They say there are two ways of spreading light; Either be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. As a student nurse and an attendee in the recently concluded 2nd Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Conference which held in the University of Ghana, Accra, 8th - 12th of April 2019, nothing hit me more than the realization that the hope and the future we seek in the nursing profession rests in the hands of fellow young nurses in their formative years. It was an opportune period to be part of a great conference of stakeholders targeted at documenting demands and practices for health promotion, enhanced healthcare provision and enhanced access for the achievement of sustainable development goals. The emphasis therefore, was on capacity building for enhanced health promotion strategies towards the achievement of sustainable development goals. What though is the provision of enhanced health promotion and healthcare access without capacity building, leadership development and policy im...

Lead Nurse Africa International Foundation in collaboration with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana and the University of Ghana held her 2nd International Nursing and Midwifery Conference in the University of Ghana on 8th – 12th April 2019, with theme; Expanded Scope of Discourse of Health and Healthcare Promotion in the Context of Achievement of The Sustainable Development Goals. The 2nd Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Conference was aimed at documenting demands and practices for health promotion, enhanced healthcare provision and enhanced access for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. The emphasis therefore, was on Capacity Building for enhanced health promotion practices towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. In attendance and recognition, were nine African countries, including the United States of America and the United Kingdom, with distinguished delegates over five hundred, including nine proficient facilitators represented across bord...

EXAMINATION PRO TIPS I'm in a relationship with my books, and right now, it's complicated. Examinations are knocking again. Never been the best news. No matter how much you try, how much of a good student you are, there is still a bit of agitation hanging somewhere. As Nurses, we'll be quick to give an actual diagnosis of Anxiety related to upcoming examinations evidenced by palpitations. Hey.. Let's relax. It's wise to remember that examinations are not here as punishment, but a way of testing to see how much knowledge we've acquired. I'll be using these tips I learnt from my teachers and through personal study, in my upcoming examinations. As always, I've come to share. Firstly, it's important we learn to reduce anxiety. Shake it all off. Calm it down. Reflect your mind to previous examinations written. One of two outcomes were bound to happen, and thereafter? We survived, didn't we? Concentration is so much easier in a relaxed min...

Lexie Saige said, I quote "A Nurse is compassion in scrubs." Like other Student Nurses and aspiring Nurses out there, I've had different questions that I've had to deep search to find answers. Oh Yeah.. There is a whole lot more to being a Nurse beyond those scrubs to be worn. Student Nurses are totally different from students of other disciplines. Being one, is a whole badge of honour. Within my few years of training, I've gained knowledge, I've learnt principles, and I've experienced strength. I'm going to expatiate on 8 things, important for every Student Nurse to know. 1. Mentorship This is undoubtedly the most important decision you make as a student in Nursing school. Being an A student necessarily doesn't make you a good Nurse. If you think you know it all from books, you're likely going to get things all  wrong, because truly, you need the counsel of one who has been there to relay experiences with. Find your niche. Find a...

The art of culinary skills is indeed magical. Nursing is Art, with a Heart. It is no wonder there is a perfect mix here of food, art, and fun. The Nigerian Universities Nursing Students' Association - Lagos State University College of Medicine Chapter held its premiere Cooking Competition, themed Pasta Plaza, on the College Multipurpose Court, on 30th of November, 2018. The Competition was aimed at expressing and building culinary skills, thereby, improving total nutrition amongst students within the College. With over 100 people in attendance, this was in every bit fulfilled as we received notes and comments from many people saying how much they appreciated the practical information shared. The Chairperson; Planning Committee, also the Social Director of the administrative tenure, in person of Miss Ayo Oluwabukola, elaborated on the theme; Pasta Plaza. This was coined out of the pressing need to meet nutritional balance among the student populace within the College. A meal ...

I want to be a Lawyer. I want to be an Actress. I want to be an Aeronautic Engineer. Alas! I find myself in Nursing School. Well, I loved the pretty Nurses I saw around. I loved the smart uniforms and huge smiles they wore. I loved the charisma and esteem even more. However, nobody warned me to run. There I was, amidst De Pioneer class. Like a book with its numerous pages, Nursing School began unfolding. The sun always kissed welldone. Blood, pus, and pain were characteristic of Clinicals. I started to question if I was really cut out for this. But like the mafia, I was sucked in too deep already. With an ocean of syllabus to cover, Endless hours on my feet, wondering; "Did I do my best to help this patient go through this illness?" "How have I eased this pain? " Adaptation came spontaneously. Being a Nurse is like an onion bulb with so many layers summing up into one. With patience, I learnt to listen. With gentleness, I learnt to spea...

My name is Olubukola Sharon Ayo. As a 3rd year Nursing student, I've managed to survive 2 and half out of 5 years. It's been well, interesting. The every morning alarm.. The daily hustle and bustle.. The never ending stretch of exams.. The struggle of clinical postings... It's a pity none of this will be ending soon. It's been quite a journey indeed. I'll share with you my first clinical experience. I was a box of nerves! Anxiety, fear, excitement filled me I was seeing so many medical conditions I had never seen before The characteristic smell of the hospital was nauseating For a moment, I wanted to run out I was too used to mannequins Real life experience was way different and scary. It was overwhelming. As a novice, I did more of observation of procedures, theoretical practice, and a lot of assisting. I'll tell you what helped me then.. I asked a lot of questions. I learnt to set targets. I learnt to work with a learning objective fo...