Author Archives: Steph Hassanali

There is only one guarantee in life, and although we may not know when it will come, we will all die one day. Some will consider it morbid to talk about death, so much so that it has almost become a taboo. The taboo subject has increased our fears of dying and maintained the mysteryContinue reading “What it feels like to die.”

Yesterday, I was sat in a waiting room where the TV was showing the Prime ministers’ questions. Mr Johnson said something that immediately drew my attention…” whether they have Alzheimer’s OR dementia” …Incorrect I thought to myself. Alzheimer’s IS dementia. He should have said Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia. Was our Prime ministerContinue reading “Alzheimer’s IS dementia”

During my clinic one day, I recall feeling mildly insulted when an ageing patient was surprised to learn that nurses are required to attend universities for their education. I remember thinking to myself , it was not by sheer luck that I was in my role, it was years of study and learning. Some whileContinue reading “The Journey of Nursing”

The last 18 months have arguably been one of the most historically significant of my generation. I certainly don’t recall any other Pandemics catching us out like COVID-19 has. This disease has made it obvious that our wonderful and pioneering National Health Service (NHS) as brilliant as it is– pride of the British- its notContinue reading “The reality of obesity, and just how misinformed we are.”

As a trained and experienced sexual health nurse/ Cytology sampler (that’s a smear taker if your wondering) I have had a fair share of unusual questions and concerns from those that have come under my care. Most of these questions come from women and are heavily focused on their vaginal discharge. Yes, that’s right- ladiesContinue reading “Exploring the depths of the Vagina and the discharge it produces!”

There comes a point in your nursing career, where you genuinely feel like you have heard it all, and it is no different when it comes to the strategies patients employ, and swear by, to build up their immune system. A spoonful of Turmeric, a daily multivitamin, Vitamin drips, B12 injections at the local salon,Continue reading “How To Build Your Immune System- The Way That Science Supports.”

Listen to the Vegan. Plant based diets have quadrupled in recent years, surely you have not missed the celebrities, sports stars and social media influencers all commending this Vegan way of life. Thanks to Greta Thunberg the importance of the planet’s sustainability has heavily been placed upon everyone’s shoulders; Vegans will tell you that theirContinue reading “Listen to the Vegan.”

I caught myself typing it, but It was too late. The post was published to the cyber community. In one swift action I had erased the hard work and commitment of thousands of my colleagues over years of duty and service. I had called myself “just a nurse”. How shameful! Let me explain… The roleContinue reading ““I am (NOT) just a nurse””