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Kirsten Bland
@kirstenbland.bsky.social
Designated Professional for Adult Safeguarding.
Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
RCN Southwest Board Member.
RCN Dorset Branch Secretary & Comms Lead.
RCN Learning Rep.
Care Leaver Mentor.
Queens Nurse.
Today I got to tick something of my bucket list. A visit to @aeltcwimbledon.bsky.social for mum's belated birthday present. Such an amazing day and the staff could not have been kinder. X
June 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today was the Dorset Chamber apprenticeship Awards. It was such an honour to be named as a finalist. Unfortunately I did not win but I'm so proud of this achievement. Now my certificate is now proudly sat in my library ☺️ x
May 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I'm about to head home from an amazing #RCN25.

I absolutely love Congress but this year with NHS job cuts I didn't realise how much I needed Congress.

Thank you to all the incredible people I've met. U have reminded me of my value.

@rcndorset.bsky.social @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
May 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Vote for @stuwieq.bsky.social for #RCN agenda committee
May 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Really proud to present and lead this debate on the use of #AI in nurse education. It was great to hear so many different points of view.

#RCN25 @rcndorset.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ready for day 2 of Congress.

I'm a Learning Disability Nurse. What's your superpower?

#RCN25 #RNLD @rcn.org.uk @rcndorset.bsky.social #Nurse #ProudNurse @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 5:38 AM
A Fantastic first day at Congress. Catching up with colleagues, listening to debates and the keynote speech from Nicola Ranger. Inspiring as always x

#RCN25 @rcndorset.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
All ready to get started for Day 1 of RCN Congress.

#RCN25 #Nursesday2025 #NursesDay #RCN @rcndorset.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Arrived in Liverpool!! Great to catch up with South West Colleagues now time to get some sleep before Congress gets underway in the morning 🙂 x

#RCN25 @rcndorset.bsky.social
May 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Congress bound! Currently en route to Liverpool 😊

#RCN25 @rcn.org.uk @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social @rcndorset.bsky.social
May 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I am delighted to share that I have been named as a finalist in the Dorset Chamber Apprenticeship Awards 2025. This is in recognition of the work and develop I have done over the last 18 months of my Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship.

@bournemouthuni.bsky.social @nhsdorset.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Getting excited now! #RCNCongress2025 is only just over a week away!!! Can't wait to see colleagues from @rcndorset.bsky.social and @rcnsouthwest.bsky.social

@rcn.org.uk #RCNDorset
May 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This morning, I had the privilege of engaging with business, education, and healthcare leaders from across Dorset to discuss apprenticeships and reflect on my personal journey.
@bournemouthuni.bsky.social
#BUapprenticeships #apprenticeships #apprentice #seniorleader #Level7SLA
April 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This week, I completed the QSIR practitioner programme. I have really enjoyed being on the journey to discover and learn about all things quality improvement and can't wait to get started on my first project.

#QSIR #QSIRPractitioner #qualityimprovement #NHS
March 29, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Today I joined fellow apprentices and staff to share my apprenticeship experience at @bournemouthuni.bsky.social It was great to hear from other apprentices and what's available to all.

#level7apprenticehip #seniorleader #nhs @nhsdorset.bsky.social #NAW2025
February 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It is a real honour to be asked to share my apprenticeship experience at this online event. If you're considering a Healthcare apprenticeship join the online session to hear about what's on offer at BU and the experiences of apprentices.
@bournemouthuni.bsky.social @nhsdorset.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM