Bethanie Black RN

My degree certificate arrived on Monday and I got a little excited after my LD at work 😂

3 years today I qualified. One of the hardest but most rewarding journeys of my life. Very lucky to have spent it with @AMU_Tavy 💗

@AMU_Tavy @carmen_crum I'm a very proud supervisor, Carmen smashed it and was a pleasure to work alongside 🙌🏻

Last shift for @carmen_crum thank you so much for all your hard work! You’ve been an amazing student, enjoy every minute of travelling ✈️ 🏝️

@NicolaDevlin19 @AXS_UK I had exactly the same by the time I logged back in all the tickets were gone 🙃

So since I didnt want package tickets and have tried ALL tiers I am a bot and cant access anymore 😂🙃 #TaylorSwiftErasTour #axs @AXS_UK THIS IS A JOKE

@Cleo_PUNC21 @AMU_Tavy @Acute_Medicine Looking forward to seeing you! Give me a shout if you need anything 😁

@PUNCbethanieb @AMU_Tavy @Acute_Medicine Awhhhh thank you so much Beth, don’t make me cry again😭 I have my optional starting with you all in couple weeks, see you very soon!!🩵

Queue the crying pic my whole family have got, but today was the moment I’ve worked so hard for, IM GOING TO BE AN AMU NURSE NEXT YEAR!!!😭🩷 I cannot wait to be with the best team and live the career I’ve dreamed of for so long @AMU_Tavy @Acute_Medicine 🥳 #PUNC21

A quarter of a BILLION pounds of public money for an unnecessary and brief ceremony, but they can’t find funds for NHS staff to be paid properly, and food bank use is at an unprecedented high. Tell me again how they’re focusing on what the people want

You couldn't make this up First the government try to kill us with incorrect PPE Then they clap us as heroes But they won't give us fair pay But they will give us the George Cross And now they want to take us to court or strike us off for fighting back Thanks Tories #bullybarclay #stevewontsilenceus

🚨 | BREAKING: The government will take LEGAL ACTION against the Royal College of Nursing to stop the next round of the nurses' strikes

Nurses have been warned they won't get an improved pay offer after they voted to reject the government’s revised deal. Downing Street has also ruled out reopening pay talks. What do you think about this? #FairPayforNursing #NursesStrike rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Immensely proud of the nurses for rejecting the 5% pay offer and bribe of a couple of grand. It’s well below inflation and was set to pay them off in the short term whilst undervaluing in the long. There’s been years of this and workers have had enough. Well done ✊

Very happy with this results! We know our worth and it's the only way to be taken seriously🙌🏻

That’s a quick no from me. #FairPayForNursing gov.uk/government/new…

@Zenaxx @hannahlames1 @theRCN @nmcnews @NHS_HealthEdEng Thankfully feeling much better now 😊 I hope you're keeping well ❤️

@PUNCbethanieb @hannahlames1 @theRCN @nmcnews @NHS_HealthEdEng Awww Beth, sorry to hear this 🥹

@Cleo_PUNC21 I know I'm biased but MAU, busy but you get to experience a lot there 👀🙌🏻

Finally sorted my NHSP and can book shifts🤪 here’s to juggling STN life, exams, assignments, revision and making a lil bit of 💰, #PUNC21 #PUNC20 recommendations?💛

Today our strike action begins, and nursing staff need your solidarity. Share this if you stand with those fighting for a safer future for nursing, patients, and the NHS. #RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing

@Roxy_PUNC21 @Cleo_PUNC21 I may be a little biased but MAU is such a great environment to experience as a student. Let me know if you have any questions ☺️

@Cleo_PUNC21 This is also a possibility for me! It does sound good! X

Can anyone give me some ideas for optional placements? I couldn’t get critical care in the trust I wanted. I would like something where I will learn a lot X

@SussexBoil @BeardedBrownMa1 @CaraLisette I had a similar experience and lived with parents which offloaded some pressure but not everyone is as fortunate to enter training straight from school and have parental support. The retention/pressure issues start before people even qualify which is sad and needs addressing

@PUNCbethanieb @BeardedBrownMa1 @CaraLisette My daughter qualified earlier this year with massive student debt and a frankly horrible three years to show for it. She was, essentially, forced to provide free labour as a HCA in nearly all of her placements, while we managed to absorb the costs of her commute and parking.

Sincere thread for people who aren’t sure about why nurses are striking: Nursing is one of the lowest paid graduate jobs in the country. A newly qualified nurse will go in at £27k a year but with significant debt, having worked for free for three years prior to qualifying. 1/