be spoonfed as student -8:58 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @DGFoord: @NurChat Really interesting to learn about the spectrum of support for NQNs available & diversity of what suppo… #NurChat -8:57 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @N1ckWarren: #nurchat I dont think preceptorship should be an entirely comfortable experience. Its about being support… #NurChat -8:57 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @gratton_richard @cantgetinvolved nope! It’s almost a conveyor belt. After one year you’re not deemed newly qualified (in my eyes) #NurChat -8:57 PM Feb 19th, 2013
IanMcKnight4 #nurchat preceptors tend to be sign off mentors and only facilitate NQ nurs- help them gain confidence -8:57 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @Dickie_Cox: @NurChat @cantgetinvolved #NurChat Nope! Various methods should be used, shadowing, self directed etc etc. #NurChat -8:57 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @ruthiepm Very valid point #NurChat -8:57 PM Feb 19th, 2013
gratton_richard @RebeccaLouiseUK @cantgetinvolved @gratton_richard many nurses ‘rushed’ into senior duties / positions = not enough consolidation #nurchat -8:57 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord @NurChat Really interesting to learn about the spectrum of support for NQNs available & diversity of what support they want #nurchat -8:56 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @cantgetinvolved: @N1ckWarren I agree…there is sometimes confusion about the continuance of a mentoring role rathe.. #NurChat -8:56 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sphams @DonnaNewcross @nurchat I’ve been challenged to think more about how I support our NQ nurses so that they can flourish #NurChat -8:56 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Dickie_Cox @NurChat @cantgetinvolved #NurChat Nope! Various methods should be used, shadowing, self directed etc etc. -8:56 PM Feb 19th, 2013
ruthiepm If confidence and leadership is so important why wait until preceptorship? Introduce earlier as part of placement mentorship #nurchat -8:56 PM Feb 19th, 2013
N1ckWarren #nurchat I don’t think preceptorship should be an entirely comfortable experience. It’s about being supported in making the transition. -8:56 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @sydeveau: @cantgetinvolved No, but direct support when undertaking something new is helpful…as long as you get good feedback #NurChat -8:56 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved @N1ckWarren I agree…there is sometimes confusion about the continuance of a mentoring role rather than proper preceptorship! #NurChat -8:55 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @N1ckWarren: @cantgetinvolved No, the need to be supported to make decsions but encouraged to make those decision… #NurChat -8:55 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @abrianpratt To be the supporter #NurChat -8:55 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau @cantgetinvolved No, but direct support when undertaking something new is helpful…as long as you get good feedback #nurchat -8:55 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @NurChat: We hope you have found tonights chat helpful, What will you take away? #NurChat -8:54 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @N1ckWarren: @hliner If you can be bothered good #nurchat on preceptorship now. #NurChat -8:54 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @NurChat @DGFoord me neither! It is funded by the Strategic Health Authority I think! #NurChat -8:54 PM Feb 19th, 2013
N1ckWarren @cantgetinvolved No, the need to be supported to make decsions but encouraged to make those decisions independently. #nurchat -8:54 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt @DonnaNewcross wouldnt it b preceptorship? #nurchat -8:54 PM Feb 19th, 2013
IanMcKnight4 #nurchat there is no specific preceptorship training. My trust just has guidance- NQ nurs know what knowledge & skills they meed ? -8:54 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat We hope you have found tonight’s chat helpful, What will you take away? #NurChat -8:54 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @cantgetinvolved: does shadowing alone make good preceptorship? #NurChat -8:53 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sphams @cantgetinvolved no it doesn’t! #NurChat -8:53 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @cantgetinvolved @gratton_richard and we needed more seniors. I was a senior once my preceptorship was done. Too rushed? #NurChat -8:53 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: @cantgetinvolved @gratton_richard I agree with that! But I felt kind of rushed into my leadership skills… #NurChat -8:53 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @cantgetinvolved I’m not sure, does anyone else know if preceptorship training exists to support newly qualified? #NurChat -8:53 PM Feb 19th, 2013
N1ckWarren @hliner If you can be bothered good #nurchat on preceptorship now. -8:53 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved does shadowing alone make good preceptorship? #NurChat -8:53 PM Feb 19th, 2013
gratton_richard @gratton_richard @DonnaNewcross @cantgetinvolved #nurchat -8:52 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @cantgetinvolved @gratton_richard I agree with that! But I felt kind of rushed into my leadership skills. We were short staffed… #NurChat -8:52 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @allheathensnow: @NurChat good preceptorship is vital to building confidence and sets the tone for your subsequent qualified.. #NurChat -8:52 PM Feb 19th, 2013
gratton_richard @gratton_richard @DonnaNewcross @RachieRuu #nurchat -8:52 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: @DonnaNewcross @NurChat without a shadow of a doubt preceptor shadowing. I was shadowed x3 in 12 months… #NurChat -8:52 PM Feb 19th, 2013
allheathensnow @NurChat good preceptorship is vital to building confidence and sets the tone for your subsequent qualified years #NurChat -8:52 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @sphams: @NurChat high support and high challenge, focused on the 3 Hs Heads, Hands and Hearts #greatnurses #NurChat -8:51 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @DonnaNewcross @NurChat without a shadow of a doubt preceptor shadowing. I was shadowed x3 in 12 months. Not enough! #NurChat -8:51 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @N1ckWarren: @NurChat The ability to make decisons under pressure and lead a shift. Show the ability to prioritise quickly and.. #NurChat -8:51 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @cantgetinvolved: @RebeccaLouiseUK not sure where you go for preceptor training…never seen it as a course! #NurChat -8:51 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sphams @NurChat high support and high challenge, focused on the 3 H’s Heads, Hands and Hearts #greatnurses #NurChat -8:50 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @DGFoord: @RebeccaLouiseUK Investement in preceptorship training pays back in coaching, assessment & feedback skills de… #NurChat -8:50 PM Feb 19th, 2013
