Sarah Howes
@sarahrmn.bsky.social
PhD. Mental Health Nursing Lecturer @ University of Plymouth. Nature connection, sustainability, global & planetary health. Student and practitioner wellbeing. Creative practice
Some days nurses also get to be patients. Good to follow with a winter walk up a frosty hill to lift the spirits 🌞❄️ #nature #health #walking #breastcancer #recovery #greenspace
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Some days nurses also get to be patients. Good to follow with a winter walk up a frosty hill to lift the spirits 🌞❄️ #nature #health #walking #breastcancer #recovery #greenspace
Really looking forward to sharing this work & connecting with global nursing colleagues 🌍
#studentnurse #planetaryhealth #nurse #sustainability @puncplymouth.bsky.social
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#studentnurse #planetaryhealth #nurse #sustainability @puncplymouth.bsky.social
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INVITATION TO NURSING COLLEAGUES:
Nature connection: Its relevance and application for nurse education and practice.
Virtual Presentation hosted by the Global Nature Nurse Collective
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November 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Really looking forward to sharing this work & connecting with global nursing colleagues 🌍
#studentnurse #planetaryhealth #nurse #sustainability @puncplymouth.bsky.social
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#studentnurse #planetaryhealth #nurse #sustainability @puncplymouth.bsky.social
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@puncplymouth.bsky.social you are warmly invited to join us for our celebration of the SNaM and SoHP sustainability prize ceremony 2025 on 12th Nov at 1:30! We will share innovative student ideas & an opportunity to be a part of our amazing, award winning SHWIG collaboration. Booking essential.
October 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
@puncplymouth.bsky.social you are warmly invited to join us for our celebration of the SNaM and SoHP sustainability prize ceremony 2025 on 12th Nov at 1:30! We will share innovative student ideas & an opportunity to be a part of our amazing, award winning SHWIG collaboration. Booking essential.
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Today is World Mental Health day and a reminder to us all that good mental health is important and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health. The theme this year is about ‘access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies'.
October 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Today is World Mental Health day and a reminder to us all that good mental health is important and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health. The theme this year is about ‘access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies'.
Recharging by the sea #nursesdayoff 🩵
October 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Recharging by the sea #nursesdayoff 🩵
It’s open day on our Plymouth campus! Lovely to meet potential new @puncplymouth.bsky.social students and their families!
September 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It’s open day on our Plymouth campus! Lovely to meet potential new @puncplymouth.bsky.social students and their families!
Quietly walking for peace on beautiful Dartmoor 🩵
September 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Quietly walking for peace on beautiful Dartmoor 🩵
The 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries @puncplymouth.bsky.social - open categories to nominate fellow students, placement providers, and higher education.
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The 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries
Calling all student nurses, midwives, nursing associates and apprentices, the 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries.
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September 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards are now open for entries @puncplymouth.bsky.social - open categories to nominate fellow students, placement providers, and higher education.
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Peacemakers and warriors – music fun
Join us for a welcome and induction event created around fun music making - no musical experience required. Just turn up and join in.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Puncplymouth students , see below www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/pea...
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Content warning: Suicide.
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
The nursing community is integral to caring those in a mental health crisis, especially those at risk of, or experiencing, suicidal thoughts. Our resources can support you and those you care for ➡️ bit.ly/428k4q3
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
The nursing community is integral to caring those in a mental health crisis, especially those at risk of, or experiencing, suicidal thoughts. Our resources can support you and those you care for ➡️ bit.ly/428k4q3
September 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Content warning: Suicide.
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
The nursing community is integral to caring those in a mental health crisis, especially those at risk of, or experiencing, suicidal thoughts. Our resources can support you and those you care for ➡️ bit.ly/428k4q3
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
The nursing community is integral to caring those in a mental health crisis, especially those at risk of, or experiencing, suicidal thoughts. Our resources can support you and those you care for ➡️ bit.ly/428k4q3
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The latest RCN Research forum podcast is now live! In the podcast Gordon Hill & an ECR discuss writing for publication with Ann McMahon & Andree Le May. Ann & Andree share strategies & give excellent advice to help nurses to get their work published. #RCNResearch25 on.soundcloud.com/nmhwvyVvTiIQ...
