Alysse-Firefly
@alysse-firefly.bsky.social
Passionate about nursing, activism and caring about all people and our world. All comments are my own opinion.
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Last night over the U.S., the sky erupted — a rare volcanic lightning storm turned the night into something that looked otherworldly.
November 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Last night over the U.S., the sky erupted — a rare volcanic lightning storm turned the night into something that looked otherworldly.
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We’re taking the exceptional step of consulting with unions and senior Black, Asian and minority ethnic registrants on measures to remove ethnic and gender bias from our Fitness to Practise process.
🔗 Read more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
🔗 Read more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
November 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We’re taking the exceptional step of consulting with unions and senior Black, Asian and minority ethnic registrants on measures to remove ethnic and gender bias from our Fitness to Practise process.
🔗 Read more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
🔗 Read more: www.nmc.org.uk/news/news-an...
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1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year.
#bethedifference
#bethedifference
November 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year.
#bethedifference
#bethedifference
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Dismissals of women's pain as "stress" or "normal" without investigation has a name: "Medical Misogyny"
Nurses can disrupt misogyny; listen, advocate, & push back!
@debrae.bsky.social @drwatsonal.bsky.social Michelle Cleary
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Nurses can disrupt misogyny; listen, advocate, & push back!
@debrae.bsky.social @drwatsonal.bsky.social Michelle Cleary
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When Care Colludes: Nursing and Medical Misogyny
Click on the article title to read more.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Dismissals of women's pain as "stress" or "normal" without investigation has a name: "Medical Misogyny"
Nurses can disrupt misogyny; listen, advocate, & push back!
@debrae.bsky.social @drwatsonal.bsky.social Michelle Cleary
share.google/n7qUci6FYhUc...
Nurses can disrupt misogyny; listen, advocate, & push back!
@debrae.bsky.social @drwatsonal.bsky.social Michelle Cleary
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1/2 11% of the hardship grants we have awarded so far this year were to nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers who have experienced domestic violence.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and support is available.
bit.ly/3YVM4MN
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and support is available.
bit.ly/3YVM4MN
Additional Support | RCN Foundation
Take a look at our list of organisations across the UK that are here to support you. Whether you need financial support, housing support, or gambling support, we're here to help.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
1/2 11% of the hardship grants we have awarded so far this year were to nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers who have experienced domestic violence.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and support is available.
bit.ly/3YVM4MN
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and support is available.
bit.ly/3YVM4MN
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Spread the word about #NursingSupportWorkersDay by downloading our digital materials and using them in your workplace. 📱
Check out all the available resources, from email signatures to virtual meeting backgrounds. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
Check out all the available resources, from email signatures to virtual meeting backgrounds. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
October 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Spread the word about #NursingSupportWorkersDay by downloading our digital materials and using them in your workplace. 📱
Check out all the available resources, from email signatures to virtual meeting backgrounds. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
Check out all the available resources, from email signatures to virtual meeting backgrounds. https://bit.ly/4h51HbE
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Intensity
for #Scape #Flowerscape and #AlphabetChallenge theme of #WeekPforPink
#EastCoastKin #photography
#FlowersOnFriday #FloralFriday
#vibrant #aster #gardening #autumn #colour #BloomSky #bloomscrolling #macro
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for #Scape #Flowerscape and #AlphabetChallenge theme of #WeekPforPink
#EastCoastKin #photography
#FlowersOnFriday #FloralFriday
#vibrant #aster #gardening #autumn #colour #BloomSky #bloomscrolling #macro
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October 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Intensity
for #Scape #Flowerscape and #AlphabetChallenge theme of #WeekPforPink
#EastCoastKin #photography
#FlowersOnFriday #FloralFriday
#vibrant #aster #gardening #autumn #colour #BloomSky #bloomscrolling #macro
(Android phone camera)
for #Scape #Flowerscape and #AlphabetChallenge theme of #WeekPforPink
#EastCoastKin #photography
#FlowersOnFriday #FloralFriday
#vibrant #aster #gardening #autumn #colour #BloomSky #bloomscrolling #macro
(Android phone camera)
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Friday gamechanger news:
An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England & Wales for the first time.
The long-acting shot, given every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against the virus.
🧪💉 #medsky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England & Wales for the first time.
The long-acting shot, given every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against the virus.
🧪💉 #medsky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
First injection to stop HIV approved
The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Friday gamechanger news:
An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England & Wales for the first time.