N1ckWarren @NurChat The ability to make decisons under pressure and lead a shift. Show the ability to prioritise quickly and adapt to changes. #nurchat -8:50 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @gratton_richard please add #NurChat so we can all see you 
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gratton_richard RT @cantgetinvolved: I think preceptorship should be not just about consolidating skills but also about leadership role progression #NurChat -8:50 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved @RebeccaLouiseUK not sure where you go for preceptor training…never seen it as a course! #NurChat -8:50 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau @RebeccaLouiseUK with support 6 months is good, but like you say support can be difficult. Some teams are great, others…not so #nurchat -8:50 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord @RebeccaLouiseUK Investement in preceptorship training pays back in coaching, assessment & feedback skills developed across all MDT #nurchat -8:50 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @RachieRuu @allheathensnow I agree with that time frame #nurchat -8:49 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @NurChat: If you could design a preceptorship what would be most important? #NurChat -8:49 PM Feb 19th, 2013
IanMcKnight4 #nurchat preceptorship is definitely worthwhile- you never stop learning -8:49 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: @DGFoord well they tend to just rely on nurses who have done the mentorship! I had one trained preceptor… #NurChat -8:49 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @RachieRuu Are preceptorship posts readily available are they fought over? #NurChat -8:49 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat If you could design a preceptorship what would be most important? #NurChat -8:49 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @DGFoord well they tend to just rely on nurses who have done the mentorship! I had one trained preceptor in my trust – not enough #NurChat -8:48 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RachieRuu: @allheathensnow #nurchat Weve been told to look for at least 6 months when we apply for jobs. I…. #NurChat -8:48 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @sphams Very good point #NurChat -8:48 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: @sydeveau mine was a year. I could have done it in 6 mths but lack of support/preceptor shadowing made it l… #NurChat -8:48 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RachieRuu @allheathensnow #nurchat We’ve been told to look for at least 6 months when we apply for jobs. I’d say depends on how much support you need. -8:48 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @sphams: @NurChat at least 12 months, but in reality we never stop learning and we always need #highsupport and #highchallenge #NurChat -8:47 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @Dickie_Cox: @NurChat #NurChat Has to be a balance it must remain preceptee focused,however there will B local objectives… #NurChat -8:47 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @sydeveau mine was a year. I could have done it in 6 mths but lack of support/preceptor shadowing made it longer #nurchat -8:47 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sphams @NurChat at least 12 months, but in reality we never stop learning and we always need #highsupport and #highchallenge #NurChat -8:47 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord @RebeccaLouiseUK Can Trusts afford not to train their preceptors? #nurchat -8:47 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @colintwangel: I still use reflections from the fantastic nurses I worked with in the 80s: Especially the really compassion… #NurChat -8:47 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @sydeveau: Minimum 6 months preceptorship. A year would be better #NurChat -8:46 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Dickie_Cox @NurChat #NurChat Has to be a balance it must remain preceptee focused,however there will B local objectives tht any employee should achieve -8:46 PM Feb 19th, 2013
colintwangel I still use reflections from the fantastic nurses I worked with in the ’80s: Especially the really compassionate ones. #NurChat -8:46 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @allheathensnow: @NurChat then again, if you dont get good structure or support, it could take a lot longer! #NurChat -8:46 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @DGFoord definitely agree with having trained preceptors. Just there’s not a lot of them. Funding an issue there? #NurChat -8:46 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @allheathensnow Should be individualised for the nurse though surely? #NurChat -8:46 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau Minimum 6 months preceptorship. A year would be better #nurchat -8:46 PM Feb 19th, 2013
allheathensnow @NurChat then again, if you don’t get good structure or support, it could take a lot longer! #NurChat -8:45 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved trained preceptors, sounds a great idea, what does that involve? #NurChat -8:45 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @allheathensnow: @NurChat as I said, I had strong supportive preceptor team..apart from one nurse who t…. #NurChat -8:45 PM Feb 19th, 2013
clissa89 @NurChat I’m so sad not to be able to participate in #nurchat tonight, this is a very important topic for me right now! -8:45 PM Feb 19th, 2013
allheathensnow @NurChat I’ve heard of people taking 18months! Ridiculous! At least 3 months, max 6 months #NurChat -8:45 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @sphams: @NurChat enjoy it, I remember this time as one of the most exciting times of my career #NurChat -8:44 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @NurChat @bobjbrown Some trusts do have programmes. My trust had Medical, surgical and orthopedic year rotation for preceptees #NurChat -8:44 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @NurChat: Ideally, how long should a preceptorship last for? #NurChat -8:44 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sphams @NurChat enjoy it, I remember this time as one of the most exciting times of my career #NurChat -8:44 PM Feb 19th, 2013
