Two years ago, Debi Evans, an NHS ward sister who herself retired in the 1970s, received an email out of the blue: jane deanoffered to send Debi a copy of her book. heal the sick. This book is a must-read for newly trained or future nurses. It shows how, over the decades, nurse training has changed beyond recognition, perhaps not always for the best or in the best interests of patients.
Jane trained as a State Registered Nurse in the 1960s, when nursing was a profession, honor, and dream for many. She became a nationally certified midwife and then retrained as a naturopathic physician.
In this exclusive interview, Jane shares how she began her journey to realize her dream of curing the sick. Her inspiration was a remarkable three-year-old named Andrew Waddington. He suffered a catastrophic brain injury due to medical negligence after a minor surgery went tragically wrong and left his brain starved of oxygen for eight minutes. Her encounter with him led her on a journey of discovery into the countless medical benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
With very limited knowledge and only a handful of hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities in the UK, she decided to open her own facility and began an amazing, difficult and determined journey. I did. It started.
Her unit is now in a purpose-built facility in Middleton, Lancashire, and her organization breath for life is a registered charity. Who will benefit? what advantage What can patients expect? What diseases and conditions does it treat? Jane and her team trustee Give freely of your time and don't charge for expenses, but please donate, especially in times of crisis. The charity is proud to offer its services for a small donation and no one will be turned away. This is a remarkable story, and Jane is a remarkable woman.
And what will nursing look like in 2024? How have things changed over the decades and with what consequences? Are the words 'care' and 'nursing' separated? What does the public expect from nurses today? How can retired nurses support current and future nurses? Nurses holding hands handnot an iPad. Should we abandon machines, medical equipment, and technology and return to one-on-one human contact, uniforms, and loving care? Should we be looking at patients instead of screens? Is it time to go back to basics?
Thanks to UK Column producer Stephanie Sinclaire for facilitating this interview.
