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What is a Freedom to Speak Up guardian and how do I become one?

Freedom to Speak Up guardians provide support for nurses and other clinicians who raise co

14 Sep 2023
I’m new to the role of practice supervisor for students – what do I need to know?

Being a practice supervisor for nursing students on clinical placement is a role for all r

16 Aug 2023
What is imposter syndrome – and what can you do about it?

Imposter feelings can erode self-confidence and increase the likelihood of burnout, but th

09 Aug 2023
How to be a high-earner: tips on reaching the height of your earning powers

Advice on reaching your full earning potential, whether by aspiring to senior leadership r

03 Aug 2023
What to do when your new job is not the right fit

If a role doesn’t live up to your expectations, should you walk away?

27 Jul 2023
Band 6 role interviews: what questions should you expect?

Nurses applying for band 6 roles must demonstrate their ability to lead and manage people

20 Jul 2023
From clinical practice to nurse academia: my first six months in a new role

Tips on making the transition from clinical practice to nurse academia, including how to g

12 Jul 2023
How to survive your first year as a newly registered nurse

The transition from student to nurse can be overwhelming but support and mentoring can ens

05 Jul 2023
What if I don’t want promotion? How to make the most of your band 5 role

Not all band 5 nurses are seeking promotion – some embrace the benefits of these roles, su

21 Jun 2023
Legacy mentors: how late-career nurses are boosting retention

The role is shown to boost retention of newly qualified nurses while re-energising highly

15 Jun 2023
Agency nursing: what you need to know before you start out

Working as an agency nurse can offer shift flexibility and better pay.

01 Jun 2023
I want to work in Australia – what are my options and what do I need to do?

If you are considering career options outside the UK, read our guide to getting a nursing

25 May 2023

Thinking of leaving the nursing profession?

17 May 2023

Diverse range of nurse employers and care providers offer equally wide-ranging opportunitie

11 May 2023

PNAs offer clinical, professional and well-being support to colleagues, and with new educat

04 May 2023

These senior posts require significant experience and proven leadership.

26 Apr 2023

Physical and mental ill health often go hand in hand, which is why nurses qualified in both

13 Apr 2023

When nurses plan to leave their post, exit interviews can help inform retention strategies,

29 Mar 2023

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