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This blog is as honest as it gets.   I’m cooked!  I have nothing left to give myself and minimal to give others. I was talking to my good friend Cath this morning and was honest with her when I said I could feel myself slipping back in to a depression, and yet, I feel...

I’ve grown up around animals. Dogs, cats, cows, horses. I love all animals. As a young girl, my best friend was Mooley the Cow. My chore every night was to bring her up to the dairy and lock her in, so my Dad could milk her every morning. However, I’d be chatting and...

I have nursed for over 35 years. It is an integral part of my soul.  I have seen myself as a helper, a healer, a mother, a soul holder, a helper to the next life and an earth angel whose role it was to say a prayer for little new babies born through caesarian, and...

In my clinic and my life I am really open that I don’t drink and that I had an issue with alcohol. At first, I was so ashamed. I thought I was weak, there was something wrong with me, I was flawed, broken. You see, I had to have gastric bypass surgery for Barrett’s...

Nursing is both rewarding and relentless. With long shifts, understaffing, and increasing patient loads, it’s no surprise that burnout is a growing issue. A recent study found that over 60% of nurses have considered leaving the profession due to stress and exhaustion....

Nursing is one of the most dynamic professions, offering countless opportunities for career advancement. Whether you’re looking to step into a leadership role, specialise in a particular field, or enhance your clinical skills, prioritising professional development for...

Nursing is more than a job—it’s a calling. But the long hours, emotional intensity, and unpredictable shifts can make achieving a healthy work-life balance for nurses a real challenge. Without the right strategies, stress can lead to burnout, impacting both personal...

I was super lucky growing up to have a Mum and Nan who were very clever at sewing, crochet and knitting. I was taught these skills at a young age. Fast forward, and crochet has become a meditation for me. I am someone who always likes to be doing something. Crochet is...