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If i started nursing again today, i would focus on this skill.I am not talking about injections, cannulation, or any eve...
14/03/2026

If i started nursing again today, i would focus on this skill.

I am not talking about injections, cannulation, or any even clinical procedure.

Dont get me wrong this are important.

But after over 13 years of practicing nursing in and now working in the UK, I’ve realised something many of us were never told in nursing school.

If I had to start my nursing career again, I would focus on technology and AI literacy.

Yes, tech.

I know that during my time, it was not a thing..that is why this young generation of nurses are so lucky and to see young nurses not embracing anything tech leaves me confuse.

Because healthcare is changing faster than many nurses realise.

When I trained as a nurse in Nigeria, most of our focus was on clinical competence and patient care, which is absolutely essential.

But today, the healthcare system is becoming increasingly digital.

The nurses who will thrive in the next 10 years are not just the ones who are clinically skilled.

They are the ones who understand how technology is shaping healthcare.

I have seen how systems abroad rely heavily on digital documentation, electronic records, and data-driven decisions.

And it made me realise something.

Many nurses are brilliant clinically, but they feel intimidated by technology.

Meanwhile, healthcare organisations are investing heavily in AI and digital health systems.

Which means nurses who understand technology will have opportunities in areas like:

• digital health
• healthcare informatics
• telehealth
• clinical data systems
• AI-assisted care

These roles are already growing globally.

And nurses should not be left behind.

If I could go back to the beginning of my career, I would intentionally learn:

• digital health systems
• healthcare technology
• how AI is used in patient care
• basic data and informatics skills

Because nursing is no longer just about bedside care.

It’s also about understanding the future of healthcare.

And technology is a big part of that future.

So if you are a student nurse or early career nurse, don’t limit yourself to only traditional skills.

Start paying attention to technology in healthcare.

The future nurse will not just be compassionate and skilled.

They will also be digitally empowered.

I’m curious

Do you think AI and technology will change nursing careers in the next 10 years?

14/03/2026

Good morning 😀😀

Please, answer the questions in the video 😀😀

The biggest mistake I made in my first year practicing nursing in the UK.When I first landed, my first goal was simple “...
13/03/2026

The biggest mistake I made in my first year practicing nursing in the UK.

When I first landed, my first goal was simple “Let me just settle down first.”

And honestly, that makes sense, the country, healthcare system, culture, including weather was new to me.

My first few months felt overwhelming.

After observing many international nurses for the past 2+ years, I’ve noticed one mistake that quietly slows many careers down. I can confidently say this because I made same mistake.

A cycle that starts gradually and difficult to break free.

The work, shift, rest and repeat cycle.

Don’t give me that “we have bills to pay talk” ask me where all the extra shifts work I did in the space of one year before my family came..

The work, shift, rest and repeat cycle will slow your Learning, will slow your next career move and may stop you from investing in yourself.

I realized that my first year abroad was actually my most powerful career window.

I have seen nurses who arrived in the UK and within a few years moved into leadership roles, specialist positions, or new career paths.

And the difference was not luck.

It was mindset and intention.

They didn’t just relocate.

They strategically positioned themselves.

If you are an international nurse in your first year abroad, here is my advice:

Don’t just focus on settling down.

Also focus on growing up professionally.

Because the system may be new, but your potential is not.

And sometimes the biggest mistake is thinking.

“I will start growing later.”

Start now.

~T.N~

No one prepared me for the culture shock of working in the NHS.I had practiced nursing in Nigeria for over a decade befo...
13/03/2026

No one prepared me for the culture shock of working in the NHS.

I had practiced nursing in Nigeria for over a decade before relocating.

I knew my job, patients and have experienced pressure from all angles.

But my first few weeks in the NHS humbled me.

Not because I wasn’t competent.

But because everything was different.

Let me explain.

In Nigeria, nursing can sometimes feel like controlled chaos, part of what you will learn is to improvise, you will learn to make things work even when resources are limited..this was my biggest frustration.

But in the NHS?

Everything is protocol, documentation, escalation pathways, and systems and all items needed to care for your patients dey brekete. Bed sheets? Always immaculate white. Na this one burst my brain.

My first culture shock was documentation.

The amount of documentation shocked me.

Back home, we document oo, don’t get me wrong.

But here, documentation is practically a second shift, every observation, medication, escalation, conversations, you must write it down.

Then came another shock.

Patient autonomy, Kai! You see this one? Hmmm!

In Nigeria, patients often rely heavily on nurses and doctors to make decisions.

In the NHS, patients are deeply involved in their care, you will explain, discuss deeply and even negotiate.

Sometimes a patient will say..

“I don’t want that treatment.”

And you must respect it.

Same back home..but, it’s a different kind of flex here, you don’t force it.

Then there was something else nobody talks about.

Silence in the staff room, when I first came. The silence in the staff room hit me, until I began having work buddies.

In Nigeria, canteen is always alive, whether you are new or not..gist dey always dey.

In my first NHS break room…

Everyone sat quietly with their tea.

I thought:

“Did I do something wrong?”

Then I realised…

This is just a different culture.