allheathensnow @NurChat as I said, I had strong supportive preceptor team..apart from one nurse who tutted every time I asked something #NurChat -8:44 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat Ideally, how long should a preceptorship last for? #NurChat -8:44 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved RT@DGFoord: No, needs personalizing to each setting, but common principles: competence sign-off, protected time, trained preceptors #NurChat -8:43 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @Jo_Thomas67: #NurChat they can help you throughout career – dont have to be working directly with you #NurChat -8:43 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @DGFoord Agree #NurChat -8:43 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @DGFoord: @NurChat No, needs personalizing to each setting, but common principles: competence sign-off, protected…. #NurChat -8:42 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @GregMercer1: @DonnaNewcross @pixielizziee @nurchat #nurchat I was well experienced in my field before entering Nursing E… #NurChat -8:42 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Jo_Thomas67 #NurChat they can help you throughout career – don’t have to be working directly with you -8:42 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @DonnaNewcross @NurChat experience was okay. Wish I had more hands on support rather than signing off competencies #NurChat -8:42 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord @NurChat No, needs personalizing to each setting, but common principles: competence sign-off, protected time, trained preceptors… #nurchat -8:42 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: @DonnaNewcross What I try do with students is encourage them to critique. Gets them into habit that i… #NurChat -8:42 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PaulRafferty7 RT @cantgetinvolved: I am still learning my job….. 15 years in! Rubbish saying about old dogs and new tricks! #NurChat -8:42 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved If you have a good preceptorship structure you should be able to spend time in areas which compliment your role. #NurChat -8:42 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @ruthiepm: @bobjbrown yes please!! – love the idea of rotational year!! #NurChat -8:41 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @ruthiepm That happened with me as I got a job on my last placement. No time off when qualified. Same PTs #NurChat -8:41 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Jo_Thomas67 #NurChat role modelling can help – Seek out those who lead & inspire you & ask questions – establish a critical friendship with them -8:41 PM Feb 19th, 2013
GregMercer1 @DonnaNewcross @pixielizziee @nurchat #nurchat I was well experienced in my field before entering Nursing Ed : transition easy! -8:41 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RachieRuu @ruthiepm #nurchat I’ve experienced that a lot as a STN. but my placement now actually bothered to learn my name. It’s where I want to work -8:41 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @DonnaNewcross What I try do with students is encourage them to critique. Gets them into habit ‘that it’s okay to ask questions’ #NurChat -8:40 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @NurChat: Preceptorship… What are your experiences? Is there a one size fits all approach to the content? #NurChat -8:40 PM Feb 19th, 2013
ruthiepm @bobjbrown yes please!! – love the idea of rotational year!! #nurchat -8:40 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved I am still learning my job….. 15 years in! Rubbish saying about old dogs and new tricks! #NurChat -8:40 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @DGFoord: @DonnaNewcross @Jo_Thomas67 Yes, the day you stop learning is the day to stop nursing! #NurChat -8:40 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat Preceptorship… What are your experiences? Is there a ‘one size fits all’ approach to the content? #NurChat -8:40 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @bobjbrown Good question! #NurChat -8:40 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @bobjbrown: #NurChat would anyone find a rotational year helpful, year 1 post-reg? Gain experience in different care setti… #NurChat -8:39 PM Feb 19th, 2013
ruthiepm Also worried about going from being always referred to as “The Student” to then being “The NQ” without anyone ever learning my name #nurchat -8:39 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord @DonnaNewcross @Jo_Thomas67 Yes, the day you stop learning is the day to stop nursing! #nurchat -8:39 PM Feb 19th, 2013
bobjbrown #NurChat would anyone find a ‘rotational year’ helpful, year 1 post-reg? Gain experience in different care setting hospital and community. -8:39 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @Dickie_Cox: @NurChat #NurChat Enjoy it and be a sponge! Keep your eyes and ears open! Listen to your patients! Ask for help! #NurChat -8:38 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @cantgetinvolved: I think preceptorship should be not just about consolidating skills but also about leadership role progression #NurChat -8:38 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @Jo_Thomas67 Never stop asking is always my motto #NurChat -8:38 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Dickie_Cox @NurChat #NurChat Enjoy it and be a sponge! Keep your eyes and ears open! Listen to your patients! Ask for help! -8:38 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RachieRuu @DonnaNewcross #nurchat I’m also concerned about confidence. Sometimes I lack confidence as a student so I worry about this when I qualify. -8:38 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @bobjbrown: #NurChat experience of preceptorship his and miss. We could learn from Social Work who take year 1 post-reg more… #NurChat -8:37 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved I think preceptorship should be not just about consolidating skills but also about leadership role progression #NurChat -8:37 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @Jo_Thomas67: #NurChat Ive been qualified since 1980s & still ask questions #NurChat -8:37 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @colintwangel: For a laugh: On my 1st day as a qualified OR nurse my mentor left me to go solo half-way my 1st case. Ah,… #NurChat -8:37 PM Feb 19th, 2013
