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Biz Care x NBCF: The Importance of Breast Checks

All too often, breast checks are shoved into the “no thanks” basket – much like pap smears and colonoscopies! But all of these examinations are crucial to your health.

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Frontline Fighters: Belinda’s Breast Cancer Battle

Imagine if your job revolved around telling patients the importance of getting regular health checks and then facing the terrifying reality of having your world turned upside down in one of these appointments. This was precisely what happened to Belinda.

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A Nurse’s Guide to Managing Migraines: Migraine Awareness Month

As a nurse, you’re no stranger to hard work and long hours with large amounts of stress. During these shifts, do you often experience pounding headaches?

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Laundry Hacks to Make Your Uniform Last

You spend more time in your uniform than any other item of clothing, so check out these simple laundry hacks to get the most out of your uniforms.

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Foods To Fuel You Before A Long Shift

Healthcare workers are not only caregivers they are our lifesavers, friends, confidants, cheerleaders and they work very long hours. We have compiled a list of some of nature’s best for your lunch box. Snacks to help keep you going for your long shifts and energised for the day.

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5 Ways to Release Stress After a Tough Shift

Stress is a common response to tough events or situations. If you are working in health care, in a potentially high-pressure role, stress may become second-nature. Here are our top 5 tips for releasing stress and unwinding after work.

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Nurse Your Aching Feet

If you work in the medical field, chances are you’re on your feet for extended periods of time. If you don’t invest in proper shoes and care for your feet you could soon suffer, making those long shifts even more painful.

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Lift Like a Nurse

We often refer to our healthcare workers as ‘healthcare heroes’, so it shouldn’t really surprise us the superhuman strength that they often seem to possess during a standard shift.

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Quality Items Every Nurse Needs

Whether you’re on the busy day shift or the loooong nights, there are certain things you need to make your shift pass by without any added speed bumps! From coffee to hand cream, there are a few quality essential items that we know you couldn’t do your shift without!

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Stain Removal for your Scrubs

Some days it might feel like you spend half your life in your scrubs, so it’s only fair that they get A-grade treatment in the wash!

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The Importance of Uniforms in Healthcare

There are many reasons behind the importance of uniforms in healthcare. In this blog, we will delve deeper into what different roles uniforms play within the healthcare industry.

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Four Nurses Share What They Wish They Knew Before Becoming a Nurse

Becoming a nurse starts from the moment it’s a thought in your mind right up until you complete your degree. Once you’ve donned your graduation gown and waved goodbye to that one textbook that gave you grief, it’s time to start working in the real world.

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Tips and Tricks for Those Studying to Become a Nurse or Doctor

Regardless of whether it’s your first or third year of study, here are our top tips and tricks for those studying to become a nurse or doctor.

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Animal Hair Resistant Scrubs

Whether your pet is a serious shedder or leaves the occasional bit of fluff lying around, pet hair is a normal part of living with animals – but also one that can be seriously irritating. Fortunately for Vets, the secret to our hair-resistant scrubs is all in the material we use!

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Endometriosis Awareness Month: Living with Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic illness affecting women and girls around the world. While the exact cause is unknown, many people struggle to manage living with endometriosis.

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Time Management Tips for Nurses

Working as a nurse is one of the most reactive jobs you can have. You could be having a relaxed night when suddenly, everything goes from 0 to 100 in the blink of an eye.

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How to Maintain Your Personal Style While at Work

Your personal style plays a big part in making you who you are. Many of us communicate our personality and identity through what we wear and how we present ourselves.

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Your Guide to Self-care as a Healthcare Professional

There is no doubt that self-care is often a neglected activity in a healthcare professional's life. Careers within the nursing and healthcare industry are often physically and mentally demanding, which can leave you feeling drained and exhausted.

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Why Personal Presentation in the Beauty Industry Matters

Personal presentation in the beauty industry is crucial for salon staff. Whether it’s at a hairdresser, spa, wellness centre or elsewhere, people come to salons to look good and feel their best.

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Dealing With Difficult Patients

All jobs that deal with people have their fair share of difficult customers. From retail to hospitality and everything in between.

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How to Maintain Team Morale in the Medical Industry

Working in the medical industry is tough. From long shifts, physical labour, and overtime, it’s easy for those on the frontline to burn out. Maintaining team morale in the medical industry is crucial.

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Profession Highlight: Paediatric Nurse

Becoming a nurse opens the door to some fantastic opportunities and pathways to finding your dream career. As you work your way through the nursing industry, you may find different branches of nursing that you would like to explore – such as becoming a paediatric nurse.

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Top 15 Nursing Podcasts to Listen To

Podcasts became increasingly popular during the pandemic. From true crime to comedic takes on the news, there was something for everyone.

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Biz Care x NBCF: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is a beautiful month. Spring has well and truly sprung, and the days are longer and warmer. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Working as a Nurse While Pregnant: What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Finding out that you’re pregnant is a time full of emotions. From happiness to stress, no doubt you’ll find yourself feeling overwhelmed. For healthcare workers, thoughts may then jump to work and how you’ll manage your job during pregnancy.