And finally…

The loneliness.

Relocating as a nurse is not just a career move.

It’s an emotional journey.

Many international nurses say the transition can be challenging because of differences in culture, food, and work environment when they first arrive in the UK. 

But here’s the truth.

That culture shock didn’t break me.

It stretched me.

Today I can confidently say that working in two healthcare systems has made me a better nurse.

And if you are an international nurse currently struggling to adjust.

Let me tell you something.

You are not incompetent..trust me, you will feel incompetent for a long time😃

You are simply learning a new system.

And that takes time.

I move from being agbado in the corridors of Naija Teaching hospitals to a novice in the NHS corridors to now becoming a competent nurse in the system.

This things takes time.

It’s been a journey.

And I’m proud of how far I’ve come, you should be proud of your work at this stage too.

If you’re an international nurse in the UK, tell me..

What was your biggest culture shock when you started working in the NHS?
.and if you are a new nurse in Nigeria, tell me, what is different in what was taught in classrooms and practice area?

~T.N~ (13/3/2026)

10/03/2026

This was me last night.

One more night to go🫣🫣


End of discussion!No need arguing anymore.
08/03/2026

End of discussion!

No need arguing anymore.

Top Healthtech Events in 2026If you thought 2025 was a strong year for healthtech events, 2026 is shaping up to be even ...
08/03/2026

Top Healthtech Events in 2026

If you thought 2025 was a strong year for healthtech events, 2026 is shaping up to be even better!

For me, events are so much more than just content. They are an incredible opportunity to build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and be part of a supportive community of innovators and enthusiasts.

With this in mind, here is my list of recommended global healthtech events for 2026.

Feel free to suggest additional healthtech event recommendations below. All event links in the comments.

🗓️

JANUARY
🔵 Radical Health, Helsinki | 19-21
🔵 Festival of Genomics & Biodata, London | 28-29
🔵 Royal Society of Medicine Digital Health Series, London | Multiple
🔵 Health & Tech Collective | Multiple

FEBRUARY
🔵 Health Service Journal Summit, Chester | 5-6
🔵 WHX Dubai | 9-12
🔵 MedTech World Dubai | 11-13
🔵 Digital Health & Care Scotland | 10-11
🔵 HETT Show Leaders’ Summit | 12
🔵 ViVE, Nashville | 22-25
🔵 Convenzis Group The NHS Cybersecurity Conference, London | 25
🔵 Radiology AI Summit, London | 24-26
🔵 RSM Innovation in Women’s health, London | 27

MARCH
🔵 health.tech | global summit, Basel | 3-5
🔵 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, Las Vegas | 9-12
🔵 Digital Health Rewired, Birmingham | 24-25
🔵 Healthcare Partnership Network (HPN), North, Manchester | 26-27

APRIL
🔵 Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi | 7-9
🔵 Health 2.0, US | 7-9
🔵 LEAP, Riyadh | 13-16
🔵 WIRED Health, London | 16
🔵 HSJ Provider Summit, Birmingham | 16-17
🔵 DMEA Best of Digital Health, Berlin | 21-23
🔵 LSX World Congress, London | 25-26

MAY
🔵 GITEX FUTURE HEALTH Africa, Morocco | 4-6
🔵 HIMSS Europe, Copenhagen | 19-21
🔵 Reuters Digital Health, Chicago | 20-21
🔵 Digital Health World Congress, London | 26-27

JUNE
🔵 NHS Confed Expo, Manchester | 10-11
🔵 eHealth, Canada | 14-16
🔵 HLTH Europe, Amsterdam | 15-18

JULY
🔵 Digital Health Summer Schools, Nottingham | 16-17

SEPTEMBER
🔵 WHX Tech, Dubai | 14-16
🔵 Beckers Healthcare Health IT, Boston | 14-17
🔵 LSX Word Congress, Boston | 16-17
🔵 World Medical Innovation Forum, Boston | 22-23
🔵 Bitz & Pretzels, Munich | 28-30
🔵 HETT Show, London | 29-30
🔵 CogX AI Summit, London | TBC
🔵 💊THE FIX Healthtech Festival | TBC

OCTOBER
🔵 Sifted Summit | 8-9
🔵 Rock Health Summit, US | 14
🔵 HPN South, London | 16-17
🔵 Global Health Exhibition - ملتقى الصحة العالمي, Riyadh | 26-29

NOVEMBER
🔵 AI in Health Summit by Economist Impact events, London | 4
🔵 MedTech World, Malta | 11-13
🔵 HLTH USA, Las Vegas | 15-18
🔵 Medica, Dusseldorf | 16-19
🔵 RSNA Annual Meeting, Chicago | 29 Nov - 3 Dec
🔵 Future Health at BMJ Group, London | TBC
🔵 WellFounded Leaders in Health Summit, London | TBC
🔵 NextMed Health, San Diego | TBC
🔵 ZIMAM Digital Health Forum, Dubai | TBC

DECEMBER
🔵 Health Tech Forward, Barcelona | 2-3
🔵 GIANT Health Event, London | 7-8
🔵 Healthtech Europe HXPO, Milan | TBC



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