Dawn Orr, Msc Ed, RSCN, RGN, ENG
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Wife, mother, daughter, sister. nurse for 39 years. PNA, NMC Teacher, NMP, Retired palliative care nurse consultant now working part time in nurse education
North East, England
Joined September 2016
Penultimate day @Gateshead_NHS. Proud to have had 39 years nursing career, 7 at Gateshead. Iv also had every colour uniform; white, green, blue, navy, burgundy, royal blue and grey. But today I have hung it up for the last time. Thank you to everyone who has been in my journey
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RT @RightToLifeUK: Dr Rachel Clarke (Palliative care doctor): If we don't address the state of palliative care, some people will "choose" t…
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Absolutely amazing news that @bowelbabe has supported the expansion of bowel screening which he led to the reduction from screening at 60 to 50! Very well done @bowelcanceruk
We welcome the announcement by @NHSEngland that they’re expanding their #BowelCancer screening programme to those aged 50 in England 👏 Our ambassador, @DrAnishaPatel1, joined the team at @BBC breakfast this morning to discuss why these at-home tests are so important. Bowel cancer is treatable and curable when spotted early. Screening plays a vital role in improving these cancer outcomes. Read more about this announcement:
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@NewcastleHosps @BTSrespiratory @NHSNEY @NENC_NHS @NewcastleNMAHPs @NuTHResearch @UniofNewcastle Well done Karen. Well deserved x
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@LizTwistMP Thank you for your wise comments. Let’s push for better palliative care services and fully funded hospices, with the support of hospice at home instead.
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RT @EsterJamera: Workplace stress is inevitable, but unmanaged stress can be highly detrimental. Managing stress is critically important as…
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RT @CAPCpalliative: 🏢 Designing an Office or Clinic Palliative Care Program toolkit 🔗 Patients who are neither hos…
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Today marks 40 years since I began my nurse training at Freeman Hospital, where I spent half my career & trained as an Enrolled, Registered and Children’s Nurse. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. Loving working at UoS part time #nursingforlife
Penultimate day @Gateshead_NHS. Proud to have had 39 years nursing career, 7 at Gateshead. Iv also had every colour uniform; white, green, blue, navy, burgundy, royal blue and grey. But today I have hung it up for the last time. Thank you to everyone who has been in my journey
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RT @Liz_ORiordan: BREAKING NEWS! Triple therapy drug combo for ER+ Stage 4 disease doubles length of time to disease progression The INAVO…
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Such a lovely surprise from our Indian neighbours in Spain. Masala Chai, biscuits and Bombay mix.
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RT @johnunsworth10: Are you a district nursing team leader? We need your help with a 10 minute survey examining district nursing and advan…
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RT @doctor_oxford: This is how pitifully palliative care is prioritised by the government & NHS. It is simply disgusting that people who…
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@PNAKaty @osnm_obu @OxfordHealthNHS @OUH_Nursing @RachelW81724543 @AlexWestOram @LouiseStayt @ClareButler10 @OUHPracticeD_E @ProfLorraineD @CNO_BOBICB @ychristley @OUHospitals Good luck Katy. We are on our 7th cohort @sunderlanduni and it’s a fabulous course to be involved in.
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@egglestoneuk What a special bond you, Phil and James had with your lovely dad. Memories to cherish. Sending lots of love 💕
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RT @NHSOrganDonor: It's #OrganDonationWeek, the perfect time to reflect, celebrate, and make a life-saving difference. 💕 It takes just tw…
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