International Nurses Day – Today and Every day “The definition of a nurse: To go above and beyond the call of duty. The first to work and the last to leave. The heart and soul of caring. who will pass through your life for a minute and impact it for an eternity. An empowered individual…
International Midwife Day 2021 – Honor the Life-giving Profession Let’s celebrate the dedication of the incredible midwives! Every year on May 5th we honor the greatness of the midwifery profession. Marking it on the calendar was officially made in 1992 for the first time. Since then it’s been celebrated every year with certain themes. Organizing…
Benefits of Doing Night Shifts as a Nurse and 5 Ways to Deal with it Nursing is not a 9 to 5 job. People need medical care 24/7 and the work hours for the healthcare professionals vary. At some point most of the nurses experience the 24-hour care system by taking on a night shift.…
International Recruitment – Become a Nurse in the UK with Mylocum The NHS has always been one of the most progressive healthcare systems in the world. The National Health Service provides health care for ALL UK citizens who need it. It is not dependent on their ability to pay for it. However, this great system…
Life of a Male Midwife – Inspiring Stories from Male Midwives: Part 2 What we understood from part one of the Male Midwives blog? First of all, men are changing the rules and we can see a positive progression in the profession compared to the past. Secondly, male midwives are so compassionate and caring! Their…
5 Meal Prep Ideas and 5 Tips for Busy 12 Hour Hospitals Shifts We’ve all been having the following dilemma. – Should I eat healthy cooked food, or should I save valuable time and get some fast food on the way? It’s like we always have to choose between our health and our time. This…
Life of Male Midwife – Inspiring Stories from Male Midwives ‘’There are many men who could provide a great contribution to this industry.’’ Stuart Hislop (Scotland’s first male midwife) The year of 1975 was really important for the male representatives who wanted to be midwives. Before the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 midwifery was seen…
How and Why to Register with Mylocum: Healthcare Recruitment Agency Information provided by the Royal College of Nursing at the end of 2020 shows a high number of vacant places in the nursing field. More than 36,000 registered nurse gaps were revealed. This shortage of staff has been felt all across the UK especially during…
Nurses For Babies And Children There is such a variety of specialties when it comes to the healthcare professions. A person without a medical education could get lost in the numerous taglines and acronyms. It could sometimes be confusing for the nurses themselves, isn’t it? The overlaps between the specialties create certain difficulty for differentiating…
Becoming A Midwife: From Midwifery University Courses to Career and Salary Ranges Being a midwife means dedication. Many practicing nurses explain that this is more than just a profession. It is a mindset and unconditional love for what you do. When people hear midwives they immediately associate it with helping women in the process…