bobjbrown #NurChat experience of preceptorship his and miss. We could learn from Social Work who take year 1 post-reg more seriously. -8:37 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @RebeccaLouiseUK How can we encourage them? Change their way of thinking? #NurChat -8:37 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Jo_Thomas67 #NurChat I’ve been qualified since 1980s & still ask questions -8:36 PM Feb 19th, 2013
colintwangel For a laugh: On my 1st day as a qualified OR nurse my ‘mentor’ left me to go solo half-way my 1st case. Ah, the 1990s #NurChat -8:36 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @Murseventing We can all see you now 
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NurChat RT @Murseventing: @NurChat ill try again. that its never actually going to happen! Only 6 months to go and I still see no end! #NurChat -8:36 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat #Nurses What tips can you give to a #studentnurse about to qualify? #NurChat -8:36 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @Murseventing: @NurChat ill try again. that its never actually going to happen! Only 6 months to go and I still see no end! #NurChat -8:36 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: @DonnaNewcross The student I worked with last week said she was most scared of not being able to ask ques… #NurChat -8:36 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Murseventing @NurChat ill try again. that its never actually going to happen! Only 6 months to go and I still see no end! #nurchat -8:35 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @DonnaNewcross The student I worked with last week said she was most scared of not being able to ask questions #NurChat -8:35 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @ruthiepm: @NurChat concers on qual: lack of support, poor work life balance, “too academic to care” attitude towards us…. #nurchat -8:35 PM Feb 19th, 2013
ruthiepm @NurChat concers on qual: lack of support, poor work life balance, “too academic to care” attitude towards us…. #nurchat -8:35 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RachieRuu: @NurChat #nurchat I was worried about managing patients on my own. But doing that during my sign off, and it’s been successful so far -8:35 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @NurChat: Thank you @PixieLizziee …So….#Studentnurses, what concerns do you have about qualifying? #NurChat -8:34 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RachieRuu @NurChat #nurchat I was worried about managing patients on my own. But doing that during my sign off, and it’s been successful so far -8:34 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @Murseventing Please add #NurChat then we can all see you -8:34 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @sydeveau: @DonnaNewcross I would say preceptorship first, as once you are comfortable with role you can move to follow a #NurChat -8:34 PM Feb 19th, 2013
MacMoomin RT @Dickie_Cox: @PixieLizziee @nurchat #NurChat Visit the ward,speak 2 staff,show how enthusiastic u are, research what the trust/speciality have been doing -8:33 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @Dickie_Cox: @PixieLizziee @nurchat #NurChat Identify a good role model in your new area #NurChat -8:33 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau @DonnaNewcross I would say preceptorship first, as once you are comfortable with role you can move to follow a speciality #nurchat -8:33 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee Thank you for having me @NurChat and hope you all enjoyed! #nurchat -8:33 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Dickie_Cox @PixieLizziee @nurchat #NurChat Identify a good role model in your new area -8:33 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @MacMoomin: @PixieLizziee @nurchat #nurchat. Knowing that’s when the learning really starts. Don’t sweat it. #allbeenthere Easy for me to say I know! -8:33 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @Dickie_Cox: @PixieLizziee @nurchat #NurChat Visit the ward,speak 2 staff,show how enthusiastic u are, research what the trust/speciality have been doing -8:32 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @PixieLizziee @NurChat I remember for the first couple of weeks I had 4 patients and then slowly built up to more. Helped loads! #nurchat -8:32 PM Feb 19th, 2013
MacMoomin @PixieLizziee @nurchat #nurchat. Knowing that’s when the learning really starts. Don’t sweat it. #allbeenthere Easy for me to say I know! -8:32 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @PixieLizziee Having a named mentor who I could approach #NurChat -8:32 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Dickie_Cox @PixieLizziee @nurchat #NurChat Visit the ward,speak 2 staff,show how enthusiastic u are, research what the trust/speciality have been doing -8:32 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat Thank you @PixieLizziee …So….#Studentnurses, what concerns do you have about qualifying? #NurChat -8:32 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #nurchat What helped ease you into your first job as a newly qualified nurse? #NurChat -8:31 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @MacMoomin: @PixieLizziee @nurchat #nurchat google “how to have a good interview” read & digest article by Roger Darlington. BINGO! My top tip! -8:31 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #nurchat What helped ease you into your first job as a newly qualified nurse? -8:31 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @sydeveau good! It looks good for your portfolio too! #NurChat -8:31 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @sydeveau So do we look for preceptorship rather than speciality? #NurChat -8:31 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved Interview Qs&A`s how do you handle stress, poor practice, prioritise care all common! #NurChat -8:30 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @sydeveau: @RebeccaLouiseUK I picked the trust I currently work for over others because they have a mandatory preceptorship. #NurChat -8:30 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee @NurChat #nurchat What helped ease you into your first job as a newly qualified nurse? -8:30 PM Feb 19th, 2013
