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A nurse points to a folder while talking to a junior colleague
Early career nurses: are you getting the support you need at work?
Preceptorship can help bridge the gap between training and work. Find out what’s involved
10 Dec 2025
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A women's toilet sign with the word 'female'
Trans changing room row: what does it mean for your workplace?
Tribunals have created challenges for NHS and other healthcare providers
01 Dec 2025
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NHS league tables: illustration of five hospital buildings colour coded and rated with the words excellent, good, average, poor and bad written underneath
What is it like to work at a top-performing trust in the new NHS league tables?
We look at what defines high and low performance, and what it means for staff on wards
18 Nov 2025
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A plaque on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) headquarters building
The NMC: what is it and what does it do for nursing professionals?
How it operates, where the registration fee goes and how it is addressing recent criticism
05 Nov 2025
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Registration fee rise for nurses: illustration of a nurse standing next to a pile of giant coins
Where does your annual NMC registration fee go?
With a fee rise proposed, we look at how the NMC spends your money and why it wants more
29 Oct 2025
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Reflective discussion: a senior nurse sits having a discussion with another nurse
Revalidation essentials: how do the reflective discussion and confirmation work?
What you need to know about the two final steps before submitting your application
09 Oct 2025
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Test centre fraud: someone completing an online test on a laptop
Nigerian test centre fraud: NMC findings and the implications two years on
Those refused entry after investigation, and the criticisms of the regulator’s approach
15 Sep 2025
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Social care placement: a nurse cares for a care home resident in a wheelchair as they converse in the outdoor area of the facility
Social care placement: why every nursing student should try it
The sector has long been overlooked as a placement option, but that could be set to change
03 Sep 2025
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A nurse using the RCNi online portfolio to record activities to meet Nursing and Midwifery Council revalidation requirements
Revalidation essentials: how to record your practice hours
A guide to logging hours and what to do if you’re struggling to meet the requirement
14 Aug 2025
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Thinking of leaving the NHS? What to consider before you follow the exit sign
Can you afford to quit the NHS? What to consider if you’re tempted to leave
Can jobs outside the health service match the benefits of the NHS? We look at pros and cons
30 Jul 2025
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NMC fitness to practise process: panel of men and women in business suits sit in a row looking grave as they face unseen person
Surge in strike-offs: why there’s more to the sharp rise than meets the eye
We look at the complex factors behind an apparent surge in nurses losing registration
08 Jul 2025
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Electronic patient records: a nurse using an electronic pad in a clinical setting
Electronic record keeping – is your team making the most of it?
Electronic patient records can save time and improve productivity
07 Jul 2025
Advanced practice: what will NMC regulation mean for nurses?
Up to 50,000 nurses could come under the scope of its new principles
04 Jul 2025
Revalidation: how to complete your reflective accounts

What you can use for the reflective elements of revalidation and how to record them

03 Jul 2025
Expenses on clinical placement: what you’re entitled to and how to claim
Your guide to reimbursement for extra commuting and temporary accommodation
12 Jun 2025
Participatory CPD: what can I use to meet my revalidation hours?
Interactive learning opportunities come in many guises – find out how to make them count
05 Jun 2025
Stay at band 6 or move up to band 7? How to make the decision that’s right for you
Competition for band 7 roles can be intense – consider the pros, cons and skills needed
15 May 2025
Moving from band 5 to band 6: what’s the best way to progress quickly?
We look at the keys to transition, including support and skills development
30 Apr 2025