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.

Being a good nurse doesn’t mean giving every patient equal time.The most unwell patients often need the most, and that m...
26/08/2026

Being a good nurse doesn’t mean giving every patient equal time.

The most unwell patients often need the most, and that makes it easy for others to be overlooked.

Advocating for your patients also means noticing the ones who aren’t asking for anything, not just responding to the ones who are.

Newly qualified? This is one of the realities of the job that no one prepares you for.
What actually helps: escalate, ask for support, delegate what you can. You don’t have to do everything yourself. It’s about making sure every patient gets safe care.

23/08/2026

I didn’t go to church today. No regrets.

I spent it on a ward instead.

Some Sundays, my worship is on the ward.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” (Colossians 3:23)

Nursing taught me to serve. Faith taught me why it matters.

Share this with a nurse and let them know the work they do matters.

06/07/2026

My recent reel about my journey into nursing sparked a few questions about where to start.

So let’s talk about the actual route into nursing in the UK.

Before you apply, the first step is knowing which branch of nursing you want to study: Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing, Mental Health Nursing or Learning Disability Nursing.

Then check the university entry requirements, search for an NMC-approved course, and apply through UCAS.

It can feel confusing at first, but once you understand the pathway, it becomes much easier to plan your next step.

Save this if nursing is something you are considering.

Share it with someone who wants to become a nurse in the UK.

Follow for more UK nursing career guidance.

29/06/2026

When I chose nursing, I had three expectations:
✔️Job security�✔️Flexibility�✔️ More time for family
The reality wasn’t quite what I expected.
There were times I was exhausted, overwhelmed and questioning whether I had made the right decision.
But looking back, I realise I was judging an entire profession based on my first experience of it.
What I didn’t know then was that nursing is far bigger than one ward, one role or one way of working.
The more I learn about nursing, the more I realise how much I still don’t know.
And that’s exactly why I’m exploring the different career paths this profession has to offer.
Did nursing meet my expectations?
Watch the video to hear my answer.
I’m curious
Did nursing turn out to be what you expected?

Let me know in the comments.

26/06/2026

I didn’t come to the UK to become a nurse.
In fact, I already had a BSc in Accounting.
When I was thinking about my future, nursing seemed to offer everything I was looking for: flexibility, job security, and a career that could fit around family life.
Looking back, it was one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made.
But did nursing turn out to be what I expected?
That’s a story for Part 2. Follow for more.
I’m curious…
Why did you become a nurse?
👇 Tell me in the comments.

24/06/2026

When I qualified as a nurse, I thought my career options were fairly straightforward.

Work on a ward.
Maybe A&E.
Maybe ICU.
Maybe community nursing.

What I didn’t realise was just how many different opportunities existed within nursing.

Over the years, I’ve worked in Acute Care, Neurology Rehabilitation, District Nursing, Care Homes, A&E and General Practice. Yet I’m still discovering nursing roles I never knew existed.

The more I learn, the more I wonder:

How many nurses are making career decisions based only on the roles they know about?

What if there is a nursing role out there that is a better fit for your skills, values, interests or stage of life?

I know I can’t be the only nurse asking these questions.

So I’m on a mission to explore the many careers nursing has to offer and share what I learn along the way.

👇 Tell us your nursing role below. Let’s show nurses just how many opportunities are out there.

22/06/2026

I am an Acute Care Nurse. But I have worked in Neurology Rehabilitation, District Nursing, Care Homes, A&E and General Practice.
Each role has taught me something valuable and helped shape the nurse I am today.
But as I’ve grown in my career, and as a mum of four, I’ve found myself asking a different question:
What else is out there?
Not because I’m unhappy.
Not because I regret the path I’ve taken.
But because nursing is such a broad profession, and I know there are opportunities I’ve never even heard of.
The bigger issue?
Many nurses don’t know what roles are available to them.
How can we make informed career decisions if we don’t know what options exist?
So I’ve decided to start exploring.
To learn more about the different careers, specialties and opportunities within nursing.
And if you’re curious too, I’d love for you to join me on the journey. What nursing role are you most curious to learn more about?

20/06/2026

New nurses, just a reminder.

You will be on shift with seniors who are there to support you, not judge you. We expect you to escalate when you’re unsure. That is not weakness, that’s safety. And we know you’re new. We see you, and we’re rooting for you.

Show interest. Ask questions. But most importantly, know the basics. That’s what builds trust on the ward.

It’s okay to not know everything. It’s not okay to not ask.
Ask. Learn. Grow.
You’ve got this.

20/06/2026

You are a New Nurse, and this is a shift routine nobody walks you through👇

✅ Take 5 minutes after handover and make a plan.
✅ Share the plan with your HCA + reminder of tasks.
✅ Do your “First 60 Seconds with your patients” round. Watch previous video.
✅ Repeat obs for anyone unwell patient and any patient flagged during your initial round.
✅ Check and document ongoing treatments for example syringe driver, PCA, VRII
✅ Double up with your HCA for personal care on incontinent patients. You don’t have to do all, prioritise and do the rest after medication round.
✅ Start medication on time.

Seven steps. One calmer shift.

Follow for more tips. And save this for your next set 📌 . And share with a friend.

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. 🙏🏾

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