MacMoomin @PixieLizziee @nurchat #nurchat google “how to have a good interview” read & digest article by Roger Darlington. BINGO! My top tip! -8:30 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @colintwangel: @ruthiepm: Let the language of your profile reflect your individuality. Its how you use the learning that will… #NurChat -8:30 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau @RebeccaLouiseUK I picked the trust I currently work for over others because they have a mandatory preceptorship. #nurchat -8:30 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @Dickie_Cox: @NurChat #nurchat Having worked in Oz the use of a probation yr proved really successful moving around diff spe.. #NurChat -8:29 PM Feb 19th, 2013
colintwangel @ruthiepm: Let the language of your profile reflect your individuality. It’s how you use the learning that will benefit yr practice #NurChat -8:29 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @cantgetinvolved: interviews; The RCN have some great question / answers which I tend to use when interviewing. #NurChat -8:29 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @abrianpratt: @NurChat @pixielizziee research about the trust, think about scenario’s u might b asked about and ask 4 feedback #nurchat -8:29 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Dickie_Cox @NurChat #nurchat Having worked in Oz the use of a ‘probation’ yr proved really successful moving around diff specialities for the 1st yr! -8:29 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @CarolynHastie so true! They help me as much as I try to help them #NurChat -8:28 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt @NurChat @pixielizziee research about the trust, think about scenario’s u might b asked about and ask 4 feedback #nurchat -8:28 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @sydeveau: Read the job description and information before the interview, so that you can tell employer how you can meet all .. #NurChat -8:28 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @DGFoord: @PixieLizziee Make sure you ask questions too. Find out what you need to make a decision; first jobs are start of f.. #NurChat -8:28 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @cantgetinvolved: interviews; The RCN have some great question / answers which I tend to use when interviewing. #NurChat -8:28 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: @sydeveau not very.Thats one of the reasons I left the NHS. I want to return one day but when theres … #NurChat -8:28 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau Read the job description and information before the interview, so that you can tell employer how you can meet all the requirements #nurchat -8:28 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord @PixieLizziee Make sure you ask questions too. Find out what you need to make a decision; first jobs are start of future careers #nurchat -8:27 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @sunderlandguy: Preceptorship was non-existent in my trust. After a year and 3 different mentors I complained when did not g.. #NurChat -8:27 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved interviews; The RCN have some great question / answers which I tend to use when interviewing. #NurChat -8:27 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @sydeveau not very.That’s one of the reasons I left the NHS. I want to return one day but when there’s better support for training #NurChat -8:27 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @cantgetinvolved: if anyone has a structured preceptorship programme they could share I would be very interested, even if it … #NurChat -8:27 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @bobjbrown Please add #NurChat to your tweets then we can all see you -8:26 PM Feb 19th, 2013
allheathensnow @RebeccaLouiseUK. Thanks. In retrospect, would you rather have had one of the ‘regular’ team as a preceptor? #NurChat -8:26 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sunderlandguy Preceptorship was non-existent in my trust. After a year and 3 different mentors I complained when did not give me my increment #nurchat -8:26 PM Feb 19th, 2013
ruthiepm @colintwangel Hope so! it is hard to know which reflective model/layout/and ‘language’ best suits the formality of porfolio #nurchat -8:26 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #nurchat INTERVIEWS! > what are your top tips? Any useful resources/techniques? How do you prepare for them? -8:26 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved if anyone has a structured preceptorship programme they could share I would be very interested, even if it is very broad? #NurChat -8:25 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @studentnurdse Great to hear such positivity about #futureofnursing #NurChat -8:25 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RachieRuu @PixieLizziee #nurchat I put reflections into my portfolio, including the ones from my EU other branch outcomes. Makes portfolio look good. -8:25 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee @NurChat #nurchat INTERVIEWS! > what are your top tips? Any useful resources/techniques? How do you prepare for them? -8:25 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @studentnurdse @DonnaNewcross I worked with my preceptor nurse 3 times in 10mths- useless! #NurChat -8:25 PM Feb 19th, 2013
colintwangel @ruthiepm: Sounds like killing two birds with one stone Well done. bet this portfolio will serve you well. #NurChat. -8:25 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @abrianpratt: try and have experiences in areas that interest u whilst in ur final yr… #NurChat -8:24 PM Feb 19th, 2013
studentnurdse @DonnaNewcross yes, I’m blessed to have such an amazing opportunity. Any1 wishing to join me, the unit advertises every few months
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: @allheathensnow each trust devise their own portfolio for new nurses to complete. I had a nurse wh…. #NurChat -8:24 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @RebeccaLouiseUK That sounds great. Any other trusts doing this? #NurChat -8:24 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @ruthiepm: @NurChat my porfolio as student is full of examples of volunteering and extracts from my blog/reflections #NurChat -8:23 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @cantgetinvolved Agree. I still use reflective writing as a tool now, many years on #NurChat -8:23 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt try and have experiences in areas that interest u whilst in ur final yr… #nurchat -8:23 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @allheathensnow each trust devise their own portfolio for new nurses to complete. I had a nurse who was seconded just to teach us #NurChat -8:22 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #nurchat What about layout/font/organisation? Are reflections more important than certificates? #NurChat -8:22 PM Feb 19th, 2013
