Su Hickman

Undervalued and overlooked as a nursing associate: why I left the NHS

Without a clear career pathway, others may also feel they’ll be stuck on band 4 forever

25 Jun 2021
Nursing associates in training

I’m proud to be training as a nursing associate – and let me tell you why

Misunderstood role is no mere stepping stone – it has a distinctive place in the nursing team

10 Oct 2019
illustration shows nursing support worker standing between opposing boxing gloves in red and blue

Nursing associates and assistant practitioners: let’s end the needless rivalry

These nurse support roles are similar but different, and deserve equal respect

27 Sep 2019
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Managers using FtP as a weapon: nurses punished for speaking out

Whistleblowers say the fitness to practise process is being weaponised by NHS managers
20 Jan 2025

How do I refresh a clinical skill that I’ve not used in a while? 

Ways to brush up your skills and the pros of refresher courses and supervised practice
22 Jan 2025

NHS misconduct: it’s time the rules for staff and managers aligned

The proposal for a regulating body that holds managers to account is a step forward
21 Jan 2025

Patient notes: record-keeping dos and don’ts for students

Tips to help you overcome concerns and improve your record-keeping
15 Jan 2025

How to manage behaviour that challenges and prevent it happening

Understanding the causes, such as unmet needs, is crucial for effective management
22 May 2024
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