Writing for publication
The Royal College of Nursing is the world’s largest nursing union and professional body. We represent more than 450,000 nurses, student nurses, midwives and nursing support workers in the UK and inter
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September 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
The latest RCN Research forum podcast is now live! In the podcast Gordon Hill & an ECR discuss writing for publication with Ann McMahon & Andree Le May. Ann & Andree share strategies & give excellent advice to help nurses to get their work published. #RCNResearch25 on.soundcloud.com/nmhwvyVvTiIQ...
I had a great time at the #RCNResearch25 conference today, as both a presenter & audience member! Great to meet colleagues (including former students) & to talk about my own research focused on student nurse wellbeing & planetary health 🌍
September 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I had a great time at the #RCNResearch25 conference today, as both a presenter & audience member! Great to meet colleagues (including former students) & to talk about my own research focused on student nurse wellbeing & planetary health 🌍
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If you have questions about joining us at Plymouth this September you can contact our admissions teams who will be happy to help.
admissions@plymouth.ac.uk or +44 1752 585858
If you have questions about joining us at Plymouth this September you can contact our admissions teams who will be happy to help.
admissions@plymouth.ac.uk or +44 1752 585858
July 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Register for clearing www.plymouth.ac.uk/multipart_fo...
If you have questions about joining us at Plymouth this September you can contact our admissions teams who will be happy to help.
admissions@plymouth.ac.uk or +44 1752 585858
If you have questions about joining us at Plymouth this September you can contact our admissions teams who will be happy to help.
admissions@plymouth.ac.uk or +44 1752 585858
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Hello 🌳– recruitment is ready to go! UK based qualified Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist if you would like to take part in research on nature and burnout please scan the QR code or use the link - Please help by sharing! ☺️
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August 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Hello 🌳– recruitment is ready to go! UK based qualified Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist if you would like to take part in research on nature and burnout please scan the QR code or use the link - Please help by sharing! ☺️
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15% of all breast cancers are Lobular, 2000 per day. It's hard to detect, with little knowledge of its biology, so no specific treatments. The Lobular Moon Shot project is tirelessly pursuing support for ambitious, life changing research #LivedExperience #Lobular #BreastCancer #LobularMoonShot
Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer: 'Moon Shot Project'
Dr Susan Michaelis initiated the 'Lobular Moonshot Project' in 2023 to raise funding specifically for research into lobular breast cancer. #LobularMoonShotProject #LobularBreastCancer
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August 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM
15% of all breast cancers are Lobular, 2000 per day. It's hard to detect, with little knowledge of its biology, so no specific treatments. The Lobular Moon Shot project is tirelessly pursuing support for ambitious, life changing research #LivedExperience #Lobular #BreastCancer #LobularMoonShot
I’m delighted to share that I successfully defended my PhD exploring nature connection & planetary health in nurse education yesterday 🌍🌳🌊 I’m so looking forward to sharing my work. Huge thanks to my external examiners, supervisors, & amazing colleagues at the University of Plymouth 🙌
July 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I’m delighted to share that I successfully defended my PhD exploring nature connection & planetary health in nurse education yesterday 🌍🌳🌊 I’m so looking forward to sharing my work. Huge thanks to my external examiners, supervisors, & amazing colleagues at the University of Plymouth 🙌
I’m looking forward to sharing my research focused on student nurse wellbeing & nature connection.The conference will be a great opportunity to learn from International colleagues and experts across diverse areas of focus.
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RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2025| Events | Royal College of Nursing
Join us in September as we delve into "Nursing Research: Transforming Global Health in a Changing World". Programme will be announced in May.
