It’s 4 years ago today since I made The Niblings smile (and the parents terrified) with my face on cushions. G was sad - lockdown meant he couldn’t give me a cuddle. 4 years on and they’ve taken me “camping” (sleeping in a tent in the lounge) still bringing joy and fear to all.

All I have to say about the latter half of this week is… the NHS is marvellous, SS Therapy Clinic is fabulous, and you should all remember your moving and handling training because back injuries are not a laughing matter! 😔

I just backed Working on the Frontline on Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/fru/w…

Have you even crossed the Irish Sea if you don’t have these for lunch? Belfast. You’ve been awesome. Thank you to the lovely RCN Northern Ireland members at Bradley Manor and Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice for letting me visit, and to all at the Leadership Challenge for being AMAZING!

Truly fascinating conversation in the hotel bar. Family from Australia have come over to UK. They’re managing all 4 nations - plus Ireland, in under 2 weeks (including travel). They’re far more hardcore than me. I did over 3 weeks and didn’t leave Queensland 🤣

RCN Northern Ireland Independent sector leadership challenge in full gear! Brenda Rushe Ruth Thompson

'Reflecting on an enriching experience RCN Northern Ireland independent sector leadership challenge. The program was impeccably organized, offering invaluable insights and fostering meaningful connections. Grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow. Brenda Rushe The RCN

RCN Northern Ireland great work happening at the 1st Independent sector leadership challenge. Learning about management of different scenarios including cyber attack. Thanks to all RCN staff and stakeholder judges. Learning in action. Thanks to QUBNursing&Midwifery for allowing us to use the Great Hall

We have winners! Although all 4 teams were absolutely outstanding! Well done to all participants at the RCN Northern Ireland Independent Sector Leadership Challenge today.

All 4 scenarios are now complete, and teams give a 5 minute presentation on their experiences of the day to the judging panel. RCN Northern Ireland Independent Sector Leadership Challenge.

Well fed here at RCN Northern Ireland Independent Sector Leadership Challenge, 2 stations down for our teams, and 2 to go. Seeing nurses thinking about the wider things they face every day is truly inspirational. Nursing is such a diverse role.

A team busy at work tackling a tough challenge. In this scenario their independent clinic has encountered a cyber attack! RCN Northern Ireland

I feel like I’ve “come home” when I see a Risk Matrix. Pat Deeny talks the attendees through identifying hazards and calculating risk here at the RCN Northern Ireland Independent Sector Leadership Challenge.

The RCN Northern Ireland Independent Sector Leadership Challenge here in Belfast. Ruth Thompson and Brenda Rushe are launching the day. Great to see so many Independent Sector Nurses here for this exciting day.

Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair PR9, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.

Happy #EdBallsDay , at this point it should probably be a national holiday.

Honestly. These two amaze me every single day.

Happy Friday. Celebrating some very clever ladies new jobs.

Guess where we are!! Nicky Hannaway Troy Hawke