ruthiepm @NurChat my porfolio as student is full of examples of volunteering and extracts from my blog/reflections #nurchat -8:22 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #nurchat What about layout/font/organisation? Are reflections more important than certificates? #NurChat -8:22 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @cantgetinvolved: The best portfolios contain real interactions, reflections on practice…not all about study days and cer… #NurChat -8:22 PM Feb 19th, 2013
colintwangel Real-life reflections from professional portfolios are a great help with competence-based job interview questions. @cantgetinvolved #NurChat -8:22 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau @NurChat @RachieRuu @RebeccaLouiseUK If a trust wont support preceptorship then how likely are they to support ongoing training? #nurchat -8:22 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee @NurChat #nurchat What about layout/font/organisation? Are reflections more important than certificates? -8:22 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @sydeveau: Get involved with everything. Even things you dont think you will use, as additional knowledge may mean …. #NurChat -8:22 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @DGFoord: @PixieLizziee As you enter your final year, look at Job Descriptions for roles youd like & see what gaps you have.. #NurChat -8:21 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @studentnurdse That’s fabulous! I’m very envious. Will make the transition so much easier with the support #NurChat -8:21 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau Get involved with everything. Even things you dont think you will use, as additional knowledge may mean you know who to refer to #nurchat -8:21 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @RachieRuu That’s interesting, so if you go to work in private sector is their support? #NurChat -8:20 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord @PixieLizziee As you enter your final year, look at Job Descriptions for roles you’d like & see what gaps you have & fill them #nurchat -8:20 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RachieRuu: @RebeccaLouiseUK #Nurchat Not too sure but weve been told to look for trusts who offer the preceptorship #NurChat -8:19 PM Feb 19th, 2013
studentnurdse @DonnaNewcross you are allocated mentors and have a day a week for study, something that would maybe be beneficial in all NQN posts #NurChat -8:19 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved The best portfolios contain real interactions, reflections on practice…not all about study days and certificates #NurChat -8:19 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Jo_Thomas67 #NurChat KSF is good to start – but needs to be applied/ adapted as quite broad -8:19 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @cantgetinvolved: newly qualified should follow a plan to reach KSF goals #NurChat -8:19 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @abrianpratt: we used the KSFs 4 my goals during preceptorship #NurChat -8:19 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau Look for jobs that interest you…as you are going to interview much better for a post that you are actually interested in getting #nurchat -8:19 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RachieRuu @RebeccaLouiseUK #Nurchat Not too sure but we’ve been told to look for trusts who offer the preceptorship -8:19 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @allheathensnow: @NurChat is there a preceptor program, or do wards just use those nurses with mentorships training to do it? #NurChat -8:19 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #nurchat How can you improve your portfolio? What makes a portfolio stand out? What are your top tips? #NurChat -8:18 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #nurchat How can you improve your portfolio? What makes a portfolio stand out? What are your top tips? #NurChat -8:18 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @RebeccaLouiseUK Depends on the trust I believe #NurChat -8:18 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee @NurChat #nurchat How can you improve your portfolio? What makes a portfolio stand out? What are your top tips? -8:18 PM Feb 19th, 2013
allheathensnow @NurChat is there a ‘preceptor’ program, or do wards just use those nurses with mentorships training to do it? #NurChat -8:18 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt we used the KSF’s 4 my goals during preceptorship #nurchat -8:18 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @studentnurdse That is great! #NurChat -8:18 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved newly qualified should follow a plan to reach KSF goals #NurChat -8:17 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @DGFoord: @PixieLizziee Sign up for e-mail alerts from #NHSJobs at http://t.co/R7LKBnkS for the locality/specialty whe.. #NurChat -8:17 PM Feb 19th, 2013
HindleyW #nurchat: maybe something to be said for old apprentice style training you spent 3rd year practising #nurchat -8:17 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Jo_Thomas67 #NurChat each RN had structured outcomes to demonstrate & action plan -8:17 PM Feb 19th, 2013