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May 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I’m looking forward to sharing my research focused on student nurse wellbeing & nature connection.The conference will be a great opportunity to learn from International colleagues and experts across diverse areas of focus.
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Just spotted this free course exploring #NatureConnectedness Good CPD for anyone interested in nature, wellbeing and planetary health 🌳🫁
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Nature Connectedness: For a new relationship with nature - Free courses - University of DerbyUniversity of Derby logoUniversity of Derby logo
There’s no wellbeing without nature’s wellbeing. Climate warming and wildlife loss show that the existing relationship between people and the rest of nature is failing. Through a focus on nature conne...
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March 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Just spotted this free course exploring #NatureConnectedness Good CPD for anyone interested in nature, wellbeing and planetary health 🌳🫁
www.derby.ac.uk/short-course...
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Thinking of all in the School of Nursing in Cardiff 🏴
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February 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Thinking of all in the School of Nursing in Cardiff 🏴
Can you help me out by signing this petition?
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Can you help me out by signing this petition?
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NHS Forest are offering free trees for UK healthcare sites. Need to order by 28th February! 🌳 🫁 🐦 🦋 #peace #health #biodiversity
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Tree planting on healthcare sites - NHS Forest
Planting trees on healthcare sites creates better places to live and work. We are now taking requests for trees to be planted next winter.
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January 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
NHS Forest are offering free trees for UK healthcare sites. Need to order by 28th February! 🌳 🫁 🐦 🦋 #peace #health #biodiversity
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A wonderful offering from the Under The Bridge Choir.
#mentalhealth #men #christmas #masculinity #support #community
#mentalhealth #men #christmas #masculinity #support #community
To raise awareness about men’s mental health and encourage open conversations, here is our UTB Christmas single:
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Let’s break the stigma and save lives.
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How to help:
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💙 Access resources - lnkd.in/gF3AKtAs
Let’s break the stigma and save lives.
December 16, 2024 at 11:39 AM
A wonderful offering from the Under The Bridge Choir.
#mentalhealth #men #christmas #masculinity #support #community
#mentalhealth #men #christmas #masculinity #support #community
Hot off the press today. Our article exploring risk factors for student attrition across pre-registration nursing & midwifery programmes in the UK. #Nursesky #nursing #midwifery #attrition #wellbeing
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Understanding the risk factors for student attrition across pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes in a United Kingdom university: A sequential explanatory mixed methods study
The World Health Organization estimates a global shortage of 4.5 million nurses and 0.31 million midwives by 2030, which presents a significant proble…
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November 28, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Hot off the press today. Our article exploring risk factors for student attrition across pre-registration nursing & midwifery programmes in the UK. #Nursesky #nursing #midwifery #attrition #wellbeing
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We have now had over 2,700 views of our article exploring the relationship between nature, restoration from stress and the relevance for mental health nursing. We are planning to write up some more research on this topic in the coming year.
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Creating equitable and sustainable opportunities for nature immersion to support restoration from stress within mental health nursing: A critical interpretive synthesis
In the face of global environmental changes threatening health, and despite increased calls for nurses to broker access to nature-based well-being interventions for people with mental health difficul...
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November 22, 2024 at 2:03 PM
We have now had over 2,700 views of our article exploring the relationship between nature, restoration from stress and the relevance for mental health nursing. We are planning to write up some more research on this topic in the coming year.
doi.org/10.1111/inm....
doi.org/10.1111/inm....
Hello from a snowy Dartmoor, UK. Just settling in and finding my feet on Bluesky. It’s nicer than the other place isn’t it! Looking forward to connecting with nursing, academic, lived experience, and planetary health colleagues 👋
November 22, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Hello from a snowy Dartmoor, UK. Just settling in and finding my feet on Bluesky. It’s nicer than the other place isn’t it! Looking forward to connecting with nursing, academic, lived experience, and planetary health colleagues 👋