Career advice

Feedback from nurse manager: a nurse appears taken aback in a conversation with a manager in a clinical setting

How to use feedback to build your confidence and your career

Even if it’s not positive, it can help you to develop skills and strengths – find out how

Redeployment in nursing: illustration showing a large hand moving small figures of people around a chess board, suggesting redeploying staff in healthcare settings

Redeployment: how can it help with my career development?

Working in a new setting or team can be daunting, but also offers opportunities for growth

Nurse appraisal meeting: two nurses in scrubs sit at a table having a discussion, as in a annual appraisal conversation between a manager and staff member

Your annual appraisal: how to prepare and what to expect

Tips to ensure your appraisal reflects your contributions, plus how it’s linked to pay

Simulated clinical nursing skills training: a nurse practises taking blood on a manikin in a clinical training session

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

Nurse reflecting on an error: a nurse raises her hand in a gesture of explanation during a conversation with a colleague

Making a mistake at work: how to handle it and move on

How to respond, learn from an error and address it when looking for a new job

NMC revalidation for nurses: two nurse colleagues laugh together while having a discussion. A reflective discussion is required for revalidation

Revalidation: how to renew your NMC registration

Make sure you know what is expected and make revalidation part of your ongoing practice

Streamlined handover process: a nurse watches a colleague write a patient’s details up on the board on a hospital ward

Leading change: how to take action, whatever your role or seniority

Improvements at work don’t always require big steps, and anyone can initiate change

Remote working: illustration of a nurse sitting at a desk and working from home, participating in a video conference call

Home-based nursing roles: what are my options?

Advice from those who have made the switch in search of flexibility and work-life balance

Leadership

So you want to be a chief nurse? First-hand advice on becoming a stand-out leader

Three chief nurses share how they overcame obstacles to achieve their career ambitions

Supportive nursing workplace: a woman smiles as she shakes hands with her new employer during an interview

What does a good employer look like? Your workplace checklist

Experts advise on what to look for, from team culture and well-being support to leadership

Moving up to a band 6 nursing role: illustration shows a nurse standing on the band 6 part of a bar chart, in which the bars are steps from band 4 to band 6

Stay at band 5 or move up to band 6? How to decide what’s right for you

Stepping up may mean more pay, but what are the other factors to consider?

Bullying affects nurses’ confidence and can cause some nurses to leave a nursing career

Are you being bullied at work? How not to let it hold you back professionally

One nurse explains how career progression freed them from being bullied and sidelined

How can I juggle studying for a master’s degree with my day job?

The post-grad qualification is often needed for senior roles. Tips on how to achieve it

What to do if a co-worker always thinks they know best

How a disregard for others can affect morale and what ‘narcissistic behaviour’ means

I don’t work in the NHS, so how do I negotiate my own pay deal?

Making the case for a pay rise when you’re outside Agenda for Change 

Day shift only roles – what are my options if I want to ditch nights?

What to consider if you are looking for greater flexibility and work-life balance

Nurse consultant: what does it take to reach this high-level role?

How to plan ahead to gain the skills and experience required

Are you an introverted or shy leader? 10 tips to help you embrace the challenge

How to step out of your comfort zone and develop your leadership skills

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