Kat Keogh

Head of news and features @NurseStandard and @RCNi. Ex Mail on Sunday and @BirminghamMail. Frequently disappointed Forest fan.

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@benstevens89 @gideondefoe I LOVE this!

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Too many nurses tired at the end of their shift are then having to line up at food banks, says @GordonBrown #RCNcongress2022

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Best way for thanking UK nursing profession is to pay them a decent wage, says former PM @GordonBrown - big cheers in the room at #RCNcongress2022

[Flavia Munn @NSeditor]

‘Thank you for being the frontline in an emergency and the last line when things get difficult’ Gordon Brown’s message to nurses as speaks at #RCNcongress2022

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A rather important match about to kick off five miles from here... @NFFC #nffc

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Essay mills – services that sell ready-written essays to nursing and other students – are to be banned in England. A 2016 Nursing Standard investigation found nursing coursework could be bought for as little as 99p online https://t.co/1wPDAqcUZs

[Nicki Credland 💙 @credland_nicki]

My latest column @BACCNUK @rcni

https://t.co/jO61cCO2db

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After a 'shambolic' day, government confirms 3% pay rise for nurses in England https://t.co/JjRQqvgQtd @theRCN @unisontheunion @patcullen9

[Elaine Maxwell @maxwele2]

My Mum was one of these, coming over in 1947. The major contribution of Irish nurses is often forgotten these days

[Nursing Standard @NurseStandard]

It's HOT!
How much water did you manage to drink on your last nursing shift?
How is your employer helping staff cope with long, hot shifts in PPE? Find out - Free to read.
https://t.co/8yeKaWsOiG

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Happy sixth birthday to my first born. Favourite present was a Pound Shop whoopie cushion, not the BMX. Got slightly emotional when it dawned on me he is officially too old for infant Calpol.

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Crocs, Clarks or plain trainers: what's your go-to work shoe? Shoes for nurses: how to choose the right footwear for your comfort and safety https://t.co/qEhe9Ee6rl

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Are you a nurse looking to come to work in the UK? Read @royalmarsdenNHS nurse Sojan Varghese's tips on how to secure a successful nursing career in the UK.
https://t.co/kryrFPVZQB

[Elanor Roscoe CRN @punc17_el]

Starting to hit those (nearly) 1 year registered blues. Still finding it difficult to switch off from work and find that good work/life balance. Finding myself coming home from work, worrying about work, sleeping and going back to work. Any tips greatly appreciated #NQN #NQPUNCs

[Kat Keogh @katkeogh]

'I have nothing against the term resilience per se. But what I find problematic is the idea that becoming resilient is an individual nurse’s responsibility'.
Why the term ‘resilience’ may do more harm than good - thought-provoking piece by @ora_dall
https://t.co/wD9ToYXxqk

[Kimberley Hackett - she/her @kimberleyjourno]

A truthful article in @NurseStandard on hair #racism in the #NHS

'A colleague pulls on your hair to ‘see if it’s real’; a patient suddenly runs a hand across your head to get a feel for your hair’s texture.'

Click on the link for the article https://t.co/2hogRZqGMm

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Dozens of nurses have been named in the Queen’s birthday honours, in recognition of both their contribution to the profession and the ongoing effort against COVID-19. Found out about those who have been recognised here ⬇️https://t.co/XPADCaeVKg

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What is the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2)? Read our guide for nurses https://t.co/kRZzCwWPCK @RCPhysicians @j59dd @credland_nicki

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Burnout among nurses and other healthcare staff is now an emergency and can only be combatted by overhauling NHS workforce planning, say MPs: https://t.co/UvyLXFfITI
@patcullen9 @theRCN

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Nursing students in England were left more than £400 a month out of pocket in Universal Credit payments after their NHS training grant was incorrectly classed as income: https://t.co/UNC8FoDjQX