Clinical Education, Medications

Hyponatraemia explained clearly, why sodium is about water, not salt

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Hyponatraemia is one of the most common electrolyte abnormalities encountered in hospital practice. It appears on blood results across medical, surgical, oncology, and critical care settings. It can be mild and incidental. Or it can be life-threatening. Yet despite how frequently it occurs, hyponatraemia is often misunderstood. Many clinicians instinctively associate low sodium with “not […]

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Education, Social

We’re Just So Busy”: The Phrase That’s Quietly Reshaping Healthcare Culture

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There is a phrase you will hear in almost every clinical environment: “We’re just so busy.” It’s said at nurses’ stations.It’s said in handovers.It’s said when documentation is incomplete.It’s said when feedback is delayed.It’s said when tempers are short. It sounds harmless. Honest. Even reasonable. But over time, this everyday phrase does something subtle and

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Learnings, Social

Things we way in healthcare without thinking (but patients remember forever)

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In healthcare, we speak fast because we work fast. Wards are busy, clinics are full, alarms are sounding, and priorities are constantly shifting. In the middle of all this, we rely on familiar phrases — short, comforting, automatic lines that help us move on to the next task. The problem is not intention.The problem is

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AI in Healthcare

Real AI Healthcare Tools You Can Try Today (No Theory, Just Click and Explore)

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Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is no longer a future concept. It is already here, and many tools are openly available for anyone to explore. From symptom checkers to AI health assistants, these platforms allow users to experience how AI supports health understanding, triage, and decision preparation. This post focuses only on real, live tools your

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Learnings, News and Politics

The Full Story Behind the Nurse Struck Off for Social Media Posts: Roberta Batchelor’s NMC Case Explained (Plus Tips to Stay Safe Online)

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You’ve probably seen headlines in early January 2026 like “Award-Winning Nurse Struck Off Over Anti-Immigrant Posts” or “NHS Nurse Loses Licence for Sharing ‘Foreigners Will Be Your Rulers’ Meme.” But what’s the complete picture? In this detailed blog post, we’ll break down the case of Roberta Sandra Batchelor, a long-serving UK nurse whose career ended

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Education, News and Politics, Social

2025: Recap & Reflections – A Groundbreaking year in healthcare

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As we wrap up 2025, one thing is clear: this year pushed healthcare firmly into the future. Innovation moved faster, science went deeper, and care delivery began to look very different from what we were used to even a few years ago. From life-saving genetic treatments to artificial intelligence becoming part of everyday clinical work,

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History Lane

Princess Omo-Oba Adenrele Ademola: The First Known Nigerian Registered Nurse in Modern Times

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The history of nursing in Nigeria is often told through institutions, regulations, and post-independence reforms. Yet long before Nigeria established a Nursing Council or formalised local nurse training, one Nigerian woman had already entered the profession under modern regulatory standards. That woman was Princess Omo-Oba Adenrele Ademola — recognised today as the first known Nigerian

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Social

Join the fun, Join the game!

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Hello everyone, from HealthWorkersBlog! Thank you so much for your support throughout 2025. We truly appreciate every read, share, comment, and encouragement on our blog. As we round off the year, we’re focusing on growing our YouTube page, and we need your help.Our goal is 1,000 subscribers. At the moment, we’re on 133. Please click

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Japa and Travels, Social

The Golden Rules: A Survival Checklist for Overseas NHS Staff

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Working in the NHS as an overseas healthcare professional is a powerful achievement — but it can also feel like walking on a tightrope. With cultural differences, communication expectations, and rising scrutiny of international workers, many overseas staff realise they must be extra cautious to protect their professional registration, confidence, and wellbeing. This blog post

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Uncategorized

Rising Above Recent Anti-Immigrant Hate: A Survival Guide for NHS Overseas Staff

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In recent months, many NHS workers from overseas have felt the sting of public conversations that question their competence, their right to be here, or even their fluency in English. When a public figure or MP makes comments that generalise and demean international healthcare staff, it does more than spark debate—it affects real people, many

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