Ruth Darke

Haematology Nurse/ Plymouth University Graduate🏩💗

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

Tomorrow is my first shift as a registered nurse! Throughout school, A levels and University I always had doubts I wouldn’t achieve it. But here I am! Always believe in yourself and you can do anything!💗

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

When a patient compliments you on your care and sharing the knowledge on his first chemotherapy, little things like that make your day🏩💗#nurses

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

It’s okay to not be okay. And that is something I’ve learnt having this time off. Take a step back if you need too, take time to self care. We can’t care for others if we can’t care for ourselves! #Nurses

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

Having had 3 months off work due to stress and anxiety it has given me so much time to reflect. I thought I was a rubbish nurse, giving my patients poor care and just a number in the nhs chain. But now I’m looking forward to getting back on the ward and giving it my all.

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

Not afraid to say i am a little bit broken, a few days off too switch off and watch Christmas films is needed.

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

Had such a good zoom session today with @StLukesPlymouth regarding advanced care planning. Definitely will be applying more of this too practice.

[Newcastle University @UniofNewcastle]

Our @NewcastleMedSch student Vicky will run the London marathon with her bone marrow donor to raise awareness of @AnthonyNolan and inspire others to sign up to the bone marrow register. Watch the @BBCLookEast report 👇https://t.co/WobmKHZW2a

[Ellie Watts @Ellie_Watts_]

Just going to leave this here.

#NurseTwitter #NHS

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

This week I’ve started my first masters module and I’ve had the best time on a cornish staycation with family. I’m very content with life right now and excited too see what the future holds 💗

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

Officially signed off as chemotherapy giver! Very excited by this 🧡

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

So that’s it, a place confirmed on my first masters module in enhancing end of life care. Can’t wait too learn more and support my patients in the best possible way at the end of their life. #punc #nursing 💗

[Blood Cancer UK @bloodcancer_uk]

Thinking of Ashley Cain, Safiyya Vorajee and their families as they celebrate Azaylia's life at today's funeral.

Azaylia tragically died of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) on the 25th April at the age of just eight months. #LetsGoChamp #AzayliasDay

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

Tomorrow is my first shift as a covid vaccinator, very excited to be part of the #OneBigTeam to help roll out vaccines!💉❤️

[Blood Cancer UK @bloodcancer_uk]

As #lockdown restrictions lift today across most parts of the UK, our CEO @gemmapeters urges the public to keep their distance to help keep people with #BloodCancer safe.

Please donate today and help us #GiveShieldersAnswers, because life isn't going back to normal for everyone.

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

Happy Doctors Day! Thank you to all the NHS doctors who have sacrificed so much to keep us all safe. RT for our heroes. 💙

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

Next step in my haematology nursing adventure is chemotherapy.... very privileged ❤️🩸#punc #1yearqualified #haemtology

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

How has it been nearly a year since I became a registered nurse! Still the best thing ever, never doubt yourself, you have got this! #PUNC20

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

So after a week of annual leave, I’m looking forward to going back to work tonight. Still can’t believe I am a registered nurse and I have the most amazing job. So proud to be part of the NHS family!💗

[Ruth Darke @PuncRuth]

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