studentnurdse @NurChat the unit my job is on runs a 6/12 foundation course for all new starters, the support, eduction/training sound amazing! #NurChat -8:17 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK Is the preceptorship mandatory? As I had the option to do it- glad I did otherwise I would have been a rabbit in headlights! #NurChat -8:17 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord @PixieLizziee Sign up for e-mail alerts from #NHSJobs at http://t.co/qftUGOY7 for the locality/specialty where you want to work #nurchat -8:17 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RachieRuu @cantgetinvolved #nurchat I like this too. And individually planned for each nurse as everyone has different needs. -8:16 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: @PixieLizziee I looked 6 mths before to get an idea of jobs out there. I applied 4 months before qualifying #NurChat -8:16 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved we had an 6 week post registration course then we were on our own! Today there seems a 6 mth shadowing period /no specific outcomes #NurChat -8:16 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @cantgetinvolved Set goals and and have something to aim for. Direction #NurChat -8:16 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt I had structure time with my preceptor mentor and had tri partite meeting regularly + and guiding #nurchat -8:16 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK @PixieLizziee I looked 6 mths before to get an idea of jobs out there. I applied 4 months before qualifying #NurChat -8:16 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RachieRuu: @PixieLizziee #nurchat Ive started looking, not applying yet. Practice lecturers say will offer support in june… #NurChat -8:15 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @cantgetinvolved: I like the structured plan to identify transitional role / outcomes for newly qualified staff #NurChat -8:15 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #Nurchat What are your tips for sourcing jobs and applying for them? #NurChat -8:15 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @allheathensnow Please add #NurChat then we can all see your tweets -8:15 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved I like the structured plan to identify transitional role / outcomes for newly qualified staff #NurChat -8:14 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RachieRuu @PixieLizziee #nurchat I’ve started looking, not applying yet. Practice lecturers say will offer support in june time for sept qualifying -8:14 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #Nurchat What are your tips for sourcing jobs and applying for them? -8:14 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @ruthiepm: Find it hard getting protected time with mentor on placement as student…I like sound of structured programme p.. #NurChat -8:14 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK There aren’t enough preceptorship facilitators in hospital. My trust has 1 nurse for about 25 newly qualifieds they employ! Crazy #NurChat -8:14 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @studentnurdse: @PixieLizziee @nurchat we did a full day role play in csu in November, that was helpful. #NurChat -8:14 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee @NurChat #Nurchat What are your tips for sourcing jobs and applying for them? -8:14 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt @PixieLizziee 3rd year… after all academic work done #nurchat -8:13 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #Nurchat When should you start looking and applying for a job? -8:13 PM Feb 19th, 2013
sydeveau @PixieLizziee I think you need both the theory and practical training. You need to be able to apply the theory that you learn #nurchat -8:13 PM Feb 19th, 2013
ruthiepm Find it hard getting protected time with mentor on placement as student…I like sound of structured programme post-reg #nurchat -8:13 PM Feb 19th, 2013
studentnurdse @PixieLizziee @nurchat we did a full day role play in csu in November, that was helpful. #NurChat -8:12 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @DGFoord: What can we learn from other professions (not just in healthcare) about successful transition from training to pra.. #NurChat -8:12 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee @NurChat #Nurchat When should you start looking and applying for a job? -8:12 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @cantgetinvolved Do you wish it was more structured? #NurChat -8:12 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @abrianpratt: @NurChat uni helped us 2 prepare 4 thinking about nurse role and how that differs from student nurse #NurChat -8:12 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord What can we learn from other professions (not just in healthcare) about successful transition from training to practise? #nurchat -8:12 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @RachieRuu Absolutely. I can see huge advantages #NurChat -8:11 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt @NurChat uni helped us 2 prepare 4 thinking about nurse role and how that differs from student nurse #nurchat -8:11 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @abrianpratt: we used peers group preceptorship and also had a mentor who I worked with almost on a daily basis #NurChat -8:11 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @studentnurdse: @PixieLizziee placement structure at my uni has helped me, all academic work passed in December = 3 month.. #NurChat -8:11 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved We seem to have more shadowing and unstructured mentorship rather than structured preceptorship #NurChat -8:10 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt we used peers group preceptorship and also had a mentor who I worked with almost on a daily basis #nurchat -8:10 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: Qualified 2 half yrs ago. I learnt way more in my final 12 week placement than 3 yrs at uni. The precept… #NurChat -8:10 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Jo_Thomas67 #Nurchat Kramer’s work “reality shock” from 70′s is still relevant – most new nurses feel unprepared -8:10 PM Feb 19th, 2013
studentnurdse @PixieLizziee placement structure at my uni has helped me, all academic work passed in December = 3 months to concentrate on p/ment #NurChat -8:10 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #nurchat Did your university help you prepare for qualifying? Did you do any exercises/practical sessions/teaching? -8:10 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RachieRuu @DonnaNewcross #Nurchat It’s a good module. Also helps us develop our professional role. Will come in handy when qualified. -8:10 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK Qualified 2 half yrs ago. I learnt way more in my final 12 week placement than 3 yrs at uni. The preceptorship needs adjusting to #nurchat -8:10 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @NurChat: @ruthiepm http://t.co/eirn9zwH #NurChat -8:10 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @abrianpratt: @ruthiepm i am sure that u could google it but offers a supportive hand 2 newly quails #NurChat -8:09 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @Jo_Thomas67: #Nurchat if your trust doesnt have a structured program – see if someone can