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Career advice
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Life doesn’t always go to plan – if you’ve missed out on a job or course and motivation is
Why become a ward manager – and how does the pay compare?
The leadership and communication skills nurses need for the role and the impact ward manag
How we became clinical nurse specialists – and what it takes
Tips and advice from four nurses on career pathways into clinical nurse specialist roles,
I’ve been Datixed: could it harm my career?
With incident reporting often being ignored or misused, we look at the potential impact of
Job applications: how to write a strong supporting statement
Tips for nurses on writing a strong supporting statement, with advice on how to showcase y
Should you have a five-year career plan?
Why it pays to plan, nurses’ tips on using networking, mentors and social media to reach y
Help for overseas nurses struggling to get on the register
A new pathway has helped hundreds of internationally educated nurses who narrowly failed t
How to find a mentor who can meet your needs
Nurses should seek a mentor with relevant experience and a compatible personality who can
Going for a job interview? How to overcome nerves and arrive prepared
Nurses handle challenges at work every day, but interviewing for a new role may still prom
Challenging discrimination: creating safe spaces for nurses and patients
How effective, supportive nurse leadership leads to better care and staff retention, with
I’m newly qualified and autistic – here’s how I navigate the challenges of my role
Tips on supporting autistic nurses like me to overcome challenges we may face at work, and
From NHS nurse to lecturer: making the transition to education
Becoming a nurse lecturer is a significant shift away from training in clinical settings.
If you’re feeling stressed, don’t panic – let a revalidation portfolio tool take the strain
A forensic nurse examiner describes their role providing care for people who have experienc
Specialising in an area of nursing can enrich your working life and improve the patient exp
ICU nurses often see patients with mental ill health, yet may feel unable to assess and man
A chief nurse at a London trust explains what the role takes, and how focusing on developin
