Sheila - Nurse Career Coach

Sheila - Nurse Career Coach Sheila | Nurse Career Coach
Senior NHS Nurse & Mum of 4
Helping new nurses build confidence & prepare for career progression.

16/06/2026

Did you know fatigue contributes to up to 20% of road accidents in the UK? And 57% of NHS staff have had a near-miss driving home after a night shift. To all the nurses driving home after shifts — stay safe. 🙏🏾

01/06/2026

First 60 Seconds with Your Patient

As a Band 6 nurse on an acute ward, if I’m not in charge, I’m caring for 9 patients. The start of my shift is everything. After handover, before the ward becomes busy and unpredictable, I complete my first 60‑second check with each patient.

This isn’t a full assessment. It’s a RAPID
Introduction 👋
A visual review 👀
And a safety check ✔️.

In those first moments, I’m looking at breathing, colour, alertness, and overall presentation. I’m also noting who may need an immediate observation check, who looks stable, and who might need prioritising as the shift unfolds.

Most importantly, it ensures every patient knows who I am and feels comfortable asking for help when they need it.

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31/05/2026

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If you’re a new nurse, communication can feel like the hardest part of the job 😓.
You’re learning new skills, meeting new expectations, and trying to sound confident even when your brain feels like it’s buffering… 😅😶‍🌫️

That’s exactly why SBAR exists, to help you stay calm, clear, and organised when it matters most ✨

S — Situation 🩷
What’s happening right now.
Short. Simple. Clear

B — Background 💜
What led to this moment. Past medical history and reason for admission and their diagnosis.

A — Assessment 💙
What you think is going on.
Your clinical judgement, even if you’re still building confidence. Also mention what observations and investigations you have done already such as News Score, blood glucose, blood culture.

R — Recommendation 💚
What needs to happen next.
What you need, what you’re asking for, or what you think should be done.

SBAR isn’t about sounding perfect, it’s about sounding structured, even on the days when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or second guessing yourself 🤔.
It gives you a framework to lean on so you don’t freeze, ramble, or forget key details.

If you’re a new nurse trying to find your voice, SBAR will become your best friend on shift 💫
Save this for later, share it with a friend, and remember:
You’re learning. You’re growing. You’re doing better than you think 💗

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29/05/2026

Keep showing up, you are making a difference. You don’t have to know everything on day one. Or day 100. Or ever. Follow for more tips and share with someone who needs to hear this.

28/05/2026

You don’t have to know everything on day one. Or day 100. Or ever.
You’re learning, you’re growing, and you’re allowed to ask for help.
Follow for more tips and share this with a new nurse or any nurse who needs the reminder.

You don’t have to know everything on day one. Or day 100. Or ever.You’re learning, you’re growing, and you’re allowed to...
28/05/2026

You don’t have to know everything on day one. Or day 100. Or ever.
You’re learning, you’re growing, and you’re allowed to ask for help.
Follow for more tips and share this with a new nurse or any nurse who needs the reminder.

27/05/2026

To all new nurses. Keep showing up, your kindness is changing someone’s day.

26/05/2026

3 Things I Wish Every New Nurse Knew (From a Senior NHS Nurse). Skill grows with time, confidence grows with practice, and compassion is your greatest clinical tool.

3 Things I Wish Every New Nurse Knew — From a Senior NHS NurseSkill grows with time, confidence grows with practice, and...
26/05/2026

3 Things I Wish Every New Nurse Knew — From a Senior NHS Nurse
Skill grows with time, confidence grows with practice, and compassion is your greatest clinical tool.
You’ve got this. You belong here. And one day, you’ll be the one giving the advice.

The shift that shook me ended up shaping me.A comment that stung pushed me to grow, learn, and become the nurse I needed...
23/05/2026

The shift that shook me ended up shaping me.

A comment that stung pushed me to grow, learn, and become the nurse I needed to be for my patients.

I didn’t wait for confidence, I built it.

Face‑to‑face training, online courses, YouTube tutorials, learning from experienced colleagues and every professional who walked onto our ward. I absorbed everything.

One year later, I stepped into the Band 6 role I once needed help from.

Focus on improving yourself, your skills, and your knowledge. The rest will fall into place.

So many new nurses go through moments like this. The pressure is real.
That’s why I created this page. To give new nurses the support, confidence, and encouragement I once needed.
If you’re starting your journey, you’re in the right place.

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