The long-acting shot, given every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against the virus.
🧪💉 #medsky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An injection to prevent HIV is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England & Wales for the first time.
The long-acting shot, given every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against the virus.
🧪💉 #medsky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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September 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Two remarkable Ambassadors for our Planet, 99 year old Sir David Attenborough and 91 year old Dr. Jane Goodall. They’ve dedicated their lives to educate and protect.. 🌍
#janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
#janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
September 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Two remarkable Ambassadors for our Planet, 99 year old Sir David Attenborough and 91 year old Dr. Jane Goodall. They’ve dedicated their lives to educate and protect.. 🌍
#janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
#janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
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Vaccines save lives. There is no credible evidence that they cause autism.
Pretending otherwise hurts kids twice – by undermining trust in vaccines, and by distracting from the urgent need to understand and address autism itself.
Pretending otherwise hurts kids twice – by undermining trust in vaccines, and by distracting from the urgent need to understand and address autism itself.
The Plain Truth About Vaccines and Autism
We respect families not by perpetuating recycled myths, but by pursuing real science and better care.
tomfrieden.substack.com
August 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Vaccines save lives. There is no credible evidence that they cause autism.
Pretending otherwise hurts kids twice – by undermining trust in vaccines, and by distracting from the urgent need to understand and address autism itself.
Pretending otherwise hurts kids twice – by undermining trust in vaccines, and by distracting from the urgent need to understand and address autism itself.
21 miles, 34 km, 1352 lengths DONE!
Thank you everyone who has donated. There is still plenty of time for any more donations.
swimit.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/...
#swimit #macmillancancersupport
Thank you everyone who has donated. There is still plenty of time for any more donations.
swimit.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/...
#swimit #macmillancancersupport
Will you donate to Please Help Elissa Help Others?
Support my Swim It challenge for people living with cancer
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July 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
21 miles, 34 km, 1352 lengths DONE!
Thank you everyone who has donated. There is still plenty of time for any more donations.
swimit.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/...
#swimit #macmillancancersupport
Thank you everyone who has donated. There is still plenty of time for any more donations.
swimit.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/...
#swimit #macmillancancersupport
Thank you everyone who has donated. Every £1 helps.
12 miles down, 20km, over 800 lengths xxx
You can donate at swimit.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/...
or by PayPal through alysse1711@gmail.com or contact me for bank details/cash drop off.
#swimit #macmillancancersupport
12 miles down, 20km, over 800 lengths xxx
You can donate at swimit.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/...
or by PayPal through alysse1711@gmail.com or contact me for bank details/cash drop off.
#swimit #macmillancancersupport
July 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Thank you everyone who has donated. Every £1 helps.
12 miles down, 20km, over 800 lengths xxx
You can donate at swimit.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/...
or by PayPal through alysse1711@gmail.com or contact me for bank details/cash drop off.
#swimit #macmillancancersupport
12 miles down, 20km, over 800 lengths xxx
You can donate at swimit.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/...
or by PayPal through alysse1711@gmail.com or contact me for bank details/cash drop off.
#swimit #macmillancancersupport
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'The hefty cut to health-related support, around 50%, will remain in place for new claimants. A dramatic rise in poverty is inevitable.'
Read our Handbook Editor's breakdown of the Government's concessions - and why killing the bill is the only option.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uk-h...
Read our Handbook Editor's breakdown of the Government's concessions - and why killing the bill is the only option.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uk-h...
DR UK Handbook Editor on 'Completely Unfair' Government Bill
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
June 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
'The hefty cut to health-related support, around 50%, will remain in place for new claimants. A dramatic rise in poverty is inevitable.'
Read our Handbook Editor's breakdown of the Government's concessions - and why killing the bill is the only option.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uk-h...
Read our Handbook Editor's breakdown of the Government's concessions - and why killing the bill is the only option.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uk-h...
Another 80 lengths down!
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June 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Another 80 lengths down!
donate.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
donate.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
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Statistics have shown Nurses are at an increased risk of suicide when compared to the general population. The pressures within the profession MUST be addressed!
@nursingstandard.bsky.social
@nursingstandard.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Statistics have shown Nurses are at an increased risk of suicide when compared to the general population. The pressures within the profession MUST be addressed!
