Description
Lauren Philpott qualified as a registered children's nurse in 2014. She initially rotated between a children's ward and Special Care Baby Unit before resuming a permanent position on a general children's ward for six years. In 2020 she decided to step into education, and now delivers simulation based education to a variety of healthcare professionals.
Me and my book Chapter One: First day nerves Your first days Am I ready? Going it alone A shaky start On a positive note Common worries answered Chapter Two: Teamwork The importance of teamwork The nursing team Finding your role within the team Lone working The multidisciplinary team Communication Team building Teamwork in an emergency Chapter Three: Patient relationships Therapeutic relationship Building relationships Boundaries A positive relationship Establishing a good relationship What if I don't strike a relationship with a patient? Social media Chapter Four: Difficult situations Emotional difficulties Uncooperative patients Dealing with challenging people Politics Disagreements with colleagues Breaking bad news The death of a patient When mistakes are made How to cope with difficult situations Chapter Five: Good days and bad days Good days What makes our shifts good? What do you think? Bad days Why do bad days happen? How to help yourself have a good day Sick patients How to recover from a bad day Chapter Six: Progression and confidence Preceptorship period Confidence Study days Learning 'on the job' As your confidence grows Caring for sick patients Becoming a mentor Chapter Seven: Work/life balance Work/life balance What is burnout? How to avoid burnout Hobbies Leaving work at work Saying no Take your breaks Take time to rest Annual leave Look after yourself Supporting your colleagues through burnout Chapter Eight: Revalidation, and everything in between Revalidation Everything in between Acknowledgements