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Inpatient Unit (IPU) nurses: Sharing the emotional load with patients and their families

Inpatient Unit (IPU) nurses: Sharing the emotional load with patients and their families

Blog posts   •   Aug 20, 2020 14:27 BST

Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, that dedication is unwavering and the our team has adapted and pulled together as never before. Pivotal to the cohesion of the team is Lisa Ball, Staff Nurse in ellenor’s Inpatient Unit (IPU). Here, she reflects on the impact Covid-19 has had on the patients she cares for, their families and her team.