@nursingstandard.bsky.social
@nursingstandard.bsky.social
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June 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I can't really think in miles so I'm counting lengths and km. So I've done 4.85km which is 194 lengths. Just 28.95km or 1158 lengths to go. Heading out post night shift to get that total down some more.
#macmillancancersupport #swimit
#macmillancancersupport #swimit
June 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
I can't really think in miles so I'm counting lengths and km. So I've done 4.85km which is 194 lengths. Just 28.95km or 1158 lengths to go. Heading out post night shift to get that total down some more.
#macmillancancersupport #swimit
#macmillancancersupport #swimit
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I don't want the UK to be ready for war, I want us to have functioning hospitals.
I don't want the UK to be ready for war, I want us to have well funded schools.
I don't want the UK to be ready for war, I want us to have an effective and compassionate welfare system.
I don't want the UK to be ready for war, I want us to have well funded schools.
I don't want the UK to be ready for war, I want us to have an effective and compassionate welfare system.
June 3, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I don't want the UK to be ready for war, I want us to have functioning hospitals.
I don't want the UK to be ready for war, I want us to have well funded schools.
I don't want the UK to be ready for war, I want us to have an effective and compassionate welfare system.
I don't want the UK to be ready for war, I want us to have well funded schools.
I don't want the UK to be ready for war, I want us to have an effective and compassionate welfare system.
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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🏳️🌈
You matter 🏳️🌈
You are loved 🏳️🌈
You are worthy 🏳️🌈
Your identity is real and valid 🏳️🌈
BE PROUD. BE YOU! 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
You matter 🏳️🌈
You are loved 🏳️🌈
You are worthy 🏳️🌈
Your identity is real and valid 🏳️🌈
BE PROUD. BE YOU! 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
June 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🏳️🌈
You matter 🏳️🌈
You are loved 🏳️🌈
You are worthy 🏳️🌈
Your identity is real and valid 🏳️🌈
BE PROUD. BE YOU! 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
You matter 🏳️🌈
You are loved 🏳️🌈
You are worthy 🏳️🌈
Your identity is real and valid 🏳️🌈
BE PROUD. BE YOU! 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
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May 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Do you ever get that "Help! I feel like a fraud" feeling? 😨
Imposter syndrome can affect you at any stage of your nursing career, but there are plenty of ways to combat those instrusive feelings.
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Imposter syndrome can affect you at any stage of your nursing career, but there are plenty of ways to combat those instrusive feelings.
Read more ⬇️
Imposter syndrome: Seven steps to overcome it | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Imposter syndrome can affect us all, whether you’re starting your nursing journey or moving roles. But there are ways to combat it
buff.ly
April 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Do you ever get that "Help! I feel like a fraud" feeling? 😨
Imposter syndrome can affect you at any stage of your nursing career, but there are plenty of ways to combat those instrusive feelings.
Read more ⬇️
Imposter syndrome can affect you at any stage of your nursing career, but there are plenty of ways to combat those instrusive feelings.
Read more ⬇️
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The impacts of corridor care aren't just confined to hospital settings.
Claire Sutton, RCN Head of Independent Health and Social Care, investigates what needs to happen to support staff and patients in care homes who are feeling the ripple effects of corridor care. ⬇️
Claire Sutton, RCN Head of Independent Health and Social Care, investigates what needs to happen to support staff and patients in care homes who are feeling the ripple effects of corridor care. ⬇️
Corridor care: the impact in care homes | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
The ripple effects of corridor care go way beyond hospital buildings. Here's what needs to happen to support staff and patients in care homes
buff.ly
April 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The impacts of corridor care aren't just confined to hospital settings.
Claire Sutton, RCN Head of Independent Health and Social Care, investigates what needs to happen to support staff and patients in care homes who are feeling the ripple effects of corridor care. ⬇️
Claire Sutton, RCN Head of Independent Health and Social Care, investigates what needs to happen to support staff and patients in care homes who are feeling the ripple effects of corridor care. ⬇️
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She was 9 weeks pregnant. She died. The state of Georgia is making the doctors keep her alive to incubate the baby. She’s been dead for three months. This is REAL. this isn’t about what should or should not be done. This is about having a VOICE. This is about having a CHOICE.
May 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
She was 9 weeks pregnant. She died. The state of Georgia is making the doctors keep her alive to incubate the baby. She’s been dead for three months. This is REAL. this isn’t about what should or should not be done. This is about having a VOICE. This is about having a CHOICE.