facilitate one! #NurChat -8:09 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @RebeccaLouiseUK: I learnt way more on the wards than at Uni! Placements prepared me much better #NurChat -8:09 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @RachieRuu That is great! Wish I had that #NurChat -8:09 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DGFoord @ruthiepm Definition will depend on who’s defining it For me, it’s expert support & feedback to get fit to work independently #nurchat -8:09 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt @ruthiepm i am sure that u could google it but offers a supportive hand 2 newly quails #nurchat -8:08 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee @NurChat #nurchat Did your university help you prepare for qualifying? Did you do any exercises/practical sessions/teaching? -8:08 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @Jo_Thomas67: #Nurchat my advice – ensure you have a named mentor & keep network of other newly qualified nurses – struc… #NurChat -8:08 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Jo_Thomas67 #Nurchat if your trust doesn’t have a structured program – see if someone can facilitate one! -8:08 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @surreynourish: @DonnaNewcross @PixieLizziee @NurChat blimey that was so long ago, remember it being exciting but scary #NurChat -8:08 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RebeccaLouiseUK I learnt way more on the wards than at Uni! Placements prepared me much better #NurChat -8:08 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @ruthiepm http://t.co/gwxe3dVp #NurChat -8:08 PM Feb 19th, 2013
RachieRuu @PixieLizziee #nurchat Currently a 3rd year. My uni do a module with lectures that prepare us for interviewing, employment + staff nursing -8:07 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Jo_Thomas67 #Nurchat my advice – ensure you have a named mentor & keep network of other newly qualified nurses – structured programmes are invaluable -8:07 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @PixieLizziee I found the practical side of education more beneficial #NurChat -8:07 PM Feb 19th, 2013
surreynourish @DonnaNewcross @PixieLizziee @NurChat blimey that was so long ago, remember it being exciting but scary #nurchat -8:07 PM Feb 19th, 2013
ruthiepm what is preceptorship? Hear about it a lot but no-one can give me a definition – is there one? How long does it last? #NurChat #nurchat -8:07 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @studentnurdse Hi Racheal #NurChat -8:07 PM Feb 19th, 2013
studentnurdse @NurChat Racheal here in Oxford with very limited 3G signal but will tweet as much as I can #NurChat -8:06 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @PixieLizziee: @NurChat #nurchat Do you think university prepares us enough or too much for when we qualify? What are your thoughts? -8:06 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee @NurChat #nurchat Do you think university prepares us enough or too much for when we qualify? What are your thoughts? -8:05 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @abrianpratt: preceptorship was useful and welcome 4 me. v supportive team and leaders #NurChat -8:05 PM Feb 19th, 2013
colintwangel A former nurse myself, it’s amazing where your career can take you. Everything you learn will be a ‘transferrable skill’. Brilliant #NurChat -8:05 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt qualified in 2010 #nurchat -8:04 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat RT @abrianpratt: preceptorship was useful and welcome 4 me. v supportive team and leaders #NurChat -8:04 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross @NewcrossHealth Hi Sarah! #NurChat -8:04 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat Right then @PixieLizziee over to you for your first question! #NurChat -8:04 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross RT @PixieLizziee: Welcome to #nurchat tonights topic is student nurse > qualified nurse. Say hello! @NurChat #NurChat -8:03 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt preceptorship was useful and welcome 4 me. v supportive team and leaders #nurchat -8:03 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @ruthiepm Hi Ruth #NurChat -8:03 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @cantgetinvolved Hi Nicky #NurChat -8:03 PM Feb 19th, 2013
Jo_Thomas67 #Nurchat hi all – I qualified 20+ years ago – mentored lots of newly qualified nurses – especially in ED – ask away! -8:03 PM Feb 19th, 2013
ruthiepm Hi! Ruth here – a first year student from Manchester – Very interested to hear what I yet have to come #nurchat -8:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee Welcome to #nurchat tonight’s topic is student nurse > qualified nurse. Say hello! @NurChat -8:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NewcrossHealth Hi everyone, Sarah here. Hi @PixieLizziee, great to have you here Lizzie #nurchat -8:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
cantgetinvolved Hi Im Nicky PACU Team Lead with keen interest in Mentorship and Preceptorship hoping to pick up some tips #NurChat -8:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @abrianpratt Hi Brian #NurChat -8:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @PixieLizziee Hello!!! #NurChat -8:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
DonnaNewcross Donna here from a chilly Cornwall #NurChat -8:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
abrianpratt Brian here in Hampshire good evening all #nurchat -8:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee @NurChat Hello! Looking forward to tonight’s chat #nurchat -8:02 PM Feb 19th, 2013
PixieLizziee RT @NurChat: Good evening and welcome to your #NurChat. Tonight we have the lovely @PixieLizziee Co-hosting with us! -8:01 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat @PixieLizziee Suggested the topic ‘Making the transition from student to nurse’ So…. Who is out there tonight? Say hello! #NurChat -8:01 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat Good evening and welcome to your #NurChat. Tonight we have the lovely @PixieLizziee Co-hosting with us! -8:00 PM Feb 19th, 2013
S_Amani RT @NurChat: #Studentnurse #Nurse join #NurChat tonight at 8! Chat details here < http://t.co/Qacg7ZN8 -7:56 PM Feb 19th, 2013
NurChat As usual here is a quick reminder of the NMC social networking guidelines before the chat starts < http://t.co/K9i04eva #NurChat -7:55 PM Feb 19th, 2013
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