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Innovations that improve patient care and experience: how to make your vision work

Nurses who turned inspired ideas into real-world patient-care improvements share their tip

13 Dec 2023
Midlife financial review: do I need one, and how do I do it?

Tips on ensuring your financial future is secure, plus advice on the NHS pension, and why

23 Nov 2023
Safe staffing: how to report concerns, whatever your role or seniority

Our practical guide explains how and in what circumstances to use ‘red flags’ to raise nur

09 Nov 2023
Job interview tips: how to answer those ‘tricky’ questions

Even experienced nurses can find it difficult to talk confidently about their career achie

02 Nov 2023
I’m a learning disability nurse – what are my career options?

There are many pathways you can take for a varied and rewarding career in learning disabil

27 Oct 2023
CPD: what activities count for revalidation?

Continuing professional development is a requirement for NMC revalidation, but it’s not re

12 Oct 2023
Mental health support: what can well-being advisers bring to your workplace?

Nurses need more support than ever, following the pandemic.

05 Oct 2023
Narrative coaching for nurses and how it can help your career

Creating a narrative can be an invaluable tool in job applications, and enables nurses to

27 Sep 2023
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

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

27 Jul 2023

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

20 Jul 2023

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

12 Jul 2023

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

05 Jul 2023

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

21 Jun 2023

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

15 Jun 2023

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