Hi and welcome!
I'm Louisa, a twenty-something newly qualified paediatric nurse. I wanted to create this blog as a source of inspiration, advice and motivation for student nurses, qualified staff and anyone considering a career in the health sector. Here you'll find informative articles to do with all things nursing, as well as my personal blog charting my survival as a new nurse on the ward!
I always knew I wanted a career that involving learning and caring. When I first left school I thought I wanted to work with animals and started a Zoology degree. However, a few months in I knew it wasn't for me and due to other circumstances I dropped out and returned home, feeling completely lost and confused as to where I was headed in life.
Fast forward a year, and I'd picked myself back up and started a Psychology degree, which I enjoyed much more. I discovered I was very interested in Health Psychology and began researching careers in the health sector. Nursing had never previously been on my radar, but something about it drew me in. I liked the variety it offered and I knew it would provide me with lifelong opportunities to learn and care.
So finally, 3 years ago, after completing my Psychology degree and taking some time off to travel the world, I began my journey into nursing and started my Pre-Registration Masters degree. Third time's a charm they say!
So if you want some advice or just want to track the ups and downs of the life of a nurse, follow my journey as I hit the wards for real. There'll be good times, challenges, tears, but lots of laughter along the way too I'm sure!
Feel free to get in touch and email me at nurselouisa@hotmail.com.
Thanks for stopping by!
Louisa x
